This collection
is approved with the understanding that all 8- and 10-point scales
in these surveys will be changed to 5-point scales and revised
copies of the surveys will be submitted to OMB for inclusion in the
docket.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2001
11/30/2001
1,600
0
0
267
0
0
0
0
0
The series of surveys are needed to
ensure that technical assistance activities, technology transfer
activities, and technical forums are useful for those who
participate or receive the assistance. Specifically,
representatives from State and tribal regulation and reclamation
authorities; representatives of industry, environmental, or citizen
groups; or the public are the recipients of the assistance or
participants in these forums.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.