This study is being conducted to
assess the positive and negative social consequences of various
potential deer management alternatives in Cuyahoga Valley National
Recreation Area. This information will be used to help the staff at
CVNRA develop a deer management strategy that considers public
desires and concerns relating to management of the CVNRA.
Information will be collected from a total of 600 adult residents
(18 years of age or older) living within a nine county area in
northeastern Ohio near CVNRA.
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.