Prior to
submitting this ICR to OMB for an extension in December 2003, the
Bureau of Reclamation will discuss with USDA ways to minimize the
burden of information collections regarding farm acreage. The
Bureau will report to OMB the outcome of these discussions, and
revise this ICR as appropriate.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2003
12/31/2003
12/31/2001
345
0
345
13,800
0
13,800
235,000
0
235,000
These forms are to be used by water
district offices to summarize individual landholder and farm
operator certification and reporting forms as required by the
Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (Title II of Public Law 97-293), and
regulations 43 CFR Part 426 and 43 CFR Part 428
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.