In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a period of three years. Upon implementation of the combined BLM and FS form, the agency should submit a Change worksheet including the form and requesting a reduction in the burden associated with the collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2005
03/31/2005
03/31/2002
27,750
0
873,750
41,366
0
41,366
0
0
0
The collected information is necessary to ensure that applicants meet the requirements of the forest products removal program that permittees obtaining free use of forest products qualify for the program, that applicants purchasing permits non-competitively to harvest forest products do not exceed the authorized limit in an fiscal year, and that the permittee can be identified in the field by Forest Service compliance personnel.
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.