This information collection will
provide important assistance to the NOAA Damage Assessment Center
(DAC) in performing Natural Resource Damage (NRD) assessments. In
the course of assessing economic losses due to oil or chemical
spills, DAC frequently employs econometric models of recreational
activity. The Ohio Angler Survey will provide an estimate of an
economic input essential to these models, by taking advantage of a
situation unique to the Ohio State Park system. The respondents
will be licensed Ohio anglers.
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.