Respondents are Native American Tribes
or individuals who desire to acquire real property in trust status
in a defined area. No specific form is used but respondents supply
data and information so that the Secretary may make an evaluation
and determination in accordance with established Federal factors,
rules and policies. This collection is tied to the revised rule
which provides applicants the ability to develop Tribal Land
Acquisition Areas.
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.