This new information collection will
provide attitude, value, and use information from southeast Alaska
residents to assist Forest Service identify public concerns with
management of the Tongass National Forest. The need for
scientifically valid information in this topical area was
identified in the recently completed Tongass Land Management Plan.
Information collected will be used to inform day to day management
decisions, review plan implementation, and to develop the future
direction for this national forest.
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.