All questions
with respect to Race and Ethnicity must comply with OMB
Standards.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2008
07/31/2008
330
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143
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The objective of the pretest is to
test a survey instrument that will be used to collect data for
measuring the preferences, and economic values, that U.S. residents
have for protecting Steller sea lions, a listed species under the
Endangered Species Act. These preferences are currently not know,
but are needed to improve Steller sea lion management decisions.
The pretest consists of conducting a small-scale mail survey of
U.S. households that will collect information needed to evaluate
the survey instrument and implementation plan.
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.