This ICR is
approved for pre-test only. NOAA must demonstrate the adequacy of
their proposed methodology for a full-scale survey that would have
policy uses.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2006
05/31/2006
200
0
0
100
0
0
0
0
0
This is a national survey using an
internet panel. The survey is designed to yield information that
can be used to estimate nonuse or passive economic values for
Hawaii's coral reef ecosystems. The survey addresses the public's
preferences and economic values for the use of no-take areas as a
management tool and the public's preferences and economic values
for restoring damaged coral reefs. A large scale pre-test of the
survey (200 survey responses) will first be conducted. After
evaluation of the pre-test and OMB Approval, the main survey will
be conducted on a national sample of approximately 2000
.........
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.