This information collection is
designed to provide the Forest Service Southwestern Region with
information and analytical results related to attitudes, beliefs,
values, objectives, and preferences of user groups and the general
public related to national forest/grassland use and management. The
information and analytical results will assist and support the
Forest Plan revision process under the 2005 NFMA Planning Rule, as
published in the Federal Register, Vol. 70, pp. 1023-1061 on
1/5/2005.
US Code:
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USC 1600 Name of Law: National Forest Management Act of 1976,
as amended
US Code:
42 USC 4321-4347 Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969, as amended
New collection. This
information collection is designed to provide the Forest Service
Southwestern Region with information and analytical results related
to attitudes, beliefs, values, objectives, and preferences of user
groups and the general public related to national forest/grassland
use and management. The information and analytical results will
assist and support the Forest Plan revision process under the 2005
NFMA Planning Rule, as published in the Federal Register, Vol. 70,
pp. 1023-1061 on 1/5/2005.
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.
Supplemental_Statement_Part_A.doc
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2005 NFMA Planning Rule.pdf
Region-Wide Survey