Predecisional objection process for hazardous fuel reduction projects authorized by the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003.

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
supporting_statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-12-21
36cfr217.doc Supplementary Document	2007-05-23
APA_1993.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-05-21
HFRA_12032003.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-05-21
36CFR219.doc Supplementary Document	2007-05-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3285	Predecisional objection process for hazardous fuel reduction projects authorized by the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003.	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0596-0172	ICR Reference No: 200705-0596-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200406-0596-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Predecisional objection process for hazardous fuel reduction projects authorized by the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003.
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/28/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/27/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2007
Responses	121	0	121
Time Burden (Hours)	968	0	968
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information required by Section 105 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 is the minimum necessary for an individual or organization to object to an unauthorized hazardous fuel reduction project on Forest Service land. An objector must provide, in writing, their name, mailing address, and telephone number (if available); the name of the project for which they are filing an objection, as well as the name and title of the responsible official and the Forest Service unit on which the proposed project will be implemented; and the specific changes in the authorized project they seek, as well as the rationale for those changes. The reviewing officer must review the objection(s) and relevant information and then respond to the objector(s) in writing. No forms are associated with this information collection. Information is collected from individuals or organizations voluntarily participating in the administrative review (objections) process for hazardous fuels reduction projects. Individuals include, but are not limited to, local, state, tribal governments, individuals or non-profit organizations, and businesses that have an interest in projects on National Forest System lands.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 108 - 148 105 Name of Law: Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003
   PL: Pub.L. 102 - 381 322 Name of Law: Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act of Fiscal Year 1993
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 9725	03/05/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 123	06/27/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Predecisional objection process for hazardous fuel reduction projects authorized by the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003.

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	121	121	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	968	968	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $542,598

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/27/2007

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