Information collected responds to statutory requirements that Federal agencies (1) issue permits to qualified individuals and institutions desiring to excavate or remove archeological resources from public or Indian lands and (2) specify terms and conditions in permits. The information collected is reported to Congress and is used for land management purposes. The obligation to respond is required to obtain a benefit.
US Code:
16 USC 470cc
Name of Law: The Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979
US Code:
16 USC 432
Name of Law: The Antiquities Act of 1906
US Code:
16 USC 470ee, ff, gg
Name of Law: The Antiquities Act of 1906
US Code:
16 USC 431
Name of Law: The Antiquities Act of 1906
US Code:
16 USC 469a
Name of Law: The Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974
US Code:
16 USC 470
Name of Law: The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
US Code:
42 USC 4321-4327
Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
US Code:
16 USC 470ll
Name of Law: The Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979
We are reporting 3,200 responses totaling 4,800 burden hours for this information collection. This increase of 1,100 responses and 3,050 burden hours is a adjustment in our estimates based on our experience over the past 3 years.
$363,860
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Leonard Stowe 202 354-1924
No
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.