This is a national household survey designed to assess the knowledge, opinions, and behaviors of a representative sample of the American public related to the National Park System. Five basic areas of inquiry will be addressed: 1) barriers that inhibit visits to National Park System units; 2) patterns of visitation that characterize experience with National Park System units; 3) the relative importance of National Park System units as preferred leisure travel destinations; 4) opinions about emerging natural resource issues; and 5) public awareness of ways to support national parks.
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.