The information collected is used to assess the impact of proposed projects across, along, or in the Tennessee River or any of its tributaries on the statutory TVA programs and to determine if the project can be approved.
This number reflects an anticipated increase in applicants based on a change in the respondent pool to include persons who wish to maintain (mow, etc.) TVA land that is adjacent to their property (as described in number 15 below). However, it also reflects a downward trend in recent years of 26a applications received by TVA as less land is available for development and use on the TVA reservoirs (i.e., most people already have applied for and received approval for their docks, etc.).
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.