The collected information is necessary
to ensure that National Forest System timber is sold at not less
than appraised value, that bidders meet specific criteria when
submitting a bid, and that anti-trust violations do not occur
during the bidding process.
US Code:
16
USC 620 Name of Law: Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage
Relief Act of 1990
US Code: 16
USC 472a Name of Law: National Forest Management Act
PL:
Pub.L. 108 - 7 347 Name of Law: 2003 Consolidated
Appropriations Resolution
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 103 31001-31002 Name of Law: Dept Collection
Improvement Act
The substanial increase in
burden is due to respondents spending more time reviewing sales in
these difficult economic times prior to preparing their bids.
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.