The purpose of the Youth Conservation
Corps (YCC) is to further the development and maintenance of the
natural resources of the United States by American Youth, and in
doing so, prepare the young people of this country for the ultimate
responsibility of maintaining and managing these resources. Three
objectives are: 1) Accomplish conservation work on the land; 2)
provide gainful employment for 15 through 18-year old males and
females from all social, economic, ethnic, and racial
classifications, and 3) develop an understanding and appreciation
in participating youth for the Nation's natural environment and
heritage.
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.