The agency is
reminded that changes to burden estimates should be submitted as an
extension to an existing package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2014
4,109
0
4,266
10,273
0
10,665
0
0
0
The information to be collected is
necessary to comply with Forest Service regulations and to ensure
the protection of National Forest System lands during the disposal
of mineral materials.
The agency separated out the
operating plan from the annual production report and each is shown
as separate responses as opposed to aggregating themwith the
application resulting in an increase of 7,460 responses. In
addition, after consultation with respondents the per response time
to prepare the annual production report was increased, inceasing
the burden by 460 hours.
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.