An information collection that requires an annual and/or emergency call for information to determine BOEM's future resource allocations, conduct environmental analysis, and develop noncompetitive negotiated agreements pertaining to sand, gravel, and shell coastal restoration or beach nourishment projects.
With this renewal, we are requesting a total of 200 burden hours. This represents a net adjustment increase of 5 hours for changing the number of possibly affected entities and a program increase of 100 hours for adding the provision for an emergency call for information. Hurricane Sandy demonstrated BOEM's need for accurate and timely information following a natural disaster declaration. There are no non-hour cost burdens.
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.