This request is for a new information
collection request relating to Ocean Guardian Schools. The Monterey
Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) in National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS),
Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) proposes to collect
information from parents about the attitudes and preferences and
economic value they receive from having their child be involved
with an Ocean Guardian School. These schools receive funding from
the NOAA Office of Education and the Office of National Marine
Sanctuaries.
US Code:
16
USC 1431 Name of Law: National Marine Sanctuaries Act
US Code: 42
USC 4321 Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act
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.