In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2019
364
0
260
30
0
21
0
0
0
The information collection is
voluntary and submitted by the public as an application to
participate as a Ride-along with a USDA-Forest Service law
enforcement officer or agent.
The number of respondents
increased from 130 in FY 2016 to 182 in FY 2019, the number of
responses increased from 260 to 364 and the burden hours from 21 to
30, because of an increase in the number of individuals
participating in the Ride-Along program.
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.