New
collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
08/04/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
940
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313
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4,219
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The purpose of this study, "Estimating
Recreation Value and Recreation National Economic Development
Benefits for Federal Shore Protection Projects: An Application of
Travel Cost and Stated Preference Methods," is to employ necessary
methods of welfare economics for analyzing the net economic value
of beach re-nourishment. This study will produce empirical
estimates of economic value of beach replenishment, focusing on
recreation value, how recreation value varies with programmatic
attributes, and economic impacts stemming from changes in
recreation and recreation value. This study will employ
utility-theoretic micro-econometric models with revealed and stated
preference data, and focus on San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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.