THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE IS
AUTHORIZED UNDER PL 94-588, NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1976,
TO SELL TREES, PORTIONS OF TREES, OR FOREST PRODUCTS FROM THE
NATIONAL FOREST AT "NOT LESS THAN APPRAISED VALUE." FORM IS USED TO
COLLECT COST AND PRICE DATA FROM PURCHASERS OF NATIONAL FOREST
SYSTEM TIMBER.
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.