ANAYLSES TO DATE HAVE ADDRESSED
HABITAT LOSSES OR GAINS RESULTING FROM THE TVA COLUMBIA PROJECT.
UPDATED AND MORE EXTENSIVE QUANTITATIVE DATA REGARDING PUBLIC USE
IS NEEDED TO ASSESS DEMAND FOR HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, AND
OTHER NONCONSUMPTIVE USES. INFORMATION COLLECTED ON TYPE AND EXTENT
OF USER PRESSURE WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP FUTURE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIES BASED UPON DEMAND FOR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES AND TO
EVALUATE THE RESULTS OF HABITAT IMPROVEMENT
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.