PL 83-566 AUTHORIZES THE SECRETARY OF
AGRICULTURE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL
ORGANIZATIONS IN PLANNING AND CARRYI OUT WATERSHED PROJECTS.
SECTION 3 OF THE LAW REQUIRES THE SECRETARY T DETERMINE WHETHER
BENEFITS EXCEED ANTICIPATED COSTS OF THE PROJECT. THIS
DETERMINATION MUST BE PROJECT SPECIFIC AND THEREFORE INFORMATION
PERTINENT TO THE LOCAL AREA COLLECTED FROM OCCUPANTS OF THE
EFFECTED AREA.
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.