USDA NEEDS INFORMATION FROM THIS
SURVEY TO INFORM THE SECRETARY AND CONGRESS ON THE WATER QUALITY
BENEFITS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE EXPERIMENTAL RURAL CLEAN WATER
PROGRAM. THE INFORMATION IS USED BY ERS FOR USE IN EVALUATING THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROGRAM. INDIVIDUALS WHO ENGAGE IN WATER BASED
RECREATION ARE THE RESPONDENTS.
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.