THE STUDY IS NEEDED TO PROVIDE
OTHERWISE UNAVAILABLE BASIC MEASURES OF THE WELL-BEING OF RURAL
POPULATIONS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED BY OCS DEVELOPMENT. INFORMATION
WILL BE USED TO PREPARE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS AND TO
FULFILL MONITORING RESPONSIBILITIES. RESPONDENTS ARE RESIDENTS IN
RURAL ALASKA POTENTIALLY AFFECTED BY OCS LEASING.
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.