THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IS DESIGNED TO
PROVIDE FAST, LOW-COST INFORMATION COLLECTION CONCERNING THE
EFFECTS OF EARTHQUAKE-RELATED TSUNAMIS OVER WIDE GEOGRAPHIC AREA.
DATA COLLECTED ARE USED FOR MAPPING THE EXTENT AND TYPE OF TSUNAMI
DAMAGE, AS INPUT TO BUILDING CODES, AND FOR EARTHQUAKE RESEARCH.
PRIMARY RESPONDENTS ARE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERA EMPLOYEES
(INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS ARE NOT QUERRIED DIRECTLY).
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.