THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE USES THE
PUBLIC GATHERING PERMIT TO AUTHORIZ DEMONSTRATIONS AND SPECIAL
EVENTS IN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION PARKS AND TO GRANT WAIVERS OF
NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS ON DEMONSTRATIONS ON THE WHITE HOUSE SIDEWALK
AND IN LAFAYETTE PARK. PERMITS ARE ISSUED TO INDIVIDUALS AND
GROUPS. INFORMATION IS NECESSARY TO ALLOCATE RESOURCES, AND TO PLAN
FOR AND EVALUATE POTENTIAL EFFECTS ON THE PARKS
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.