FOREST CONSERVATION, FOREST
MANAGEMENT, STEWARDSHIP, INCENTIVE PROGRA THIS STUDY PROVIDES
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR FULFILLMENT OF SECTION 3 OF THE RESOURCES
PLANNING ACT. THIS DATA IS NEEDED TO EVALUATE HOW FUNDS WILL BE
EXPENDED UNDER THE STEWARDSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM (SIP) AND
DISTRIBUTED TO STATES FOR THE FOREST STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM (FSP). THE
8 MILLION PRIVATE FORESTLAND OWNERS IN THE NATION ARE MANY
MOTIVATIONS.
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.