THE INFORMATION IS NEEDED FROM
APPLICANTS FOR COST-SHARE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE STEWARDSHIP
INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY, PAYMENT PROCEDURES, AND
TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE APPROVED PRACTICE(S) TO BE INSTALLED.
RESPONDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE NONINDUSTRIAL PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AS
DEFINED IN PUBLIC LAW 101-624, TITLE XII, SECTION 1216. INFORMATION
IS NECESSARY TO MEET PROGRAM OBJECTIVES.
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.