In addition to
addressing the comments provided by the public, TVA should include
the following in its final ICR submission: (1) A description in the
supporting statemetn of how the number of respondents was
determined, adn what infomration/method was used to determine the
annualized cost per applicant. (2) A calculation of average burden
using application completion times of individuals other than TVA
employees (who are likely to be more familiar with the forms than
the average applicant). (3) An explanation of hte method used to
determine the annualized cost to the Federal Governmetn. Finally,
TVA shall consider the merits of including the question that
requires applicants to "list the names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of adjoining property owners, lessees, etc., whose
properties also join the waterway."
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2002
01/31/2004
05/31/2002
2,600
0
2,600
3,900
0
0
0
0
0
Section 26a of the TVA Act of 1933, as
amended, requires that TVA review and approve plans or the
construction, operation, and maintenance of any dam, appurtenant
structure or other obstructio affecting navigation, flood control,
or public lands. The information is used to assess the impact of
proposed construction on statutory TVA programs and regulatory
requirements.
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.