The series of surveys are needed to
ensure that technical assistance activities, technology transfer
activities and technical forums are useful for those who
participate or receive the assistance. Specifically, representates
from State and Tribal regulatory and reclamation authorities of
industry, envi- ronmental or citizen groups, or the public, are the
receipients of the assistance or participants in these forums.
These surveys will be the primary means through which OSM evaluates
its performance in meeting the performance goals outlines in its
annual plans developed pursuant to the Government
Performance...
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.