The National Wildlife Refuge System
Improvement Act of 1997 requires that all refuges will be managed
in accordance with an approved Comprehensive Conservation Plan
(CCP). An underlying component of these plans is a strong
scientific foundation for establishment for refuge objectives,
implementation of management actions, and quantitative monitoring
of progress towards these objectives. Few studies have been
conducted that evaluate public knowledge, perception, or economic
value associated with National Wildlife Refuges. Information about
the existing community, economic, and public relations status is a
precursor to many of
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.