The US Institute for Environmental
Conflict Resolution plans to collect information in an application
form to be submitted by regional, state and local government
entities and non-governmen- tal organizations for the purpose of
evaluating requests fir Institute support for specific conflict
resolution projects. Through the ECR Participation Program, the
Institute will provide neutral facilitation and convening services,
and related partici- pation support, for the initiation of
agreement-focused environmental conflict resolution processes for
environmental and natural resources disputes involving federal
agencies or interest
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.