A strategic plan has been developed
for the national Local Technical Assistance Program. The plan calls
for increasing usage of the program to 75 percent of local and
tribal government that have transportation responsibilities by
2002. Baseline data are needed to measure progress toward that
goal. Information will be collected in a brief mail survey of a
sample of local and tribal governments to determine their usage of
and satisfaction with the program.
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.