This study will survey the potential
impacts of OCS activities on bowhead whale hunting activities in
the Beaufort Sea. There groups will be interviewed to gather
pertinent information: Native Alaskan households, whaling captains,
and high school seniors and juniors. MMS and the Secretary of the
Interior will use the information gathered to make informed leasing
and de- velopment decisions about the Beaufort Sea. The information
will be used in environmental impact statements, environmental
assessments, and 5-year plans.
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.