This is a request for the Human
Dimensions Research Program to initiate a survey to support
development of a management plan for the Marianas Trench Marine
National Monument. Since the Monument has been established and
management planning is beginning, there is a need for research to
define Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (CNMI) and Guam
residents' management preferences and perceptions of effects so
this information is available to managers as they develop and begin
to implement the plan.
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.