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OMB Control No:
1018-0140
ICR Reference No:
202108-1018-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202103-1018-004
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/FWS
Agency Tracking No:
RIN 1018-BF09
Title:
Hunting and Fishing Application Forms and Activity Reports for National Wildlife Refuges and National Fish Hatcheries (50 CFR parts 32 and 71)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
08/31/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/10/2021
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2023
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2023
Responses
1,630,403
0
1,606,072
Time Burden (Hours)
264,847
0
260,884
Cost Burden (Dollars)
87,278
0
85,964
Abstract:
The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), as amended (Administration Act), and the Refuge Recreation Act of 1962 (16 U.S.C. 460k-460k-4) (Recreation Act) govern the administration and public uses of national wildlife refuges and wetland management districts. The Administration Act closes NWRs in all States except Alaska to all uses until opened. The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) may open refuge areas to any use, including hunting and/or sport fishing, upon a determination that the use is compatible with the purposes of the refuge and National Wildlife Refuge System mission. We collect information on hunters and anglers and their success in order to administer and evaluate hunting and fishing programs. Because of high demand and limited resources, we often provide hunt opportunities by lottery, based on dates, locations, or type of hunt. We collect information on the prospective hunter, on the preferred dates and locations, and on the type of hunt. We also require labeling of hunting/fishing equipment, require certain notifications be made to refuge staff, and collect information at the end of hunting and/or fishing experiences to help determine resource impacts and quality of experience.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 668dd-668ee
Name of Law: National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966
US Code:
16 USC 460k-460k-4
Name of Law: Refuge Recreation Act of 1962
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1018-BF09
Final or interim final rulemaking
86 FR 48822
08/31/2021
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 23794
05/04/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Fishing-Shrimping-Crabbing-Frogging Application/Permit (FWS Form 3-2358)
3-2358
Fishing-Shrimping-Crabbing-Frogging Application/Permit - National Wildlife Refuge System
Harvest/Fishing Activity Reports
3-2542
Harvest Report - National Wildlife Refuge System National Fish Hatchery System
Hunt Application/Permit (FWS Form 3-2439 )
3-2439
Hunt Application/Permit - National Wildlife Refuge System
Labeling/Marking Requirements
Required Notifications
Self-Clearing Check-In Permit (FWS Form 3-2405)
3-2405
Self-Clearing Check-In Permit
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
1,630,403
1,606,072
0
0
24,331
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
264,847
260,884
0
0
3,963
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
87,278
85,964
0
0
1,314
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
As a result of the revisions identified in question 2, as well as anticipated increases in responses due to the additional hunting and sport fishing opportunities on the newly opened refuges/hatcheries, we are reporting a burden increase of 24,331 responses, 3,963 burden hours, and 1,314 annual cost burden.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$35,404,250
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Madonna Baucum 202 354-1916 madonna_baucum@nps.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
08/10/2021
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