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OMB Control No:
0596-0085
ICR Reference No:
202111-0596-004
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201807-0596-002
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/FS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Forest Products Removal Permits and Contracts
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:
11/28/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/13/2021
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2025
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2022
Responses
261,299
0
428,442
Time Burden (Hours)
39,211
0
33,434
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Individuals, Businesses, and Tribal governments planning to remove forest products from lands managed by the Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management must first obtain a permit or contract in order to comply with authorizing laws, ensure applicants meet certain criteria, and ensure compliance with the terms of the permit or contract. Tribal governments are required under Proposed Rule 0596-AD00 to make their request in writing for the free use of forest products for traditional or cultural purposes.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 477
US Code:
16 USC 492
US Code:
16 USC 551
US Code:
16 USC 607, 607a
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 246 122
Name of Law: The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
US Code:
25 USC 32A
Name of Law: Cultural and Heritage Cooperation Authority
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 43163
08/06/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 70814
12/13/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Forest Products Free Use Permit
FS-2400-8
Free Use Permit
Individuals or Households - Forest Service
FS-2400-1/BLM-5450-24
Forest Products Removal Permit and Cash Receipt
Private Sector - Businesses - Forest Service
FS-2400-0004ANF
Forest Products Contract and Cash Receipt
Written Request for Tribal Free Use
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
261,299
428,442
0
-167,143
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
39,211
33,434
0
5,777
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Using Information Technology
Short Statement:
For all forms, use of the TIM database allows respondent contact information to pre-populate the form, decreasing the response time for repeat respondents. The estimated response time is an average of new and repeat user response times, based on consultations of permittees.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$874,985
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.
No
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.
No
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:
Stephen Morse 505 808-6212 stephen.morse@usda.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:
12/13/2021
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