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OMB Control No:
ICR Reference No:
202303-1024-002
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/NPS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Socioeconomic Monitoring (SEM) Study of National Park Service Visitors
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Withdrawn
Conclusion Date:
02/21/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/14/2023
Terms of Clearance:
Withdrawn at agency request.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
Responses
0
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
0
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The National Park Service (NPS) Social Science Program is authorized by the National Park Service Protection, Interpretation, and Research in System (54 U.S.C. 100701) to collect information that will improve the ability of the NPS to provide effective management, protection, and interpretation across the Service. However, data is needed to generalize findings across all national park units in the System with regards to visitor experiences, attitudes, and spending behaviors. Current data does not allow for comparison across units or against a regional and nationwide benchmark of information. The proposed collection will provide generalizable results for NPS managers and planners across the System to understand and monitor visitor demographics, economic contribution, services, facilities, and infrastructure investments. Park units will be able to compare their unit data with regional and national-level data to make informed decisions in future planning and management efforts.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
54 USC 100702
Name of Law: Research Mandate
US Code:
54 USC 100701
Name of Law: Protection, Interpretation, and Research in System
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 48244
08/27/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 44831
07/13/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
3
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
SEM Intercept Survey
SEM Mail-back Survey
SEM Non-Response Survey
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
New Collection.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$2,542,576
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
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:
Phadrea Ponds 970 226-9445 pondsp@usgs.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:
07/14/2023
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