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OMB Control No:
1018-0174
ICR Reference No:
202608-1018-001
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202302-1018-006
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/FWS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Preliminary Land Acquisition Processes
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
09/14/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2026
Responses
669
562
Time Burden (Hours)
495
362
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
The PATS is a standardized nationwide system for tracking each step of an ongoing land transaction, and for preparing required standard documents. The PATS database, an enterprise approach for data tracking and document management, simplifies and standardizes the many common business practices involved in the collection, use, sharing, and reporting of realty data at all levels of the Division of Realty, and further allows for the uniqueness of the realty process found throughout the United States at the State and local levels.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
16 USC 718d
Name of Law: Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act
US Code:
16 USC 715-715r
Name of Law: Migratory Bird Conservation Act
US Code:
16 USC 460I
Name of Law: Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended
US Code:
16 USC 3901
Name of Law: Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986
US Code:
16 USC 742a
Name of Law: Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
US Code:
16 USC 1534
Name of Law: Endangered Species Act of 1973
US Code:
16 USC 668dd
Name of Law: National Wildlife Refuge 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:
91 FR 12437
03/13/2026
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 58170
09/14/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
3
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Initial Requests (Government)
Initial Requests (Individuals)
Initial Requests (Private Sector)
Permission to Inspect and Appraise (Government)
3-2471
Permission to Inspect and Appraise
Permission to Inspect and Appraise (Individuals)
3-2471
Permission to Inspect and Appraise
Permission to Inspect and Appraise (Private Sector)
3-2471
Permission to Inspect and Appraise
Waiver of Appraisal Requirement (Government)
3-2461
Waiver of Appraisal Requirement
Waiver of Appraisal Requirement (Individuals)
3-2461
Waiver of Appraisal Requirement
Waiver of Appraisal Requirement (Private Sector)
3-2461
Waiver of Appraisal Requirement
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
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
669
562
0
-187
294
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
495
362
0
-46
179
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
We are reporting a discretionary burden change of -187 annual responses and -46 annual burden hours associated with the discontinuation of Forms 3-2461 and 3-2471. We are also reporting a change in agency estimate of 294 annual responses and 179 annual burden hours.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$14,328
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:
09/14/2026
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