Economic, Social and Cultural Aspects of Livestock Ranching on the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests.

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Economic, Social and Cultural Aspects of Livestock Ranching on the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests. Form	Modified
supplemental_statement_B.doc Supporting Statement B	2006-11-28
supplemental_statement_A.doc Supporting Statement A	2006-11-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3283	Economic, Social and Cultural Aspects of Livestock Ranching on the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests. Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0596-0171	ICR Reference No: 200609-0596-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200311-0596-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Economic, Social and Cultural Aspects of Livestock Ranching on the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests.
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: 01/25/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/18/2006
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2007
Responses	150	0	600
Time Burden (Hours)	225	0	900
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Renewal is necessary to complete collection of information on the economic, social, and cultural contributions of livestock ownership to USDA Forest Service grazing permittees in northern New Mexico. The data provided by this research will help the Forest Service administer grazing permits more effectively to better meet the needs of grazing permittees in the area. The information will also be used for purposes of public education and agency education.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 39656	07/13/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 237	12/11/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Economic, Social and Cultural Aspects of Livestock Ranching on the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests.	None	Questionnaire

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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	150	600	0	-450	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	225	900	0	-675	0	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: Burden decrease rationale: This renewal is requested in order to complete the initial survey. Only 150 respondents remain to be questioned.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $29,525

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 12/18/2006

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