Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Sighting Reporting Form

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
NAS Sighting Report Form	Form	New	Available
NAS Sighting Report Form	Form	New	Available
SORNS.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-08-23	Available
30 day FRN - NAS 9_8_2010.doc.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-09-08	Available
NAS 60 day FRN.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-08-03	Available
NAS_Supporting_Statement_A__8-24-2010[1].doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2010-08-24	Available
Sec 1201-1202.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-08-02	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
194068	Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database (State/Local Gov't)	Form	New	NAS Sighting Report Form
194067	Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database (Private)	Form	New	NAS Sighting Report Form

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0098	ICR Reference No: 201001-1028-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Sighting Reporting Form
Type of Information Collection: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/07/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/08/2010
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2013	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	167	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is responsible for tracking the status and distribution of introduced aquatic organisms. The purpose of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Program (NAS) is to monitor and provide information concerning the status, distribution and potential impacts of non-native aquatic organisms in a timely manner for research, management and education. Information is collected from the public regarding the distribution of nonindigenous aquatic species, primarily fish, in open waters of the United States. This information is vital for early detection and rapid response for the possible eradication of organisms that may be considered invasive in a natural environment such as a lake, river, stream, and pond. These species are not native to the environment in which they are now found. Nonindigenous species can and do have negative impacts on our natives species. Early detection is a major focus of the Bureau. The public can help us with this task by serving as the “eyes and ears” for our Program because the USGS cannot possibly be everywhere, observing and monitoring all open waters for nonindigenous aquatic species.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 101 - 646 1201-1202 Name of Law: Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Control and Prevention Act of 1990
   EO: EO 13112 Name/Subject of EO: National Invasive Species Act of 1996
  

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:
	75 FR 7622	02/22/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 54648	09/08/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database (Private)	none	NAS Sighting Report Form
Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database (State/Local Gov't)	none	NAS Sighting Report Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	1,000	0	0	0	0	1,000
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	167	0	0	0	0	167
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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection in use without a current OMB control number or valid expiration date.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $30,495

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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]? 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? 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: 09/08/2010

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