Social Science Assessment and Geographic Analysis of Marine Recreational Uses and Visitor Attitudes at Dry Tortugas National Park and Biscayne National Park

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Responses to Desk Officer's concerns.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-05-08	Available
Correspondence_DRTO_and_BISC 8-30-2011.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-09-01	Available
DRTO-BISC 30 Day FRN.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-09-16	Available
DRTO-BISC 60 day notice.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-03-25	Available
DRTO-BISC Part B 5-8-2012.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2012-05-08	Available
DRTO-BISC_Part_A 8-30-2011.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2011-09-01	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
198521	BISC Marine Reserve Survey	Other-area map	New
198520	DRTO Private Boat	Other-area map	New
198518	BISC Snorkeling and Diving Survey	Other-survey instrument	New
197322	DRTO Ferry Boat Survey	Other-survey instrument	New
197321	BISC Fishing Survey	Other-area map	New
196450	BISC Geospatial Tracker (non-respondents)	Other-Contact Log Sheet	New
196449	BISC Geospatial Tracker (respondents)	Other-Contact log sheet	New
196448	DRTO and BISC - Contact Interview (combined)	Other-contact log sheet	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1024-0263	ICR Reference No: 201103-1024-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Social Science Assessment and Geographic Analysis of Marine Recreational Uses and Visitor Attitudes at Dry Tortugas National Park and Biscayne National Park
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: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/10/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/16/2011
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2015	36 Months From Approved
Responses	7,866	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	952	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection fully supports the management needs at Dry Tortugas National Park(DRTO) and Biscayne National Park (BISC) to address marine recreational impacts on sensitive habitats and marine resources. The information from this study will be used by park managers and planners to inform the development of a visitor-focused program aimed at reducing recreational impacts on marine resources and to provide information for effective educational and outreach programs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1, 2, 3 and 4 Name of Law: National Park Service Organic Act
   PL: Pub.L. 105 - 391 201 Name of Law: National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998
  

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:
	74 FR 20973	05/06/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 57762	09/16/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
DRTO and BISC - Contact Interview (combined)
BISC Geospatial Tracker (non-respondents)
BISC Geospatial Tracker (respondents)
BISC Fishing Survey
DRTO Ferry Boat Survey
BISC Marine Reserve Survey
BISC Snorkeling and Diving Survey
DRTO Private Boat

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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	7,866	0	0	7,866	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	952	0	0	952	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $145,471

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]? 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: 09/16/2011

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