The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, authorizes us to permit public accommodations, including commercial visitor services, on lands of the National Wildlife Refuge System when we find that the activity is compatible and appropriate with the purpose for which the refuge was established. We use the information that we collect on FWS Forms 3-1383-G, 3-1383-C, and 3-1393-R to ensure that: (1) the requested activities are compatible and appropriate with the purpose for which the refuge was established, and (2) the applicant is eligible or is the most qualified applicant to receive the refuge special use permit.
US Code:
16 USC 668dd-668ee
Name of Law: National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966
US Code:
16 USC 460k-460k-4
Name of Law: Refuge Recreation Act of 1962
US Code:
15 USC 3101 et seq
Name of Law: Aaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
We are reporting 15,600 annual responses totaling 13,050 burden hours, which is an increase of 1,375 responses and a decrease of 1,175 burden hours from our previous submission. We are reporting this as a program change. While neither our permitting process nor our regulations have changed, we are proposing three new forms to replace the one form currently approved for use. Experience has indicated that some types of activities, such as commercial use or research, require that we collect detailed information on the specific activity so that we can effectively manage the numerous uses of System lands. By using three forms, we were able to reduce the completion time for the General Special Use Application (which is by far the most used application) from 1 hour to 1/2 hour.
Also, we are reporting as a program change $120,000 in nonhour burden costs. These costs are for fees associated with commercial activity applications and were mistakenly omitted from our previous submission.
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:
(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;
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.
Special Use Permit Activity Reports (govt)