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.
Form 3-1383-R Research and Monitoring Special Use Application (govt)
1018-0102 30 day published.pdf
1018-0102 Supporting Statement A.rtf
Special Use Permit Activity Reports (govt)