Generic Clearance for the Stewardship Mapping and Assessment Project (STEW-MAP)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
0596-NEW STEW-MAP FollowupInterview v10-31-2014.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-10-30	Repair queued
0596-NEW STEW-MAP SurveyInstrument 10-31-2014.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-10-30	Repair queued
0596-NEW STEW-MAP CensusInterviewGuide v10-31-2014.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-10-30	Repair queued
NEPA of 1969.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-10-30	Repair queued
Forest Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act 1978.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-10-30	Repair queued
Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-10-30	Repair queued
0596-NEW Final STEW_MAP SuptStmt B 8-5-15.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2015-08-05	Repair queued
0596-NEW Final STEW_MAP SuptStmt A 8-5-15.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2015-08-05	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 201410-0596-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Generic Clearance for the Stewardship Mapping and Assessment Project (STEW-MAP)
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: Improperly submitted	Conclusion Date: 08/06/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/08/2014
Terms of Clearance: this collection was initially submitted as a generic clearance. Because it did not meet the criteria for the generic process, the OIRA desk officer recommended that this was better suited as a regular submission. The control Number for the approved collection is 0596-0240

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected via STEW-MAP will identify and map all stewardship projects in a given geographic area or city. The information will help natural resource decision makers, land managers, and the stewards themselves understand the extent and distribution of local civic environmental stewardship across the area.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC Chapter 41 Name of Law: Cooperative Forestry Act of 1978
   PL: Pub.L. 108 - 198 3 Name of Law: FOREST AND RANGELAND RESEARCH
   PL: Pub.L. 91 - 190 102 Name of Law: 3. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
  

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:
	79 FR 52298	09/03/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 72164	12/05/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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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 Information Collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $123,273

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: 12/08/2014

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