In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the revision to the information collection is
approved. The previous terms of clearance, including the expiration
date, remain in effect.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2017
01/31/2017
01/31/2017
155,431
0
155,431
331,761
0
331,761
0
0
0
This information collection is used by
the Forest Service to evaluate and ensure that authorized uses of
National Forest System (NFS) lands are in the public interest and
are compatible with the agencys mission. The information helps the
agency identify environmental and social impacts of special uses
for purposes of compliance with the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) and program administration.
US Code:
43 USC 1761-1771 Name of Law: Title IV Federal Land Policy
& Management Act of 1976
US Code:
16 USC 6801-6814 Name of Law: Federal Lands Recreation
Enhancement Act
US Code: 16
USC 497 Name of Law: The Act of March 4 1915
US Code: 16
USC 551 Name of Law: Organic Administration Act of 1897
US Code: 16
USC 497b Name of Law: National Forest Ski Area Permit Act
US Code: 30
USC 185 Name of Law: Sec 28, Minerals Leasing Act
US Code: 16
USC 532-538 Name of Law: National Forest Roads & Trails
Act
US Code: 16
USC 480d Name of Law: Sec 7, Granger-Thye Act
US Code: 16
USC 460l-6d Name of Law: Act of May 26, 2000
US Code: 16 USC
1b Name of Law: Archaeological Resources Protection Act of
1979
US Code:
43 USC 931c, 931d Name of Law: Act of September 3, 1954
FS Program changes in this
submission resulted in forms FS-2700–4a; FS-2700–35a; FS-2700–35b
and FS-2700–35c being discontinued for a reduction of 550 burden
hours and 2,050 responses. New forms 2800 A, B, C, & D;
2700-5a-Grand Island; 2700- 38; 2700-39, and the use of the IRS
form W-9 created a program change increase of 13,491 burden hours,
and 50,315 responses. The request for permits increased resulting
in an adjustment increase of 25,604 burden hours and 16,038
responses. These program changes together resulted in a net
increase of 48,265 responses, and a net increase of 12,941 burden
hours.This submission reflects an overall increase of 38,545 burden
hours and 64,303 responses.
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 SF-299 Special Use Administration - Individuals - Forest Service
0596-0082 Forms Revision_Justification for Change Statement_April2015 MAF.docx
Special Use Administration - Individuals - Forest Service