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-2700â4a; FS-2700â35a; FS-2700â35b and FS-2700â35c 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.
Special Use Administration - Individuals - Forest Service