National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1018-0088 - Supporting Statement A - Census second update 10-21-15.rtf Supporting Statement A	2015-10-21
1018-0088 - Supporting Statement B - Census updated 10-20-15 (1).docx Supporting Statement B	2015-10-20
1018-0088 - 30-day notice published.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-10-26
2016 FHWAR Letter Not Received Instructions or Script.docx Supplementary Document	2015-10-26
2016 FHWAR FH-1 Reference Aid.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-10-13
2016 FHWAR Feference Aid.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-10-13
1018-0088 - 2016 Letters for OMB Package 10-20-15.docx Supplementary Document	2015-10-26
Nonresponse Bias Analysis for the Screener Phase of the 2011 FHWAR - FINAL.docx Supplementary Document	2015-10-13
2016 Table Shells-- FINAL.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-10-13
1018-0088 - 60-Day Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-10-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
218547	2016 FHWAR Survey - Prescreen Other-Screen Shots	New
194382	2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - Reinterview Other-Reinterview Questionnaire	Modified
194381	2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - 3d Interview Other-Wildlife-Watchers Questionnaire	Modified
194380	2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - 2d Interview Other-Wildlife-Watchers Questionnaire	Modified
194379	2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - 1st Interview Other-Wildlife-Watchers Questionnaire	Modified
194378	2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - Reinterview Other-Reinterview Questionnaire	Modified
194375	2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 3d Interview Other-Sportsperson Questionnaire	Modified
194374	2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 2d Interview Other-Sportsperson Questionnaire	Modified
194373	2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 1st Interview Other-Sportsperson Questionnaire	Modified
194372	2016 FHWAR Survey - Screen Reinterview Other-Reinterview Quesions	Modified
10969	2016 FHWAR Survey - Screen Other-Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0088	ICR Reference No: 201508-1018-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201007-1018-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/01/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/26/2015
Terms of Clearance: Prior to the renewal or reinstatement of this control number, FWS shall consult with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on opportunities to include additional questions that would improve the utility of the study with respect to NMFS's programs. A description of the consultation should be included in the supporting statement, including any modifications made a result of the consultation.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2018	36 Months From Approved
Responses	29,179	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	6,355	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The 2016 FHWAR will result in a comprehensive database of fish and wildlife-related recreation activities and expenditures. It provides comparable national and State statistics not available from other sources. Survey data are used by Federal and State fish and wildlife agencies to aid in management and policy decisions regarding fish and wildlife resources. The data also provide indices and trends in public demand for fish and wildlife-related recreation opportunities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 777 et seq Name of Law: Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act
   US Code: 16 USC 669 et seq Name of Law: Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act
   US Code: 16 USC 742d-f Name of Law: Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
  

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:
	80 FR 8681	02/18/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 65240	10/26/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 11

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - 2d Interview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 2d Interview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - Reinterview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - 1st Interview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Screen
2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 3d Interview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Prescreen
2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 1st Interview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - 3d Interview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - Reinterview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Screen Reinterview

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	29,179	0	0	29,179	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,355	0	0	6,355	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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 reinstatement of a previously approved collection. Therefore, we are reporting 29,179 responses and 6,355 burden hours as a program change.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,843,941

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 10/26/2015

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