National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Check-In Permit and Use Report

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 3-2405 Visitor Check-In Permit and Use Report Form and Instruction	Modified
1018-0153 -SSA - 2015 final rev 11-16-15.rtf Supporting Statement A	2015-11-16
1018-0153 - 30-day published.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-11-23
1018-0153 - 60-day notice published.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-10-25
Refuge Recreation Act of 19621].pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-15
NWRS Administration Act of 1966[1].pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
203711	Visitor Check-In Permit and Use Report Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0153	ICR Reference No: 201509-1018-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201208-1018-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Check-In Permit and Use Report
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/30/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/23/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2015
Responses	650,000	0	650,000
Time Burden (Hours)	54,167	0	54,167
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), as amended (Administration Act), and the Refuge Recreation Act of 1962 (16 U.S.C. 460k-460k-4) (Recreation Act) govern the administration and uses of national wildlife refuges and wetland management districts. The Administration Act consolidated all the different refuges into a single "Refuge System." It also authorizes us to permit public uses on lands of the Refuge System when we find that the activity is compatible and appropriate with the purpose for which the refuge was established. The Recreation Act allows the use of refuges for public recreation when the use is not inconsistent or does not interfere with the primary purpose(s) of the refuge. Wildlife-dependent recreation programs on refuges must be monitored on a regular basis to ensure the refuge is meeting its objectives while at the same time providing safe, quality experiences for visitors. We use FWS Form 3-2405 to collect information on hunters and anglers and other visitors in order to protect refuge resources and administer and evaluate the success of visitor programs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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
  

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 35969	06/23/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 72984	11/23/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Visitor Check-In Permit and Use Report	3-2405	Visitor Check-In Permit and Use Report

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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	650,000	650,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	54,167	54,167	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,967,335

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: 11/23/2015

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