These forms collect the information necessary to evaluate requests to use park resources for both commercial and noncommercial activities, i.e., special events, grazing, filming and photography. The information we collect in the application allows the park manager to evaluate requests for a special park use permit. A special park use is an activity that takes place on park land or waters and meets the following criteria:
⢠Provides a benefit to an individual, group, or organization, rather than the public at large,
⢠Requires written authorization and some degree of NPS management to protect park resources and the public interest,
⢠Is not prohibited by law or regulation,
⢠Is not initiated, sponsored, or conducted by the NPS,
⢠Is not managed under a concession contract or commercial use authorization, and
⢠Is not managed through a lease, and
⢠Is not an activity covered by a Commercial Use Authorization.
US Code:
54 USC 100751(a)
Name of Law: Rules and Regulations of National Parks
US Code:
54 USC 103104
Name of Law: Recovery of Cost Associated with Special Permit Use Permits
US Code:
54 USC 100905
Name of Law: Recovery of Costs Associated with Commercial Filming and Still Photography Permits
US Code:
54 USC 100101
Name of Law: The Organic Act
We are estimating 33,735 responses totaling 11,916 annual burden hours, which is a net decrease of 4,730 responses and a net decrease of 266 burden hours from our previous submission. The decreases in both responses and burden hours are the result improved tracking of permits. Overall, we experienced an increase in the number of submissions using Forms 10-930 and 10-932; but this increase was counter-balanced by a larger decrease in the number of applications using Forms 10-930s, 10-931, and 10-933.
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.
Application for Special Use Permit - Government