Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Bear Viewing Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement A - Kodiak 6-9-26 w corrections.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-06-09
1018-kODIAK 30-DAY PUBLISHED.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-10
1018-Kodiak - 60-day published.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-07
Introduction Letter (1).docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-07
Script - survey card distribution.docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-07
Survey Admin Instructions and FAQ.docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-07
Supporting Statement B - Kodiak (6-6-16).doc Supporting Statement B	2016-06-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
221811	Kodiak NWR Bear Viewing Survey Other-Survey instrument	New
221810	Initial Contact - Kodiak Bear Viewing Survey Other-Initial Contact card	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0166	ICR Reference No: 201605-1018-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Bear Viewing Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/22/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/10/2016
Terms of Clearance: OMB approves the use of question D6 but notes that the survey is not based on a representative sample of the general population and therefore the results should not be extrapolated beyond the group of individuals who participate in wildlife viewing.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2019	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,250	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	234	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act of 1997, which amended the National Wildlife Refuge Administration Act (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), guides planning and management of the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) by identifying six priority wildlife-dependent recreational uses and providing a process for ensuring that these and other activities do not conflict with the management purpose and goals of each refuge. Wildlife viewing and photography are two of these priority activities. While viewing and photography opportunities exist on the Kodiak Refuge, there are currently insufficient tools in place to evaluate the social appropriateness and compatibility of these uses. Furthermore, as public demand for bear viewing increases (Brown Bear Management Strategy. 2000. Alaska Board of Game and ADF&G Division of Wildlife Conservation. Douglas.), opportunities for increased access need to be objectively evaluated for acceptability and compatibility. The proposed information collection will be administered through a two-phase survey that will minimize onsite burden hours on the public. Phase I will invite all members of the public over the age of 18 who participate in bear viewing on the Kodiak Refuge to fill out a brief survey card regarding their viewing location on the Refuge, satisfaction, and willingness to complete a more indepth survey. Participants can voluntarily provide an email address on these cards to participate in Phase II, which is an online survey conducted with Qualtrics software.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 668dd-668ee Name of Law: National Wildlife Refuge Administration Act
  

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 67784	11/03/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 37633	06/10/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Initial Contact - Kodiak Bear Viewing Survey
Kodiak NWR Bear Viewing Survey

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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	2,250	0	0	2,250	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	234	0	0	234	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 new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,869

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: 06/10/2016

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