Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Sighting Reporting Form and Alert Registration Form

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Alert Registration (State Local Tribal) Form and Instruction	New
Alert registration form (Private) Form	New
Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database (State/Local Gov't) Form and Instruction	Modified
Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database (Private) Form and Instruction	Modified
1028-0098 30-day FRN 2016-93706.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-12-21
1028-0098 SS-A Nonindigenous Species 2017-01-24.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-01-24
DI-4001 PIA Nonindigenous Species 2016-08-23.docx Supplementary Document	2016-12-13
ExecOrder13112.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-12-13
Digist of 16 USC 4701.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-12-13
1028-0098 60-day FRN published.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-10-05
fs2012-3100_Pawlitz.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-10-30
SORNS.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-08-23
Sec 1201-1202.doc Supplementary Document	2010-08-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
224807	Alert Registration (State Local Tribal) Form and Instruction	New
224806	Alert registration form (Private) Form	New
194068	Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database (State/Local Gov't) Form and Instruction	Modified
194067	Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database (Private) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0098	ICR Reference No: 201607-1028-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201308-1028-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: Ian Pfingsten, Pam Fuller
Title: Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Sighting Reporting Form and Alert Registration Form
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 01/31/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/21/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2017
Responses	680	0	400
Time Burden (Hours)	32	0	67
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is responsible for tracking the status and distribution of introduced aquatic organisms. The purpose of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Program (NAS) is to monitor and provide information concerning the status, distribution and potential impacts of non-native aquatic organisms in a timely manner for research, management and education. Information is collected from the public regarding the distribution of nonindigenous aquatic species, primarily fish, in open waters of the United States. This information is vital for early detection and rapid response for the possible eradication of organisms that may be considered invasive in a natural environment such as a lake, river, stream, and pond. These species are not native to the environment in which they are now found. Nonindigenous species can and do have negative impacts on our natives species. Early detection is a major focus of the Bureau. The public can help us with this task by serving as the “eyes and ears” for our Program because the USGS cannot possibly be everywhere, observing and monitoring all open waters for nonindigenous aquatic species.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 13112 Name/Subject of EO: National Invasive Species Act of 1996
   US Code: 16 USC 4701 Name of Law: Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of
  

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:
	81 FR 69076	10/05/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 93705	12/21/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database (State/Local Gov't)	na	NAS sighting report form
Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database (Private)	na	NAS sighting report form
Alert registration form (Private)	na	Alert registration
Alert Registration (State Local Tribal)	na	Alert registration

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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	680	400	0	0	280	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	32	67	0	0	-35	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: Three years of experience has given hard data to show that the number of reports or sightings from participants has increased, but the time required to complete the report form is much shorter than expected. The one significant change is a new alert system. Requestors may receive an alert when a new report is filed giving authorities a much quicker response to sightings.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $38,850

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: 12/21/2016

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