5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1) requires agencies to both seek public comment in the form of a Federal Register notice and "otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies". This information collection request technically complied with the regulation; however, only three respondents were contacted regarding a total of two forms. When renewed, the US Forest Service must consult with no less than three individuals on any and all forms and component collectons of information associated with 10,000 or more burden hours. Any relevant comments must be included in the supporting statement along with the program's response.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2020
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2017
171,141
0
155,431
336,461
0
331,761
0
0
0
This information collection is used by the Forest Service to evaluate and ensure that authorized uses of National Forest System (NFS) lands are in the public interest and are compatible with the agencys mission. The information helps the agency identify environmental and social impacts of special uses for purposes of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and program administration.
US Code:
16 USC 6801-6814
Name of Law: Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act
US Code:
16 USC 497
Name of Law: The Act of March 4 1915
US Code:
16 USC 551
Name of Law: Organic Administration Act of 1897
US Code:
16 USC 497b
Name of Law: National Forest Ski Area Permit Act
US Code:
43 USC 1761-1771
Name of Law: Title IV Federal Land Policy & Management Act of 1976
US Code:
30 USC 185
Name of Law: Sec 28, Minerals Leasing Act
US Code:
16 USC 532-538
Name of Law: National Forest Roads & Trails Act
US Code:
16 USC 480d
Name of Law: Sec 7, Granger-Thye Act
US Code:
16 USC 460l-6d
Name of Law: Act of May 26, 2000
US Code:
16 USC 1b
Name of Law: Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979
US Code:
43 USC 931c, 931d
Name of Law: Act of September 3, 1954
Two new forms, Stanislaus FS-2300-1A and Stanislaus FS-2300-1B are included in this renewal submission. The forms added an additional program change for 326 annual responses and 27 additional burden hours. The combined program changes and adjustment changes for FS and DOI in agency estimates resulted in an overall increase of 4,700 burden hours and an increase of 15,710 responses.
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.
Special Use Administration - Individuals - Forest Service