The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, authorizes us to permit public accommodations, including commercial visitor services, on lands of the National Wildlife Refuge System when we find that the activity is compatible and appropriate with the purpose for which the refuge was established. We use the information that we collect on FWS Forms 3-1383-G, 3-1383-C, and 3-1393-R to ensure that: (1) the requested activities are compatible and appropriate with the purpose for which the refuge was established, and (2) the applicant is eligible or is the most qualified applicant to receive the refuge special use permit.
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
US Code:
15 USC 3101 et seq
Name of Law: Aaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
We are reporting 7,865 annual responses totaling 16,756 burden hours, which is a decrease of 7,886 responses and an increase of 3,274 burden hours from our previous submission. We are also reporting a nonhour cost burden increase of $149,100. We are reporting these changes as an adjustment in agency estimates. In 2014 we established an internal online database that tracks permit submissions by our field stations nationwide which has enabled us to provide more accurate estimates of annual responses.
Additionally, we added supplemental instructions to FWS Form 3-1383-C for applications related to cooperative agriculture opportunities on the NWRS. The supplemental instructions clarify the specific information requested in order standardize the application process across the NWRS.
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 Permit Activity Reports - Government