Urban Forest Engagement in Atlanta, GA

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Survey- Nonresponse Form and Instruction	Modified
2017-21681 Published FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-17
0596-0237-Supp Statement B - Urban Forest Engagement in ATL.docx Supporting Statement B	2018-12-13
0596-0237-Supp Statement A - Urban Forest Engagement in ATL.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-12-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
210925	Survey- Nonresponse Form and Instruction	Modified
210920	Environmental Justice & Urban Forest - Atlanta, GA (respondents) Other-Information Handout	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0596-0237	ICR Reference No: 201712-0596-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201403-0596-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Urban Forest Engagement in Atlanta, GA
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/22/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/17/2018
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2022	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,900	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	215	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Given extensive research suggesting that urban forests, extensive network of trees and other vegetation across city-scapes, provide an array of ameliorative ecosystem services ranging from pollution removal and health restoration to crime reduction, this information collection examines the extent to which the City of Atlanta, Georgia residents engage with activities to both maintain and protect household and neighborhood trees, including how such engagement might vary along racial lines

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 91 - 190 102(2)(A) Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
   PL: Pub.L. 88 - 352 Title 6 Name of Law: Civil Rights Act of 1964
   EO: EO 12898 Name/Subject of EO: Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations
  

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:
	82 FR 46956	10/10/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 46910	09/17/2018
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
Environmental Justice & Urban Forest - Atlanta, GA (respondents)	None	Survey of Atlanta’s Urban Forest and Neighborhood Characteristics
Survey- Nonresponse	none	Introduction & request to participate in 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	1,900	0	0	1,900	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	215	0	0	215	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 reinstatement of a previously approved collection resulting in a program change of 215 burden hours..

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $60,552

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 09/17/2018

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