Generic Information Collection for Social Science and Economics Data Collections on Goods, Services, and Jobs Provided by Forests and Natural Areas

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Forest Service Generic ICR Question Compendium.FINAL.ALL.Q.Aug22.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-10-30	Repair queued
0596-NEW--Goods Services and Jobs Supporting Statement B 8-14-2018.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2018-09-18	Missing upstream
Burden Hours Worksheet - kk on FINAL.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-09-18	Repair queued
0596-NEW--Goods Services and Jobs Supporting Statement A 8-14-2018 OCIO recommendations 9-11-18v2.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2018-09-18	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 201808-0596-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Generic Information Collection for Social Science and Economics Data Collections on Goods, Services, and Jobs Provided by Forests and Natural Areas
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/30/2018

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	78,150	0
Time Burden (Hours)	9,754	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this generic information collection request is to collect information that will help the Forest Service sustainably manage and provide guidance to others about managing the wide range of goods, services, values, and jobs derived from forests, grasslands, and other natural areas.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 528 Name of Law: Multiple-Use Sustained Yield Act of 1960
   US Code: 16 USC 1641 Name of Law: Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978
   US Code: 16 USC 1600 Name of Law: The National Forest Management Act of 1976
   US Code: 16 USC 2101 Name of Law: Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978
  

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:
	83 FR 10828	03/13/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 54308	10/29/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	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	78,150	0	0	78,150	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,754	0	0	9,754	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, thus there is no program change.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $623,813

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? No

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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: 10/30/2018

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