Programmatic Clearance Process for NPS-Sponsored Public Surveys

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
EO13571.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-10-07
EO12862.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-10-07
nepa_42USC4332A.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-10-07
54USC100702.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-10-07
1024-0224 Programmatic Clearance Form 10.7.2019.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-10-07
1024-0224 SSA_ver 5.27.2020.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-05-27
1024-0224 Programmatic_Guidelines - 10.09.2019.docx Supplementary Document	2019-10-09
2019 NPS Pool of Known Questions.docx Supplementary Document	2019-10-07
1024-0224 30-day FRN 2019 (published).pdf Supplementary Document	2019-11-19
1024-0224 60 day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-10-07
1024-0224 SSB - 10.09.2019.doc Supporting Statement B	2019-10-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
244712	Visitor Experience Survey: Arches and Canyonlands National Park Other-Survey Instrument	New
244710	Glacier National Park Visitor Survey Other-Survey Instrument	New
244253	Virtual Visitor Study Pre-Test Other-on-line Questionnaire	New
244252	National Park Service Angler Creel Survey Other-Survey Instrument	New
244251	Visitor Survey to Inform Park Planning at Zion National Park (ZION) Other-On-site Questionnaire	New
243856	National Capital Region (NCR) Visitor Use Management and Planning Other-Survey Instrument	New
243657	Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Escalante District Visitor Recreation Study Other-Survey Instrument	New
242661	Sage Creek Campground Use Study at Badlands National Park Other-On-site Questionnaire	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1024-0224	ICR Reference No: 201910-1024-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201510-1024-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Programmatic Clearance Process for NPS-Sponsored Public Surveys
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: 05/29/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/19/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2020
Responses	132,750	0	124,500
Time Burden (Hours)	35,376	0	33,849
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting a three-year extension of its Programmatic Clearance for NPS-Sponsored Public Surveys. The Programmatic Clearance enables NPS provide an expedited review of requests to conduct social science research (e.g., questionnaires, focus groups, interviews, etc.) in the National Park System This information collected informs and improves the services and products NPS provides to the public and thus better carry out part of its statutory mission.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 4332A Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act of as amended in 1982
   EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
   EO: EO 13571 Name/Subject of EO: Streamlining Service Delivery and Improving Customer Service
   US Code: 54 USC 100702 Name of Law: The National Park Service Act of 1916
  

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:
	84 FR 24536	05/28/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 63889	11/19/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Glacier National Park Visitor Survey
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Escalante District Visitor Recreation Study
Sage Creek Campground Use Study at Badlands National Park
National Park Service Angler Creel Survey
National Capital Region (NCR) Visitor Use Management and Planning
Visitor Survey to Inform Park Planning at Zion National Park (ZION)
Virtual Visitor Study Pre-Test
Visitor Experience Survey: Arches and Canyonlands National Park

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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	132,750	124,500	0	0	8,250	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	35,376	33,849	0	0	1,527	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,028,304

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: 11/19/2019

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