National Wildlife Refuge Special Use Permit Applications and Reports, 50 CFR 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, & 36
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
08/03/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2021
8,115
7,865
17,006
16,756
259,500
270,300
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: Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
We are proposing a new form (FWS Form 3-1384, âBid Sheet â National Wildlife Refuge Systemâ). The associated estimated increase in burden (agency discretion) with this form is 250 annual responses and 250 annual burden hours. There is no non-hour burden cost associated with this form.
We are reporting a decrease of $10,800 nonhour cost burden with this submission. We erroneously reported a $100 per application fee with the government respondents for Form 3-1383-C, Commercial Special Use Application; however, government respondents do not pay an application fee for commercial special use permits.
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.
Bid Sheet (Form 3-1384) - Private Sector