National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1018-0088 SS-A 07152021.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2021-07-15	Available
1018-0088 Reinstatement 08262021 86FF47655.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-08-26	Missing upstream
1018-0088 60-day FRN Published 05142020 85FR28972.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-07-12	Repair queued
SORN FWS-27 73FR31877 06042008.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-07-12	Repair queued
11_Sample_Tables_Attachment_D.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-07-12	Repair queued
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000 PubL 106-408 Sec 11 as of 11012000.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-07-09	Repair queued
Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 16 USC 742d-f as of 01242020).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-07-09	Missing upstream
Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act 16 USC 669 as of 01242020.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-07-09	Repair queued
Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act 16 USC 777 as of 01242020.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-07-09	Repair queued
1018-0088 SS-B 07092021.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2021-07-09	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
248330	2022 Wave 3 Survey: Coastal Freshwater/Saltwater Ratio	Other-Wave 3 Survey - Coastal Freshwater/Saltwater Ratio	New
248329	2022 Wave 3 Survey: Phone	Other-Wave 3 Survey	New
248328	2022 Wave 3 Survey: PAPI	Other-Wave 3 Survey	New
248327	2022 Wave 3 Survey: Web	Other-Wave 3 Survey	New
248326	2022 Wave 2 Survey: Phone	Other-Wave 2 Survey	New
248325	2022 Wave 2 Survey: PAPI	Other-Wave 2 Survey	New
248324	2022 Wave 2 Survey: Web	Other-Wave 2 Survey	New
248323	2022 Wave 1 Survey: Phone	Other-Wave 1 Survey	New
248322	2022 Wave 1 Survey: PAPI	Other-Wave 1 Survey	New
248321	2022 Wave 1 Survey: Web	Other-Wave 1 Survey	New
248320	2022 Screener Survey: Phone	Other-Screener Survey	New
248319	2022 Screener Survey: PAPI	Other-Screener Survey	New
248302	2022 Screener Survey: Web	Other-Screener Survey	New
218547	2016 FHWAR Survey - Prescreen	Other-Screen Shots	Removed
194382	2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - Reinterview	Other-Reinterview Questionnaire	Removed
194381	2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - 3d Interview	Other-Wildlife-Watchers Questionnaire	Removed
194380	2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - 2d Interview	Other-Wildlife-Watchers Questionnaire	Removed
194379	2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - 1st Interview	Other-Wildlife-Watchers Questionnaire	Removed
194378	2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - Reinterview	Other-Reinterview Questionnaire	Removed
194375	2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 3d Interview	Other-Sportsperson Questionnaire	Removed
194374	2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 2d Interview	Other-Sportsperson Questionnaire	Removed
194373	2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 1st Interview	Other-Sportsperson Questionnaire	Removed
194372	2016 FHWAR Survey - Screen Reinterview	Other-Reinterview Quesions	Removed
10969	2016 FHWAR Survey - Screen	Other-Survey	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0088	ICR Reference No: 202107-1018-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201508-1018-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/26/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	220,558	0
Time Burden (Hours)	42,926	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The 2022 FHWAR will result in a comprehensive database of fish and wildlife-related recreation activities and expenditures. It will provide comparable statistics not available from other sources. The survey information helps us effectively administer fish and wildlife restoration grant programs, and helps states develop project proposals and conservation programs. Data are used to evaluate the status and trends of recreational uses as well as the values and benefits of fish and wildlife resources. The data provide essential information on present recreation demands and serve as a basis for projecting future demands.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 777 et seq Name of Law: Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act
   US Code: 16 USC 669 et seq Name of Law: Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act
   US Code: 16 USC 742d-f Name of Law: Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
   PL: Pub.L. 106 - 408 11 Name of Law: • Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000
  

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:
	85 FR 28972	05/14/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 47655	08/26/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 13

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - 1st Interview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 1st Interview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 2d Interview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 3d Interview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - Reinterview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Prescreen
2016 FHWAR Survey - Screen
2016 FHWAR Survey - Screen Reinterview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - 2d Interview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - 3d Interview
2016 FHWAR Survey - Wildlife Watching - Reinterview
2022 Screener Survey: PAPI
2022 Screener Survey: Phone
2022 Screener Survey: Web
2022 Wave 1 Survey: PAPI
2022 Wave 1 Survey: Phone
2022 Wave 1 Survey: Web
2022 Wave 2 Survey: PAPI
2022 Wave 2 Survey: Phone
2022 Wave 2 Survey: Web
2022 Wave 3 Survey: Coastal Freshwater/Saltwater Ratio
2022 Wave 3 Survey: PAPI
2022 Wave 3 Survey: Phone
2022 Wave 3 Survey: Web

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	220,558	0	0	191,379	0	29,179
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	42,926	0	0	36,571	0	6,355
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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This is a reinstatement of a previously approved collection. Therefore, we are reporting a discretionary burden change of 191,379 responses and 36,571 burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,842,580

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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: 08/26/2021

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