The Stewardship Mapping and Assessment Project (STEW-MAP)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2021-14857.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-11-05	Repair queued
STEW-MAP Burden Hour and Annualized Cost 2021.10.01.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-11-05	Repair queued
Selected References for Additional Information on STEW-MAP.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-11-07	Available
STEW-MAP gtr_nrs156.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-11-01	Repair queued
NEPA of 1969.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-08-05	Repair queued
Forest Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act 1978.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-08-05	Repair queued
Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-08-05	Repair queued
0596-0240-STEW-MAP-Supporting Statement B_2021.10.01.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2021-11-05	Repair queued
0596-0240-STEW-MAP-Supporting Statement A_2021.10.01.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2021-11-05	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
232799	Non-responses	Other-Non-Response Blank Form	Removed
232548	Pre-Survey Consultation	Other-Blank Form	Modified
217784	Follow up interviews	Other-Appendix 3 - Follow-up Interviews	Modified
217783	Initial Contact	Other-Appendix 1 - Initial Contact	Modified
217780	Non-respondent Survey	Other-Non-response survey	Modified
217779	STEW-MAP Survey	Other-Appendix 2 - Survey Instrument	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0596-0240	ICR Reference No: 202111-0596-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201807-0596-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The Stewardship Mapping and Assessment Project (STEW-MAP)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/13/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/23/2021
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. OMB reminds the agency that, according to 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3), the burden statement on a form should include the reason for the collection, whether it is voluntary or mandatory (and by what authority), and a contact for burden comments. OMB would additionally request that screenshot examples of the online survey portal be included in the next ICR.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2026	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2023
Responses	8,525	0	6,050
Time Burden (Hours)	4,304	0	1,642
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected via STEW_MAP will identify and map all stewardship projects in a given geographic area or city. The information will help natural resource decision makers, land managers, and the stewards themselves understand the extent and distribution of local civic environmental stewardship across the area.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC Chapter 41 Name of Law: Cooperative Forestry Act of 1978
   PL: Pub.L. 108 - 198 3 Name of Law: Forest and Rangeland Research
   PL: Pub.L. 91 - 190 102 Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
  

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:
	86 FR 36698	07/13/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 66269	11/22/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Follow up interviews
Initial Contact
Non-respondent Survey
Non-responses
Pre-Survey Consultation
STEW-MAP Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	8,525	6,050	0	5,425	-2,950	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,304	1,642	0	2,751	-89	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: We anticipate increasing the number of projects conducted as we expand deployment in different regions. For this approval, we’ve estimated an average of 10 different STEW-MAP projects per year. Conducting future STEW-MAP assessments across the nation will allow US Forest Service researchers to take a more prominent role in future projects and to develop STEW-MAP as a Forest Service-branded methodology for assessing civic environmental stewardship.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,259,439

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: 11/23/2021

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