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

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1018-0088 SSA Final 08112022.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-08-11
1018-0088 30-day FRN 08292022 87FR52805.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-08-29
1018-0088 60-day FRN (2nd) Published 04262022 87FR24584.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-08-08
SORN FWS-27 73FR31877 06042008.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-12
11_Sample_Tables_Attachment_D.docx Supplementary Document	2021-07-12
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000 PubL 106-408 Sec 11 as of 11012000.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-09
Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 16 USC 742d-f as of 01242020).pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-09
Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act 16 USC 669 as of 01242020.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-09
Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act 16 USC 777 as of 01242020.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-09
1018-0088 SS-B 07092021.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-07-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
248330	2022 Wave 3 Survey: Coastal Freshwater/Saltwater Ratio Other-Wave 3 Survey - Coastal Freshwater/Saltwater Ratio	Unchanged
248329	2022 Wave 3 Survey: Phone Other-Wave 3 Survey	Modified
248328	2022 Wave 3 Survey: PAPI Other-Wave 3 Survey	Modified
248327	2022 Wave 3 Survey: Web Other-Wave 3 Survey	Modified
248326	2022 Wave 2 Survey: Phone Other-Wave 2 Survey	Unchanged
248325	2022 Wave 2 Survey: PAPI Other-Wave 2 Survey	Unchanged
248324	2022 Wave 2 Survey: Web Other-Wave 2 Survey	Unchanged
248323	2022 Wave 1 Survey: Phone Other-Wave 1 Survey	Unchanged
248322	2022 Wave 1 Survey: PAPI Other-Wave 1 Survey	Unchanged
248321	2022 Wave 1 Survey: Web Other-Wave 1 Survey	Unchanged
248320	2022 Screener Survey: Phone Other-Screener Survey	Unchanged
248319	2022 Screener Survey: PAPI Other-Screener Survey	Unchanged
248302	2022 Screener Survey: Web Other-Screener Survey	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0088	ICR Reference No: 202208-1018-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202107-1018-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/29/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2024
Responses	220,558	220,558
Time Burden (Hours)	42,926	42,926
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 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
   US Code: 16 USC 777 et seq Name of Law: Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act
  

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:
	87 FR 24584	04/26/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 52805	08/29/2022
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
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	220,558	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	42,926	42,926	0	0	0	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: $1,849,134

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: 08/29/2022

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