National Park Service Visitor Perceptions of Climate Change Study

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1024-NEW Climate Change SSB 4-5.23.docx Supporting Statement B	2023-04-06
1024-NEW Climate Change SSA 4.18.23.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-04-18
1024-New Climate Change 30-day FRN 88 FR 52204 8-7-23.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-08-07
FWS USCODE-2021-title16-chap5A-subchapIII-sec668ee.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-03-22
FWS USCODE-2021-title16-chap5A-subchapIII-sec668dd.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-03-22
NPS 54 USC 100802.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-03-22
NPS 54 USC 100703.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-03-22
NPS 54USC100701.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-03-22
NPS 54USC100101.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-03-22
60-day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-03-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
259482	FWS On-site Survey Other-Survey	New
259481	NPS On-site Survey Other-Survey	New
259480	FWS Non-response Survey Other-Non-response survey	New
259479	NPS Non-response Survey Other-Non-response Survey	New
259478	FWS Initial Contact Script Other-Initial Contact	New
259477	NPS Initial Contact Script Other-Contact Script	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202303-1024-007
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Park Service Visitor Perceptions of Climate Change Study
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/07/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	28,010	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,669	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The National Park Service (NPS) is authorized by the National Park Service Protection, Interpretation, and Research in System (54 U.S.C. 100701) statutes to collect information used to enhance the management and planning of parks and their resources. The Climate Change Response Program (administered through the Natural Resource Stewardship and Science directorate) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Human Dimensions Branch (administered through the Natural Resource Program Center within the National Wildlife Refuge System) are partnering to conduct a voluntary, on-site survey to understand park and refuge visitors’ attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs about climate-related topics. The National Park System and the National Wildlife Refuge System protect places, resources, and experiences of importance to the American public. But climate change has serious implications for the protection of landscapes, ecosystems, recreational opportunities, and visitor experiences in parks and refuges. Thus, the NPS and FWS seek to better understand visitors’ understanding and concerns about climate change. The NPS and FWS administer high-quality programs of interpretation and education, and communication about pressing, climate-related topics is increasingly necessary. Audience analysis is important for guiding such efforts. Results of this survey will provide insight into topics, methods, and/or communications media of most interest to park and refuge visitors.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 54 USC 100101 Name of Law: The National Park Service Act of 1916
   US Code: 54 USC 100703 Name of Law: National Park Service Omnibus Management Act of 1998
   US Code: 54 USC 100802 Name of Law: National Park Service Centennial Act of 2016
   US Code: 54 USC 100701 Name of Law: National Park Service Protection, interpretation, and research in System
   US Code: 16 USC 668dd Name of Law: National Wildlife Refuge System Administraiton Act
   US Code: 16 USC 668ee Name of Law: National Wildlife Refuge System Administration 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 62442	10/14/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 52204	08/07/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FWS Initial Contact Script
FWS Non-response Survey
FWS On-site Survey
NPS Initial Contact Script
NPS Non-response Survey
NPS On-site Survey

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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	28,010	0	0	28,010	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,669	0	0	1,669	0	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: New Collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $363,041

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: 08/07/2023

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