Native Youth Climate Adaptation and Leadership Congress
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
09/23/2025
01/24/2024
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2025
835
0
535
629
0
546
0
0
0
The Service offers eligible Native American, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander high school students the opportunity to apply for the Native Youth Climate Adaptation and Leadership Congress (Congress, NYCALC). The mission of the Congress is to develop future conservation leaders with the skills, knowledge, and tools to address environmental change and conservation challenges to better serve their schools and home communities.
The weeklong environmental conference fosters an inclusive, meaningful, educational opportunity for aspiring Native youth leaders interested in addressing environmental issues facing Native American, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander communities. Eligible studentsârepresenting a diverse mix of Native communities from various geographic locations, both urban and ruralâcompete for the opportunity to represent their Native communities from across the country. The students learn about environmental change and conservation while strengthening their leadership skills for addressing conservation issues within their own Native communities.
EO: EO 13175 Name/Subject of EO: Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments
EO: EO 13515 Name/Subject of EO: Increasing Participation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Federal Programs
EO: EO 13592 Name/Subject of EO: Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Educational Opportunities and Strengthening Tribal Colle
PL:
Pub.L. 116 - 9 9003
Name of Law: John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act
US Code:
16 USC 1727b
Name of Law: Indian Youth Service Corps
With this submission, we are reporting a discretionary burden change of 300 annual responses and 83 annual burden hours associated with the new Forms 3-2570, 3-2571, and 3-2572 added to the collection
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.
NYCALC Enrollment and Emergency Contact Information (Form 3-2572)