U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Agreements with Friends Organizations
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
01/07/2026
04/22/2024
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. As terms of clearance, given the comments received, we ask that DOI consult on and evaluate ways to reduce the burden for smaller entities for the next renewal.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2029
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2026
1,693
0
1,640
20,285
0
22,100
0
0
0
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) enters into agreements and partnerships with nonprofit Friends groups to facilitate and formalize collaboration between the parties in support of mutual goals and objectives as authorized by:
⢠The Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742aâ742j);
⢠The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668ddâee), as amended;
⢠The Refuge Recreation Act of 1962 (16 U.S.C. 460k et seq.), as amended;
⢠The Anadromous Fish Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 757aâ757g), as amended;
⢠The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934 (16 U.S.C. 661â667e), as amended;
⢠The National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998 (16 U.S.C. 742f), as amended; and
⢠The National Fish Hatchery System Volunteer Act of 2006 (16 U.S.C. 760aa), as amended.
US Code:
16 USC 742f, as amended
Name of Law: The National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998
US Code:
16 USC 668dd-ee, as amended
Name of Law: The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966
US Code:
16 USC 460k et seq.
Name of Law: The Refuge Recreation Act of 1962
US Code:
16 USC 757a-757g, as amended
Name of Law: The Anadromous Fish Conservation Act
US Code:
16 USC 661â667e, as amended
Name of Law: The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934
US Code:
16 USC 760aa
Name of Law: The National Fish Hatchery System Volunteer Act of 2006
US Code:
16 USC 742a-742j
Name of Law: The Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
We are reporting a discretionary burden increase of 53 hours and a discretionary burden decrease of -1,815 hours due to the revision of the Internal Financial Control Documentation ICs and the addition of three forms: 3-2565, 3-2566, and 3-2567, as described in the Supporting Statement A.
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.
National Friends Program: Friends Mentor Application (Form 3-2567)