Natural and Cultural Resource
Agencies Customer Relationship Management (Volunteer.gov) and OF
301 Forms.
Revision of a currently approved collection
Yes
Regular
08/27/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2024
526,775
561,408
99,109
100,918
0
0
Various laws, statutes, and
regulations, to include the Volunteers in the Parks Act of 1969 (54
USC 102301), Public Lands Corps Act (16 U.S.C. 1721 et. seq.), the
Outdoor Recreation Authority (16 U.S.C. 4601), Volunteers in the
National Forests Program (16 U.S.C. 558 a-d), and the Forest
Foundation Volunteers Act (16 U.S.C. 583j), authorize Federal land
management agencies to work with volunteers, youth, and partner
organizations to plan, develop, maintain, and manage projects and
service activities on public lands and adjacent projects throughout
the nation. We use volunteers, youth programs, and partnerships to
aid in disaster response, interpretive functions, visitor services,
conservation measures and development, research and development,
recreation, and or other activities as allowed by an agency’s
policy and regulations. Providing, collecting, and exchanging
written and electronic information is required from potential and
selected program participants of all ages so they can access
opportunities and benefits provided by agencies guidelines. Those
under the age of 18 years must have written consent from a parent
or guardian to participate in volunteer activities.
US Code:
16
USC 4601 Name of Law: Outdoor Recreation Authority
US Code:
16 USC 558 a-d Name of Law: Volunteers in the National Forests
Program
US Code:
16 USC 583 j-4 Name of Law: Forest Foundation Volunteers
US Code: 16
USC 1246 Name of Law: Administration and development of
national trails system
US Code:
16 USC 1721 et Seq Name of Law: Public Lands Corps Act
(PLC)
US Code: 16
USC 1250 Name of Law: Volunteer trails assistance
US Code:
16 USC 1246 (h)(1) Name of Law: Agreements to Operate, Develop,
and Maintain Portions of National Trails
US Code: 38
USC 4301 Name of Law: The Uniformed Services Employment and
Reemployment Rights Act
PL:
Pub.L. 92 - 300 all Name of Law: Volunteers in the National
Forest Act of 1972
US Code:
54 USC 101702(a) Name of Law: Cooperative Agreements, Transfer
of Service Appropriated Funds
US Code:
54 USC 101702(b) Name of Law: Cooperative Agreements,
Cooperative Research and Training Programs
US Code:
16 USC 760aa, 1-4 Name of Law: The National Fish Hatchery
System Volunteer Act of 2006
US Code: 43
USC 1737 Name of Law: Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976 (FLPMA)
PL:
Pub.L. 113 - 121 Title I, Sec. 1047(d) Name of Law: Water
Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014
US Code: 33
USC 569c Name of Law: Services of Volunteers
PL:
Pub.L. 105 - 242 1-7 Name of Law: National Wildlife Refuge
System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of
1998
US Code:
16 USC 742a-742j Name of Law: Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
US Code: 31
USC 3325 Name of Law: Vouchers
Minor revisions are being proposed for the
forms to correct grammatical mistakes, provide clarity for users,
and to remove unnecessary requests for information. All revisions
proposed are based on participating agency and volunteer input. A
summary of those revisions is below. OF 301 (Volunteer Service
Application) Note: Optional. Volunteers use this to express general
interest, not to apply to a specific volunteer opportunity • Title:
Remove “-NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES” from the title,
resulting in the title of “Volunteer Service Application” • Burden
Statement: Correct grammar • Privacy Act Statement: Correct grammar
OF 301a (Volunteer Service Agreement) Note: individual volunteers
use this to apply and agree to a specific volunteer opportunity •
Title: Remove “-NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES” from the title,
resulting in the title of “VOLUNTEER SERVICE AGREEMENT” • Box 4:
Correct grammar • Box 12c.: Updating to “Military affiliation
(Select one): Active Duty, Veteran, None” • Box 27: Correct grammar
• Box 28: Add clarifying language “(Last, First)” • Box 45: Remove
Box “45. Total Hours Completed” • Box 46: Update Box number to
“45.” • Privacy Act Statement: Correct grammar OF 301b (Volunteer
Sign-up Form for Groups) Note: volunteers in a group use this to
agree to a specific volunteer opportunity • Title: Remove “Natural
& Cultural Resources” from the title, resulting in the title of
“VOLUNTEER SERVICE AGREEMENT - Volunteer Sign-up Form for Groups” •
Instructions: Correct grammar • Burden Statement: Correct grammar •
Privacy Act Statement: Correct grammar • Footer: Adjusted page
numbers to allow for multiple copies of the second page to be
printed.
Agency/Sub Agency
RCF ID
RCF Title
RCF Status
IC Title
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.
Form OF-301b Use of 301b Form
PUBLISHED 30 Day Notice ICR 1093-0006 (89 FR 68642) 08272024.pdf
FINAL SSA--1093-0006 2024.docx
Use of 301b Form