In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. The agency is required to display the OMB Control Number and inform respondents of its legal significance in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.5(b).
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2025
45,000
0
45,000
5,870
0
6,386
0
0
0
This survey estimates the number of recreation visits that occur on lands in the National Forest System used to report on an annual basis to Congress on the agency's effectiveness in utilizing appropriated funds.
Requirements have not changed. The number of responses in the burden estimate was adjusted based on the number of responses received in the previously approved information 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.
0596-0110 NVUM Flash Cards Spanish.pdf
0596-0110 NVUM Current Survey - jr.docx
0596-0110 NVUM Burden Hours Spreadsheet-2025.xlsx
0596-0110 NVUM Burden Spreadsheet-2020.xlsm
Forest Service NVUM Survey - response