Socioeconomic Monitoring Study of National Park Service Visitors

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1024-NEW SEM Supporting Statement A 3-7-25.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-04-17	Available
1024-NEW SEM Cover letters and reminders 1-7-25.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-14	Repair queued
1024-NEW SEM Supporting Statement B 2-25-25.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2025-04-14	Available
30-day FRN.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-14	Repair queued
60 day FRN.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-14	Available
Management Policies 2006 8.11 (1).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-14	Repair queued
PLAW-118publ234.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-14	Available
GAO 15-84.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-14	Repair queued
54USC100702 - System Resource Inventory and Management.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-14	Repair queued
54 U.S.C. 100701 - Protection, Interpretation, and Research in System.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-14	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
274847	SEM Non-response survey	Other-non-response survey	New
274846	SEM Mail-back Survey	Other-mail-back survey	New
274845	SEM Intercept Survey	Other-Intercept Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202504-1024-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Socioeconomic Monitoring Study of National Park Service Visitors
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: 04/17/2025

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	58,544	0
Time Burden (Hours)	6,852	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The National Park Service (NPS) Social Science Program is authorized by the National Park Service Protection, Interpretation, and Research in System (54 U.S.C. 100701) to collect information that will improve the ability of the NPS to provide effective management, protection, and interpretation across the Service. However, data is needed to generalize findings across all national park units in the System with regards to visitor experiences, attitudes, and spending behaviors. Current data does not allow for comparison across units or against a regional and nationwide benchmark of information. The proposed collection will provide generalizable results for NPS managers and planners across the System to understand and monitor visitor demographics, economic contribution, services, facilities, and infrastructure investments. Park units will be able to compare their unit data with regional and national-level data to make informed decisions in future planning and management efforts. In support of these goals, and in alignment with the Explore Act (Public Law 118–234), this effort will also advance national objectives to expand and improve outdoor recreation opportunities through enhanced data on use, access, and public engagement.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 54 USC 100701 Name of Law: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS: Protection, interpretation, and research in System
   PL: Pub.L. 118 - 234 111-232 Name of Law: Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act
   US Code: 54 USC 100702 Name of Law: National Park Service and Related Programs: Research Mandate
  

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:
	86 FR 164	08/27/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 11	01/17/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
SEM Intercept Survey
SEM Mail-back Survey
SEM Non-response survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	58,544	0	0	58,544	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,852	0	0	6,852	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: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,531,999

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: 04/17/2025

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