Turtle Distribution Database

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Published 30-Day 91 FR 48402 1028-0138 Turtle Distribution Database 20260731.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-31	Available
Supporting Statement A - 1028-0138 - Turtle Distribution Database - 20260728.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-07-28	Available
Published 60-Day 91 FR 27361 1028-0138 Turtle Distribution Database 20260514.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-14	Available
Turtle screenshot OMB Control number and PRA statement_v2.png	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-08-24	Available
1028-NE@ Turtle distribution database questionnaire.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-05-19	Available
SORN 16 DOI Learn.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-04-03	Available
Organic Act.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-04-03	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
259466	Questionnaire 123	Other-App	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0138	ICR Reference No: 202603-1028-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202304-1028-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: Margaret Lamont
Title: Turtle Distribution Database
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/31/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2026
Responses	250	250
Time Burden (Hours)	21	21
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The order Testudines, which encompasses tortoises and freshwater and marine turtles, is among the most threatened group of vertebrates in the world. However, turtles are frequently observed during everyday activities, such as while walking through a park, driving along a roadway, or kayaking in a river or pond. Local citizen-science projects focused on single species (such as box turtles) have provided valuable demographic information for turtle populations, but these projects are isolated both spatially and specifically (i.e., focused on one species). This project would use sighting information supplied by citizens to fill gaps in our knowledge of turtle distributions throughout Northern Florida. When a citizen observes a turtle, they would document the species (if possible), location (latitude/longitude collected via cell phone), date, and time, and they would photograph the animal. We would also ask each contributor to provide their initials (not full name) and a way to contact them if questions about the entry arise (e.g., phone number or email address). The sighting information will be mapped and used to develop species-distribution maps.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 31 Name of Law: Organic Act of March 3, 1879
  

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:
	91 FR 27361	05/14/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 48402	07/31/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Questionnaire 123

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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	250	250	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	21	21	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $781

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 07/31/2026

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