Programmatic Clearance Process for NPS-Sponsored Public Surveys

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1024-0224 Published 30 Day Notice - 91 FR 50557 - 08052026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-05	Available
1024-0224 SSA_(7.1.2026).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-07-06	Available
1024-0224 SSB - (ver.6.2026).docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
EO13571.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-07	Available
EO12862.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-07	Available
nepa_42USC4332A.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-07	Available
54USC100702.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-07	Available
1024-0224 Programmatic Clearance Form (2026).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
1024-0224 NPS Programmatic_Guidelines (6.2026).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
2026 NPS Pool of Known Questions.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available
1024-0224 60-Day FRN (91 FR 32430).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-15	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1024-0224	ICR Reference No: 202606-1024-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202503-1024-006
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Programmatic Clearance Process for NPS-Sponsored Public Surveys
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: 08/05/2026

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2026
Responses	44,250	132,750
Time Burden (Hours)	11,792	35,376
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting a three-year extension of its Programmatic Clearance for NPS-Sponsored Public Surveys. The Programmatic Clearance enables NPS provide an expedited review of requests to conduct social science research (e.g., questionnaires, focus groups, interviews, etc.) in the National Park System This information collected informs and improves the services and products NPS provides to the public and thus better carry out part of its statutory mission.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
   EO: EO 13571 Name/Subject of EO: Streamlining Service Delivery and Improving Customer Service
   US Code: 54 USC 100702 Name of Law: The National Park Service Act of 1916
   US Code: 42 USC 4332A Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act of as amended in 1982
  

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 32430	06/01/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 50557	08/05/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	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	44,250	132,750	0	0	-88,500	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,792	35,376	0	0	-23,584	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: $1,736,016

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: 08/05/2026

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