Using Web and Mobile-based Applications During NPS Citizen Science Events

OMB 1024-0275

The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting approval to use mobile and web-based applications (e.g., iNaturalist, eBird, etc.) as a means to record on-site species observations during NPS sponsored citizen science events. iNaturalist and eBird are third-party websites that allow the public to provide observations that include locations, photographs, and sound. Both of these platforms are currently being used by visitors in parks. OMB approval will allow parks to sponsor events and use the tools to collect data during the events.The participation of citizen scientists via iNaturalist provides immediate on-site input that is often not available with the current level of NPS staffing.

The latest form for Using Web and Mobile-based Applications During NPS Citizen Science Events expires 2023-05-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
1024-0275 SSA 1-26-2023.docx Supporting Statement A
DI-4001-a1978593MT.pdf Supplementary Document
1024-0275 60-day FRN 11-10-2022 87 FR 67955.pdf Supplementary Document
General Public Observations (eBird) Other-NPS Citizen Science Registration Webpage
General Public Observations (iNaturalist) Other-NPS Registration Webpage

All Historical Document Collections

202301-1024-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2023-02-22
201812-1024-003 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2019-02-27
201507-1024-001 Approved with change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	2015-08-25

OMB Details

General Public Observations (iNaturalist)

Federal Enterprise Architecture: Natural Resources - Recreational Resource Management and Tourism