National Wildlife Refuge System: Indian Tribe, State Agency, and Local Partner Surveys

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1018-refuge eval published 30-day notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-11-14
1018-refuge eval supporting statement A with rev.rtf Supporting Statement A	2008-02-19
16USC668dd.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-11-09
1018-refuge eval 60-day.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-11-09
1018-refuge eval Supporting Statement B with rev.doc Supporting Statement B	2008-02-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182587	NWRS Partner Survey Other-Survey	New
182586	NWRS Indian Tribe and State Agency Partner Survey Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0138	ICR Reference No: 200709-1018-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Wildlife Refuge System: Indian Tribe, State Agency, and Local Partner Surveys
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/21/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/14/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	440	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	147	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act of 1997 (RIA), which amended the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), guides planning and management of the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS). The RIA establishes the mission and objectives for the System and clearly defines a hierarchy of uses. The mission of the Refuge System is “to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans." To accomplish its mission, the Refuge System has developed a strategic plan and 12 strategic outcome goals. The Indian Tribe and State Agency and Local Partner Surveys will solicit the views of key partners and stakeholders as to the Refuge System's effectiveness in achieving its mission.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 668dd-668-ee Name of Law: National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act
  

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:
	72 FR 8004	02/22/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 64084	11/14/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NWRS Indian Tribe and State Agency Partner Survey
NWRS Partner Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	440	0	0	440	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	147	0	0	147	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: $26,677

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 11/14/2007

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