National Visitor Use Monitoring and Customer and Use Survey Techniques for Operations, Management, Evaluation, and Research

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0596-0110 partial list of publication.doc Supplementary Document	2010-03-05
flashcards_version8.doc Supplementary Document	2007-01-17
v8_flashcard_instruction.doc Supplementary Document	2007-01-17
Supporting Statement B OMB 0596-0110 vs. 3.doc Supporting Statement B	2010-04-06
supporting_statement_Part_A 0110 4 12 2010[1][1][1].doc Supporting Statement A	2010-04-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
46525	NVUM Survey - Bureau of Land Management Other-Survey	Modified
46524	NVUM Survey - Department of the Interior Other-Survey	Modified
3223	NVUM Survey - Forest Service Other-Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0596-0110	ICR Reference No: 200909-0596-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200609-0596-008
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Visitor Use Monitoring and Customer and Use Survey Techniques for Operations, Management, Evaluation, and Research
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/29/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/12/2010
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 3 years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2013	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2010
Responses	62,900	0	69,900
Time Burden (Hours)	9,068	0	9,916
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This survey estimates the number of recreation visits that occur on lands in the National Forest System. Recreation is a key output identified in the Forest Service's strategic plan and in the National Forest Management Act. Credible science-based estimates of recreation visitation are critical elements of agency performance reporting and resource planning. The NVUM program develops estimates for each national forest of the national forest visits. On an annual basis the Forest Service is required to report to Congress on the agency's effectiveness in utilizing appropriated funds. The NVUM results and data are an essential information source in addressing forest land management planning, facility master planning, regional- and local-level agency-mandated business planning, national strategic planning, Civil Rights issues regarding service to minorities, and identification of individual forest recreation niches. This request also includes extension of the NVUM survey protocol to several Department of Interior agencies.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 103 - 62 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 Name of Law: Government Performance and Results Act of 1993
   US Code: 16 USC 1600-1614 Name of Law: National Forest Management Act
   PL: Pub.L. 105 - 263 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 Name of Law: Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998
   US Code: 16 USC 1241-1251 Name of Law: National Trails System 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:
	74 FR 68	04/10/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 18469	04/12/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NVUM Survey - Forest Service
NVUM Survey - Bureau of Land Management
NVUM Survey - Department of the Interior

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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	62,900	69,900	0	0	-7,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,068	9,916	0	0	-848	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: There has been a slight decrease in the number of respondents per year. The reduction reflects better coordination with DOI agencies who wish to use this collection to obtain estimates of recreation visitation.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,775,000

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]? No

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)? No

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: 04/12/2010

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