Survey of National Wildlife Refuge Visitors

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1018-refuge visitor survey 30-day published.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-02-02
1018-SSB refuge visitor survey.doc Supporting Statement B	2010-02-02
1018-SSA refuge visitor survey.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-02-02
16 USC 668dd-668ee.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-01-20
60 day notice published.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-01-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
191803	Nonresponse bias check survey Other-survey instrument	New
191802	National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Survey Other-survey instrument	New
191801	Initial Contact - Refuge Visitor Survey Other-initial contact script	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0145	ICR Reference No: 201001-1018-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Survey of National Wildlife Refuge Visitors
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 06/24/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/02/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2013	36 Months From Approved
Responses	23,250	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	4,647	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The survey will provide refuge managers, planners, and visitor services professionals with scientifically sound data that can be used to: (1) Prepare conservation planning documents; (2) Determine if we are meeting GPRA visitor satisfaction goals; (3) Improve the design of visitor facilities; (4) Tailor visitor services and facilities to match visitor interests and needs; (5) Better protect refuge resources by combining this data with biological data; and (6) Understand the economic impact of visitors to the local community.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 668dd-668ee Name of Law: National Wildlife Refuge 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:
	74 FR 5940	02/03/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 5340	02/02/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Nonresponse bias check survey
Initial Contact - Refuge Visitor Survey
National Wildlife Refuge Visitor 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	23,250	0	0	23,250	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,647	0	0	4,647	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: $367,185

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: 02/02/2010

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