Visitor Attitudes, Experiences, and Expectations Associated with the Oversand Vehicle Zone and Backcountry Camping Areas at Assateague Island National Seashore.

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
30-day _FINAL.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-06-09
ASIS_Supporting_Statement_PartA.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-05-21
ASIS Reminders.doc Supplementary Document	2010-05-17
ASIS Supporting_Statement_PartB.doc Supporting Statement B	2010-05-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
193049	ASIS Backcountry Survey Other-Survey	New
193048	ASIS OSV Survey Other-Survey	New
192961	ASIS Initial Mail Contact Instruction	New
192960	ASIS Non-respondent Survey Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1024-0261	ICR Reference No: 201005-1024-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No: NPS 10-001
Title: Visitor Attitudes, Experiences, and Expectations Associated with the Oversand Vehicle Zone and Backcountry Camping Areas at Assateague Island National Seashore.
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: 07/22/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/09/2010
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	07/31/2013	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,450	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	171	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The proposed study provides information to aid in identifying and evaluating alternatives for future management of an Oversand Vehicle (OSV) Zone and backcountry areas at Assateague Island National Seashore. The purpose is to provide park managers with information about the types and characteristics of visitors to the OSV zone and adjacent backcountry areas, attributes of the OSV zone important to the quality of visitor experience, and visitor attitudes regarding OSV management and resource protection practices. This information will inform an update of the park’s 1982 General Management Plan. The study includes two components: a survey of 2009 OSV permit holders and a survey of 2009 backcountry permit holders.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1 Name of Law: National Park Service Organic Act of 1916
  

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:
	73 FR 9354	02/20/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 32809	06/09/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
ASIS Backcountry Survey
ASIS OSV Survey
ASIS Non-respondent Survey
ASIS Initial Mail Contact

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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	1,450	0	0	1,450	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	171	0	0	171	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: Input from recreational visitors to Assateague Island National Seashore is being requested through voluntary surveys. This input will inform the park's revision of its 1982 General Management Plan. Without the surveys, planning would have to occur without input from a representative sample of park visitors.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,644

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: 06/09/2010

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