Research Permit and Reporting System Applications and Reports (36 CFR 2.1 and 2.5)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 10-226 Investigator's Annual Report Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 10-741b Application for a Science Education Permit Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 10-741a Research Permit and Reporting System Applications and Reports (36 CFR 2.1 and 2.5) Form and Instruction	Modified
36cfr2.5.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-11-30
36cfr2.1.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-11-30
1024-0236 30-Day Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-11-29
60 day notice published.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-11-23
1024-0236 Supporting Statement Final v2.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-11-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
180757	Investigator's Annual Report Form and Instruction	Modified
180756	Application for a Science Education Permit Form and Instruction	Modified
11172	Research Permit and Reporting System Applications and Reports (36 CFR 2.1 and 2.5) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1024-0236	ICR Reference No: 201008-1024-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200705-1024-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Research Permit and Reporting System Applications and Reports (36 CFR 2.1 and 2.5)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/10/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/30/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2014	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2011
Responses	10,790	0	13,000
Time Burden (Hours)	8,636	0	10,563
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The NPS regulates scientific research, studies and science education activities inside park boundaries under regulations codified at 36 CFR Part 2, Section 2.5. The NPS administers these regulations to provide for scientific research while also protecting park resources and other park uses from adverse impacts that could occur if inappropriate scientific research and collecting studies or science education activities were to be conducted within park boundaries. NPS uses the collected information for managing the use and preservation of park resources and for reporting to the public the status of permitted research and collecting activities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 3 Name of Law: The National Park Service Organic Act
   US Code: 16 USC 5931 Name of Law: The National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998
   US Code: 16 USC 5935 Name of Law: The National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998
   US Code: 16 USC 1 Name of Law: The National Park Service Organic 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:
	75 FR 42459	07/21/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 73124	11/29/2010
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
Investigator's Annual Report	10-226	Investigator's Annual Report
Research Permit and Reporting System Applications and Reports (36 CFR 2.1 and 2.5)	10-741a	Application for a Scientific Research and Collecting Permit
Application for a Science Education Permit	10-741b	Application for a Science Education Permit

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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	10,790	13,000	0	0	-2,210	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,636	10,563	0	0	-1,927	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $21,288,670

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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]? No

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: 11/30/2010

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