Grazing Permit Administration Forms

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FS-2200-001 Grazing Permit Administration Forms Form	Modified
0596-0003_2012_renewal_Grazing_Permits_Supporting_Statement 08-22-2012.docx Supporting Statement A	2012-08-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3157	Grazing Permit Administration Forms Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0596-0003	ICR Reference No: 201203-0596-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200904-0596-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Grazing Permit Administration Forms
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/22/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/21/2012
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is approving the collection for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2012
Responses	1,411	0	5,400
Time Burden (Hours)	553	0	2,045
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The data collected is used by the Forest Service to administer the grazing program in accordance with federal regulations. This data is used in the determination of eligibility of applicants for grazing permits, administrative actions affecting existing permits, and application of grazing fees. This request covers 7 Forest Service nationwide level forms.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 1700 Name of Law: Federal Land Policy & Management Act of 1976
  

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:
	76 FR 80329	12/23/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 36983	06/20/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Grazing Permit Administration Forms	FS-2200-001, FS-2200-012, FS-2200-002, FS-2200-013, FS-2200-016, FS-2200-017, FS-2200-025	Refund Credit or Transfer Application ,   Waiver of Term Grazing Permit ,   Application for Temporary Grazing or Livestock Use Permit ,   Escrow Waiver of Term Grazing Permit ,   Application for Term Grazing Permit ,   Application for Term Private Land Grazing Permit ,   Ownership Statement by Corporation of Partnership

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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	1,411	5,400	0	91	-4,080	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	553	2,045	0	37	-1,529	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: Upon this submission, the estimated number of responses is now based on the actual number of permits issued by Forest Service during the previous three years,resulting in a decrease in the estimated annual number of respondents and associated burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $15,613

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: 06/21/2012

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