Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit (36 CFR 1.5, 1.6, and 2.10)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 10-404A 10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Gov) Form and Instruction	New
Form 10-404A 10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Private) Form and Instruction	New
Form 10-404A 10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Individual) Form and Instruction	New
Form 10-404 10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Gov.) Form and Instruction	New
Form 10-404 10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Private Sector) Form and Instruction	New
Form 10-404 10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Individuals) Form and Instruction	Modified
1024-0022 30-Day FRN Published 2017-10832.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-26
54 U.S. 100101.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-04-18
36 CFR 1 and 2.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-02-20
1024-0022 60-day FRN Published 09142016 81178 63204 2016-22010.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-04-18
1024-0022 SSA Final 04252017.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-04-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
226461	10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Gov) Form and Instruction	New
226459	10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Private) Form and Instruction	New
226457	10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Individual) Form and Instruction	New
226395	10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Gov.) Form and Instruction	New
226394	10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Private Sector) Form and Instruction	New
11064	10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Individuals) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1024-0022	ICR Reference No: 201704-1024-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201402-1024-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit (36 CFR 1.5, 1.6, and 2.10)
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: 08/02/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/26/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2017
Responses	319,200	0	285,000
Time Burden (Hours)	35,559	0	23,750
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Backcountry-Wilderness Use Permit Application (NPS Form 10-404) and Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (NPS Form 10-404A) are the primary forms used to implement a backcountry reservation system and provide access into backcountry zones where registration is required or limits are imposed in accordance with regulations. The Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit is an extension of the NPS' statutory authority and responsibility to protect the park areas it administers and to manage public use. The objectives of the permit system are to ensure: (1) requests by backcountry/wilderness users are evaluated by park managers in accordance with applicable statutes and NPS regulations; (2) use of consistent standards and permitting criteria throughout the agency; and (3) to the extent possible, use a single permitting document. The backcountry/wilderness use permit system provides users access to backcountry/wilderness areas of national parks while enhancing resource protection and providing a means of disseminating public safety messages regarding backcountry/wilderness travel, issuing hazard warnings, conducting search and rescue efforts, and providing resource protection. By designating access routes and overnight camping locations, NPS backcountry/wilderness program managers can redistribute users in response to high fire danger; snow, water or wind hazard; bear activity; and other situations that may temporarily close a portion of the backcountry/wilderness. The NPS also uses the permit system as a means of ensuring backcountry/wilderness users receive up-to-date information on backcountry/wilderness sanitation procedures, food storage procedures, wildlife activity, trail conditions, and weather forecasts so NPS concerns for visitor safety are met.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 54 USC 100101 Name of Law: The NPS 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:
	81 FR 63203	09/14/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 24392	05/26/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Individuals)	10-404	Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application
10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Private Sector)	10-404	Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application
10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Gov.)	10-404	Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application
10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Private)	10-404A	NPS Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag
10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Gov)	10-404A	NPS Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag
10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Individual)	10-404A	NPS Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag

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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	319,200	285,000	0	0	34,200	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	35,559	23,750	0	0	11,809	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: We are reporting a burden increase of 34,200 responses and 11,809 hours. This is primarily attributed to a 12% increase in the number of annual applications for backcountry/wilderness since the last reporting cycle. We are reporting an increased cost to the government of $288,346. This is primary attributed to a 12% increase in the number of applications received and needing to be processed compared to the last reporting cycle. It is also due to the addition of supervisory support which was not accounted for in previous submissions. Previous submissions reflected the use of a single combined instrument that met the purposes of the application and the permit hangtag. This submission includes two instruments, the application for the permit and the permit hangtag. Both are completed and processed separately. This is a significant revision.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $954,296

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: 05/26/2017

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