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

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 10-741D Field Work Check-Out Report (govt) Form	New
Form 10-741D Field Work Check-Out Report (private) Form	New
Form 10-741D Field Work Check-Out Report (indiv) Form	New
Form 10-741C Field Work Check-In Report (govt) Form	New
Form 10-741C Field Work Check-In Report (private) Form	New
Form 10-741C Field Work Check-In Report (indiv) Form	New
Form 10-741B Application for a Science Education Permit (govt) Form	Modified
Form 10-741B Application for a Science Education Permit (private) Form	Modified
Form 10-741A Application for Scientific Research and Collecting Permit (govt) Form	Modified
Form 10-741A Application for Scientific Research and Collecting Permit (private) Form	Modified
Form 10-226 Investigator's Annual Report (govt) Form	Modified
Form 10-226 Investigator's Annual Report (private) Form	Modified
Form 10-226 Investigator's Annual Report (indiv) Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 10-741B Application for a Science Education Permit (indiv) Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 10-741A Application for Scientific Research and Collecting Permit (indiv) Form and Instruction	Modified
36cfr2.5.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-15
36cfr2.1.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-15
1024-0236 60-day FRN (published).pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-15
1024-0236 RPRS 30 day FRN (published).pdf Supplementary Document	2020-07-29
1024-0236 SSA - RPRS.6-17-2020.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-06-17
PermitConditionsForSciResearchAndCollecting.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-15
GuidelinesToResearchersForStudyProposals.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-15
ApplicationProceduresAndRequirements.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-15
54 U.S. 100101_100705_100706.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
242262	Field Work Check-Out Report (govt) Form	New
242261	Field Work Check-Out Report (private) Form	New
242260	Field Work Check-Out Report (indiv) Form	New
242259	Field Work Check-In Report (govt) Form	New
242258	Field Work Check-In Report (private) Form	New
242257	Field Work Check-In Report (indiv) Form	New
210506	Application for a Science Education Permit (govt) Form	Modified
210505	Application for a Science Education Permit (private) Form	Modified
210504	Application for Scientific Research and Collecting Permit (govt) Form	Modified
210503	Application for Scientific Research and Collecting Permit (private) Form	Modified
210502	Investigator's Annual Report (govt) Form	Modified
210501	Investigator's Annual Report (private) Form	Modified
180757	Investigator's Annual Report (indiv) Form and Instruction	Modified
180756	Application for a Science Education Permit (indiv) Form and Instruction	Modified
11172	Application for Scientific Research and Collecting Permit (indiv) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1024-0236	ICR Reference No: 202006-1024-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201703-1024-002
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: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/21/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/29/2020
Terms of Clearance: OMB approves this ICR. OMB requests that the agency provide OMB with a summary of responses to any comments received from the State of Alaska when the agency seeks re-approval for this collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2023	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2020
Responses	8,590	0	6,619
Time Burden (Hours)	5,684	0	5,449
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: 54 USC 100101 Name of Law: The National Park Service Organic Act
   US Code: 54 USC 100706 Name of Law: The National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998
   US Code: 54 USC 100705 Name of Law: The National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998
  

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:
	85 FR 15495	03/18/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 45654	07/29/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 15

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Field Work Check-In Report (indiv)	10-741C	PERMITTEE FIELD CHECK-IN REPORT
Field Work Check-In Report (private)	10-741C	PERMITTEE FIELD CHECK-IN REPORT
Field Work Check-In Report (govt)	10-741C	PERMITTEE FIELD CHECK-IN REPORT
Field Work Check-Out Report (indiv)	10-741D	PERMITTEE FIELD CHECK-OUT REPORT
Field Work Check-Out Report (private)	10-741D	PERMITTEE FIELD CHECK-OUT REPORT
Field Work Check-Out Report (govt)	10-741D	PERMITTEE FIELD CHECK-OUT REPORT
Application for a Science Education Permit (govt)	10-741B	Application for a Science Education Permit
Investigator's Annual Report (private)	10-226	Investigator's Annual Report
Application for Scientific Research and Collecting Permit (private)	10-741A	Application for a Scientific Research and Collecting Permit
Investigator's Annual Report (indiv)	10-226	Investigator's Annual Report
Application for Scientific Research and Collecting Permit (indiv)	10-741A	Application for a Scientific Research and Collecting Permit
Application for a Science Education Permit (indiv)	10-741B	Application for a Science Education Permit
Investigator's Annual Report (govt)	10-226	Investigator's Annual Report
Application for Scientific Research and Collecting Permit (govt)	10-741A	Application for a Scientific Research and Collecting Permit
Application for a Science Education Permit (private)	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	8,590	6,619	0	1,280	691	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,684	5,449	0	215	20	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The addition of the new Permittee Field Check-In/Check-Out Reports and the increased number of respondents completing Form 10-226 caused a net increase of 1,971 responses with corresponding increase of 235 burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $25,072,200

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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? No

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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: 07/29/2020

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