Question justification Form 7-2534

Question Justifications

Form No. 7-2534, Recreation Use Data Report

Primary objectives in accordance with the Recreation Use Data Report:

1. Background information: The background information questions are intended to gather basic information pertaining to the recreation area. The management agreement and contact information are essential to identification of the recreation area from which data is being gathered. This information will be completed by Reclamation prior to distribution of the form to managing partners.

2. Contact Information: The contact information section is intended to identify the person who supplied the information for the respective sections (i.e., Bureau of Reclamation, Managing Partner, and Concessionaire).

3. Concession Information: The concessions information section is intended to describe concessionaire information including but not limited to ownership, capital improvement and operation and maintenance expenses, revenues, fees, and visitation.

4. Use Authorization: The use authorization section is intended to determine whether a recreation-related use authorization has been issued within an

Area for nonprofit organizations/facilities, exclusive uses, and other use authorizations. The quantity, purpose, description and location must be specified, if applicable.

5. Visitor Information: Total Number for the 12-Month Reporting period: This question is intended to account for visitation within a recreation area on an annual basis.

6. Revenues, Expenses, and Expenditures: This question is intended to account for annual revenue, concessions expenses, expenses and expenditures, and fees paid to the managing entity at Direct and Partner managed recreation areas.

7. Activity Ranking: The activity ranking section is intended to identify and rank the order of the four most popular activities at the recreation area by selecting from the range of activities within the drop-down menu.