Alaska Guide Service Evaluation

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 3-2538 Alaska Guide Service Evaluation (Form 3-2538) (Individuals) Form and Instruction	Modified
1018-0141 Justification for No Material - Nonsubstantive Change 03042025.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2025-03-04
1018-0141 AK Guide Svc SSA Final 08162023.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-08-16
1018-0141 30-day FRN 10182023 88FR71879.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-10-18
1018-0141 60-day FRN 04192023 88FR24207.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-08-15
PIA Contact Information Final 10JAN2020.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-12-15
SORN Updates 03162023 88 FR 16277.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-08-15
16 USC 668dd Administration Act as of 01142019.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-12-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
261595	Alaska Guide Service Evaluation (Form 3-2538) (Individuals) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0141	ICR Reference No: 202503-1018-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202308-1018-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Alaska Guide Service Evaluation
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/04/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2027	04/30/2027
Responses	300	300
Time Burden (Hours)	100	100
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection concerns evaluation of commercial guide services on Fish and Wildlife Service national wildlife refuges in the State of Alaska (State). FWS Form 3-2349 (Alaska Guide Service Evaluation) provides a method for us to: 1) monitor the quality of services provided by commercial guides; (2) gauge client satisfaction with the servicesl and (3) assess the impacts of the activity on refuge resources. In combination with State-required guide activity reports and contacts with guides and clients in the field, this information provides a comprehensive method for monitoring permitted commercial guide activities. A regular program of client evaluation helps refuge managers detect potential problems with guide services so that we can take corrective actions promptly. In addition, we use this information during the competitive selection process for big game and sport fishing guides to evaluate an applicant's ability to provide a quality guiding service.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 668ff-ee Name of Law: National Wildlife Refuge Administration Act of 1966
  

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:
	88 FR 24207	04/19/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 71879	10/18/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Alaska Guide Service Evaluation (Form 3-2538) (Individuals)	3-2538	Alaska Guide Service Evaluation

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	300	300	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	100	100	0	0	0	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 discretionary burden change of 36 annual responses and 34 annual burden hours associated with the new Form 3-2538, Alaska Guide Service Evaluation.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,276

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: 03/04/2025

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