Notice2021-16411
Agency Information Collection Activities; National Park Service Recreation Fee Pricing Survey
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Published
August 2, 2021
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing a new information collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 145 (Monday, August 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 41508]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16411]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-WASO-NRSS-EQD-SSB-NPS0027122; PX.XCOMP0134.00.1; 0MB Control
Number 1024-NEW]
Agency Information Collection Activities; National Park Service
Recreation Fee Pricing Survey
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we,
the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing a new information
collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
October 1, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request
(ICR) by mail to Phadrea Ponds, NPS Information Collection Clearance
Officer, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4f3f272e2b3d2a2e103f20212b3c0f213f3c61282039"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3a4a525b5e485f5b654a55545e497a544a49145d554c">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 1024-NEW (RECFEE) in the
subject line of your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this ICR, contact Bret Meldrum, Chief, Social Science Program, at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#73110116072c1e161f1701061e331d03005d141c05"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f1d0d1a0b20121a131b0d0a123f110f0c51181009">[email protected]</span></a> (email); or 970-267-7295 (phone). Please reference
OMB Control Number 1024-NEW (RECFEE) in the subject line of your
comments. Individuals who are hearing or speech impaired may call the
Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY assistance.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all
information collections require approval under the PRA. As part of our
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we invite
the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed,
revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us
assess the impact of our information collection requirements and
minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public
understand our information collection requirements and provide the
requested data in the desired format.
We are especially interested in public comment addressing the
following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether or not the information will have practical utility.
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection
of information, including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used.
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
(4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of response.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available
at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Abstract: The NPS is authorized by the Federal Lands Recreation
Enhancement Act (FLREA; 16 U.S.C. 6801-6814) to collect and retain
recreation fees, including entrance fees and amenity fees for certain
facilities, equipment, and services (such as campgrounds). Recreation
fees collected under FLREA are used for a variety of projects that
enhance the visitor experience. The NPS is also mandated by 54 U.S.C.
100701 and 100702 to provide state-of-the-art management, protection,
and interpretation of, and research on, the resources of the System
that is enhanced by the availability and utilization of a broad program
of the highest quality science and information.
The NPS intends to pilot test a general population survey of recent
and potential park visitors to evaluate behavior under different
entrance fee pricing models. The proposed information collection will
inform the design and administration of a future survey that is
intended to help determine revenue and access implications of different
entrance fee rates and collection models. The pilot study options will
include explorations in, at minimum--increases in entrance fees,
different fee structures, and technology-based solutions for collecting
entrance fees to make the entrance process more convenient and
efficient for visitors.
The first step in the process is to create and pretest survey
questions. A pretest will be conducted to (1) validate the survey
questions, (2) investigate various sampling methods, (3) estimate the
respondent burden, and (4) determine the usability of the survey
design. Following the pretest, a pilot survey will be administered
nationwide to a sample of recent and potential park visitors. The pilot
survey will be used to evaluate how visitors might respond to
hypothetical questions regarding changes in entrance fees, fee
structures, and technology-based solutions for collecting entrance
fees. The pilot is designed to understand the effectiveness of the
instrument and the response rates for the eventual final survey. A
preliminary analysis of these results will demonstrate how different
entrance fee rates and collection modes could affect revenue and
visitor access. The data will allow the NPS to understand the degree of
interest and methods-based considerations for a comprehensive study on
fees with the intent of making more transparent and science-informed
pricing decisions in the future.
Title of Collection: National Park Service Recreation Fee Pricing
Survey.
OMB Control Number: 1024-NEW.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: New.
Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals/households.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Frequency of Collection: One-time.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Phadrea Ponds,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-16411 Filed 7-30-21; 8:45 am]
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