Notice2022-03337
Agency Information Collection Activities: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Bear Sighting and Encounter Reports
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Published
February 16, 2022
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 16, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8876-8877]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03337]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-AKR-GLBA-NPS0033098; PX.XGLBARP18.00.1 (222); OMB Control Number
1024-0281]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Glacier Bay National
Park and Preserve Bear Sighting and Encounter Reports
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 to renew an information
collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
April 18, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Please provide a copy of your comments to the NPS
Information Collection Clearance Officer (ADIR-ICCO), 12201 Sunrise
Valley Drive, (MS -242) Reston, VA 20191 (mail); or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#384850595c4a5d59674857565c4b7856484b165f574e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ddadb5bcb9afb8bc82adb2b3b9ae9db3adaef3bab2ab">[email protected]</span></a> (email). Please include ``1024-0281'' in the
subject line of your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this ICR, contact Margaret Hazen, Glacier Bay National Park and
Preserve, Supervisory Park Ranger, P.O. Box 140, Gustavus, AK 99826; or
by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#df92beadb8beadbaab8097bea5bab19fb1afacf1b8b0a9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2568445742445740517a6d445f404b654b55560b424a53">[email protected]</span></a>; or by telephone at 907-697-2608.
Individuals who are hearing or speech impaired may call theFederalRelay
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. We may not
conduct, or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection
of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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 National Park Service Organic Act, 54 U.S.C.
100101(a) et seq., requires that the NPS preserve national parks for
the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future
generations. In order to monitor resources and wildlife in the Glacier
Bay National Park and Preserve (GLBA) and to enhance the safety of
future visitors, the park records all bear sightings and interactions
by visitors.
Authorized by 36 CFR 1-7, 12 and 13, Glacier Bay National Park and
Preserve (GLBA) collects bear sighting data submitted by park visitors.
The information collected is used to determine bear movements, habitat
use, and species distribution to minimize conflict between bears and
visitors within the park. NPS Forms 10-405, ``Tatshenshini--Alsek River
Bear
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Report'' and 10-406, ``Bear Information Management Report'' exercises
our statutory authority and responsibility to protect the park areas we
administer and to manage public use.
Bear sighting data provides the park with important information
used to determine bear movements, habitat use, and species
distribution. This information is important for backcountry management
and planning, field research planning, and educational outreach for
visitors. Bear-human interaction data is vital to understanding bear
responses to people, detecting changes in bear behavior, and
identifying areas of high bear-human conflict. Obtaining immediate
information on bear-human conflicts allows managers to respond promptly
to mitigate further conflicts. Proactive mitigation includes notifying
other backcountry users, issuing advisories or recommendations, or
issuing closures to prevent further conflicts and maintain public
safety. Observations and interactions by visitors are recorded using
two forms: (1) NPS Form 10-405``Tatshenshini--Alsek River Bear Report''
collects information regarding bear sightings within GLBA and (2) NPS
Form 10-406 ``Bear Information Management Report'' collects information
when a bear enters a camp, approaches the group, damages gear, obtains
food, and/or acts in an aggressive or threatening manner towards the
group.
Title of Collection: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Bear
Sighting and Encounter Reports.
OMB Control Number: 1024-0281.
Form Number: 10-405, ``Tatshenshini--Alsek River Bear Report'' and
10-406, ``Bear Information Management Report''.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Description of Respondents: Backcountry and frontcountry visitors
to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 50.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 50.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: Average 5 minutes.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
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. 2022-03337 Filed 2-15-22; 8:45 am]
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