Notice2022-09114
Information Collection: Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Program Administration
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Published
April 28, 2022
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the USDA Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the renewal of a currently approved information collection, Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Program Administration.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 82 (Thursday, April 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25216-25217]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-09114]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection: Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers
Program Administration
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
USDA Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals
and organizations on the renewal of a currently approved information
collection, Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Program
Administration.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before June 27, 2022
to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will
be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Eric
Sandeno, Wilderness/Wild and Scenic Rivers Information Manager, USDA
Forest Service, 1627 Cemetery Road/PO Box 210, Marlinton, WV 24954.
Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to Eric Sandeno at
304-799-6820 or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1e7b6c777d306d7f707a7b70715e6b6d7a7f30797168"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a5c0d7ccc68bd6c4cbc1c0cbcae5d0d6c1c48bc2cad3">[email protected]</span></a>.
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Due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols to protect employees
and visitors, Forest Service offices may be closed to the public. The
public may inspect comments received at the USDA Forest Service, 1627
Cemetery Road, Marlinton, WV 24954 during normal business hours and if
arrangements are made in advance.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Sandeno, Wilderness/Wild and
Scenic Rivers Information Manager, at 304-799-4334, extension 7995548
or via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1570677c763b66747b71707b7a55606671743b727a63"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="197c6b707a376a78777d7c7776596c6a7d78377e766f">[email protected]</span></a>. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Information Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 twenty-four hours a day,
every day of the year, including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Program
Administration.
OMB Number: 0596-0106.
Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2022.
Type of Request: Renewal with revisions.
Abstract: Visitor Permits and Visitor Registration Cards may be
required as a means to disperse use, protect natural and cultural
resources, provide for the health and safety of visitors, allocate
capacity, provide special restrictions or important information the
visitor should know, and address overuse and site deterioration in
environmentally sensitive areas.
Forms
FS-2300-30, Visitor's Permit. Information collected includes the
visitor's name and address, area(s) to be visited, dates of visit,
length of stay, location of entry and exit points, method of travel,
number of people in the group, and where applicable, the number of pack
and saddle stock (that is, the number of animals either carrying people
or their gear), the number of dogs, and the number of watercraft and/or
vehicles (where allowed).
The Forest Service employee who completes the Visitor's Permit will
note on the permit any special restrictions or important information
the visitor should know. The visitor receives a copy of the permit and
instructions to keep the permit with them for the duration of the
visit.
FS-2300-32, Visitor Registration Card. Information collected
includes the visitor's name and address, area(s) to be visited, dates
of visit, length of stay, location of entry and exit points, method of
travel, number of people in the group, and where applicable, the number
of pack and saddle stock (that is, the number of animals either
carrying people or their gear) in the group, the number of dogs, and
the number of watercraft and/or vehicles (where allowed).
Estimate of Annual Burden: 3 minutes.
Type of Respondents: Individuals.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 552,000.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 27,600 hours.
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information
is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the
functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have
practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency's
estimate of the burden of the 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;
and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
All comments received in response to this notice, including names
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record.
Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval.
Dated: April 25, 2022.
Tina J. Terrell,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-09114 Filed 4-27-22; 8:45 am]
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