[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 24, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 18121] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-10073] ======================================================================== Notices Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 24, 1996 / Notices [[Page 18121]] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection for Wilderness Administration AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of intent; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service announces its intent to request an extension of a currently approved information collection, under OMB Number 0596-0019, for the agency's wilderness management program. Respondents are National Forest System visitors, who are asked to describe their intended use of the land and estimated duration of use. The data is collected through direct visitor contact by agency personnel during issuance of Visitor Permit Form FS-2300-30 and at unstaffed locations, such as trailheads, by visitors completing Visitor Registration Form FS-2300-32. The information is used by the agency to ensure that use of lands managed by the Forest Service is in the public interest and is compatible with the mission of the agency. Data gathered in this information collection is not available from other sources. DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before June 24, 1996. ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to: Director, Recreation, Heritage & Wilderness Resources (2320), Forest Service, USDA, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, D.C. 20090-6090. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerald Stokes, Recreation Heritage and Wilderness Resources Staff, (202) 205-0925. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description of Information Collection The following describes the information collection to be extended: Title: Wilderness Administration. OMB Number: 0596-0019. Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 1996. Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved information collection. Estimate of Burden: The information requirements for visitors during the application for a visitor permit or for registration to use National Forest System lands varies according to the intended use and expected duration of the use. Two forms have been established to collect the information. The estimated average for each specific form is as follows: Form FS-2300-30--Visitor Permit: .10 hours. Form FS-2300-32--Visitor Registration: .05 hour. Type of Respondents: Individuals and groups requesting use of National Forest System lands. Estimated Number of Respondents: Form FS-2300-30: 75,000 respondents. Form FS-2300-32: 210,000 respondents. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: Form FS-2300-30: 7,500 hours. Form FS-2300-32: 10,500 hours. The agency invites comments on the following: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) 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. Use of Comments All comments received in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Dated: April 18, 1996. Sterling J. Wilcox, Acting Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 96-10073 Filed 4-23-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-11-M