[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 206 (Tuesday, October 24, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63606-63617]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-27109]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service


Information Collection To Be Submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction 
Act (PRA)

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) plans to submit 
the collection of information requirement described below to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) for

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approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). A 
copy of this information collection is included in this notice. You may 
obtain additional copies of the collection requirement, related survey 
and explanatory material by contacting the Service's Information 
Collection Clearance Officer at the phone number listed below. The 
Service is soliciting comment and suggestions on the requirement as 
described below.

DATES: Interested parties must submit comments on or after December 26, 
2000.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties should send comments and suggestions on 
the requirement to Rebecca A. Mullin, Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, 
Suite 222, Arlington, VA 22203, (703) 358-2278 or 
Rebecca_Mullin@fws,gov E-mail.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Farrell, (703) 358-2156, fax 
(703) 358-1837, or [email protected] E-mail.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

General

    Comments regarding this survey were received as a result of the 
survey being published in the Federal Register, Volume 65, Number 13, 
pages 3331-3366, January 20, 2000. We received 57 comments from 12 
respondents. Most comments pertained to minor textual changes to 
improve clarity, while others addressed specific questions, time burden 
on respondents, and implementation of the survey. Comments regarding 
textual changes were used in revising the survey to the extent 
possible.

Written Comments

    Issue 1. Five comments suggested that the hours of burden are under 
estimated or too long.
    Response: The hour burden was calculated through consultation with 
and sampling of state agencies and boating and fishing related not-for-
profit organizations. While revising the survey instrument, we reduced 
the burden by 3 minutes for Parts A and B and by 5 minutes for parts C 
and D by shortening some questions and eliminating others.
    Issue 2. Three respondents noted that the survey instrument sample 
sizes and suggested response rates are not adequate to assess boating 
access needs statewide.
    Response: To allow the States maximum flexibility, States may 
determine the necessary sample size and methodology leading to response 
rates that ensure receipt of statistically valid information.
    Issue 3. One comment suggested that Part A of the survey asks 
fishing related questions and is not applicable to this subset of 
boaters.
    Response: The survey designers (listed in Section B.5 of this 
justification) represented State natural resource agencies and the 
boating and fishing communities. The Service received no indication 
that the fishing related questions did not apply to boaters using 
nontrailerable vessels. No changes were made to Part A in response to 
this comment.
    Issue 4. A comment stated that questions regarding the length and 
draft of boats using facilities was unnecessary.
    Response: We agree with this statement because the individual Parts 
of the survey define boat sizes and therefore we deleted the question.
    Issue 5. One respondent requested definition of several terms 
including, ``off-limits areas'' and ``seasonal use restrictions.''
    Response: We edited questions 4 and 24 in Parts C and D, thereby 
eliminating the terms and clarifying the questions.
    Issue 6. One comment suggested that Part C, question 6 be revised 
to include nontrailerable boater needs.
    Response: Part C, as defined, addresses the needs of nontrailerable 
boats specifically. In response to this comment, we revised Part C, 
questions 6 (now question 4) to include permanent facilities for use by 
non-trailerable boats.
    Issue 7. One comment suggested that service providers for 
nontrailerable boats cannot provide accurate information regarding 
repair and maintenance costs of boating facilities.
    Response: We agree that question 11 in Part C and question 21 in 
Part D could not be answered accurately, therefore we removed the 
questions from the survey.
    Issue 8. One respondent suggested that determining usage of 
facilities according to how boaters launch their vessels was 
unnecessary.
    Response: The Service worked with state natural resource agencies 
and members of the boating and fishing communities to develop this 
survey and feels the information is necessary to adequately assess 
trailerable boating access needs. Therefore, we did not change this 
portion of the survey.
    Issue 9. One comment suggested that respondents would not answer 
question 20 of Part D of each site.
    Response: This information is necessary to assess boating facility 
conditions and needs. The survey was revised to allow respondents 
operating more than five facilities to estimate total needs for all 
facilities.
    Issue 10. One comment suggested the survey require respondents to 
include personal information.
    Response: Only information regarding the need for boating 
facilities is sought. The need for a national boating access needs 
assessment is not sufficient to justify collection of personal 
information. No change was made in response to this comment.
    Issue 11. Four comments asked if additional questions may be asked 
of the respondents.
    Response: Federal regulations prohibit alteration of an approved 
survey without seeking approval of the changes made from the Office of 
Management and Budget. Therefore, States may not add questions to this 
survey.
    Issue 12. One comment suggested the use of a multiple choice format 
when asking boaters about preferred destinations (Part A question 9).
    Response: The survey cannot be developed at a Federal level for 
implementation by individual States and include State specific data in 
a multiple choice format. Additionally, Part A, question 9 will yield 
anecdotal data useful in constructing State boating access plans. 
Therefore, no change was made in response to this comment.
    Issue 13. One comment suggested that attempting to acquire 
longitude and latitude data from boat service providers is 
unreasonable.
    Response: This data is necessary to allow State agencies to direct 
boaters to available services, recreation and other related activities. 
No change was made to the survey in response to this comment.
    Issue 14. One comment suggested altering questions in Part C to 
focus on transient boater needs.
    Response: We disagree as the survey is not intended to assess only 
the needs of transient boaters. This is a comprehensive assessment of 
all boating facility needs and as such we cannot focus questions on a 
subset of the total population.
    Title: Boating Infrastructure Grant Program Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 1018-0106 expires 3/31/2003. The Service 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.
    Service Form Number: 3-2187.
    Frequency of Collection: One-time.
    Description and Use: The Service administers the Boating 
Infrastructure Grant Program authorized by the

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Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act. Under the Act, as amended, 
the Service is responsible for development of a survey to assess the 
needs for facilities for recreational boaters. This survey was 
previously approved under the referenced OMB control number. This 
request is for approval of changes to the previously approved survey 
instrument. These changes include dropping certain questions, rewording 
others for clarity, and reformatting the questionnaire, making it 
easier to understand and use. Changes are discussed in detail in this 
notice under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
    Additional Information: The Service plans to submit the following 
information collection requirement to OMB for review and approval under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments are 
invited on (1) whether the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimates of burden of the collection of information; 
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and, (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Description of Respondents: States and the Commonwealth of Puerto 
Rico, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
    Completion Time and Response Estimate:

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                                                                                   Average time
                                                                     Number of     required per    Annual burden
                       Type of information                          interviews*      response          hours
                                                                                     (minutes)
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Boat owners: Part A.............................................          11,200              12           2,240
Boat owners: Part B.............................................          28,000              12           5,600
Boat owners: Part C.............................................           8,400              20           2,800
Boat owners: Part D.............................................           4,000              20           1,333
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    Total.......................................................  ..............  ..............         11,973
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*These numbers are not additive since some of the boaters will fill out both Parts A and B, and most of the
  providers will fill out both Parts C and D.

BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM NATIONAL FRAMEWORK

PART A: RECREATIONAL BOATING NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR 
BOATERS WITH BOATS 26 FEET OR MORE IN LENGTH

    Please answer the following questions about your boating activities 
in [name of State]. [Add comment about confidentiality if applicable 
under state law]

1. Do you own a boat 26 feet or more in length?

{time}  Yes.    {time}  No. You need not complete this questionnaire.

2. Have you boated in [name of State] within the past 2 years?

{time}  Yes.    {time}  No. You need not complete this questionnaire.

3. Do you boat mainly for recreation (NOT for work)?

{time}  Yes.    {time}  No. You need not complete this questionnaire.

4. What type of boat or boats do you own? (Please check all that apply)

{time}  Cabin cruiser (gasoline)    {time}  Cabin cruiser (diesel)    
{time}  Sailboat
{time}  Houseboat/pontoon boat    {time}  Open motor boat    {time}  
Trawler
{time}  Other (please specify) ______
FOR QUESTIONS 5-10 PLEASE REFER TO THE BOAT THAT YOU USE THE MOST
5. Where do you usually keep this boat during the boating season? 
(Please check the one that MOST applies. If you keep your boat in a 
location other than your home please name the specific site)

{time}  At water front property, which is your permanent residence
State------------------------------------------------------------------

{time}  At waterfront property, which is your seasonal residence?
State------------------------------------------------------------------

{time}  On the water at a public or private marina?
State/City/town:-------------------------------------------------------
Site name:-------------------------------------------------------------

{time}  At a `dry-stack' marina or other commercial/private facility?
State/City/town:-------------------------------------------------------
Site name:-------------------------------------------------------------

{time}  Other (specify)
State/City/town:-------------------------------------------------------
Site name:-------------------------------------------------------------

7. How many days a year do you use this boat to go boating in [name of 
state]? (Please check the one that MOST applies.)

{time}  Less than 10 times a year
{time}  11 to 20 times a year

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{time}  20 to 50 times a year
{time}  More than 50 times a year

8. How long is a typical boating trip for you in [name of state]? 
(Please check the one that MOST applies.)

{time}  Day trips or weekends
{time}  Extended trips longer than one weekend

9. Where do you go in this boat? (Please check the one that MOST 
applies.)

{time}  On the water body in which it is kept
{time}  Connected waters up to 25 miles of `home port'
{time}  Connected waters more than 25 miles and less than 50 miles from 
`home port'
{time}  To destination ports over 50 miles

10. What is the average distance that you travel in your boat on a day 
of boating in [name of state]?

    __________ miles.

11. Do you think there are enough transient tie-up facilities in [name 
of State]? (Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5.)

 
               No, need  a lot  No, need a  few     The right     Yes, more  than  Yes, there  are
                     more             more            amount           enough          too many
 
                            1                2                3                4                5
 

12. Please identify 3 areas in [name of State] where you see the 
greatest need for more transient tie-up facilities. (Please be as 
specific as possible and name the county, city or town, and the area 
name or location.)

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                                                                             Area name and/or location (such as
             Site name                        County/city or town            lake, slough, bay, harbour, section
                                                                                     of river or other)
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Site #1
Site #2
Site #3
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13. Thinking about the boating area(s) you just mentioned in Question 
#12, what kinds of features do you think are needed at each? (Please 
check all that apply.)

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                                                                   Area #1          Area #2          Area #3
                                                                  (specify)        (specify)        (specify)
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Transient slip or tie-up facilities..........................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Transient moorings...........................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Fuel (gasoline)..............................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Fuel (diesel)................................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Utilities (electric, water, phone)...........................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Restrooms....................................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Sewage pumpout stations......................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Other (specify)..............................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Other (specify)..............................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Other (specify)..............................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
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14. Please rate how the following factors may impact your decision NOT 
to boat in (name of State) more frequently. (Please check one for each 
factor listed.)

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                                                                           Medium                     Does not
                                              No impact    Low impact      impact      High impact      apply
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Not enough transient slips, moorings, or        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
 tie-up facilities........................
Inaccessibility due to shallow water/           {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
 channel depths...........................
Not enough information about transient tie-     {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
 up facility locations....................
Not enough adequate facilites (fuel,            {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
 utilities, restrooms)....................
Congested waterways (boat traffic)........      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Poor water quality for fishing............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Poor water quality for swimming...........      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify)...........................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify)...........................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify)...........................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
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15. How do you reach the shoreline from your boat? (Please check ALL 
that apply.)

{time}  Via shore-side slip or other transient tie-up facility
{time}  Via a dinghy from a moored or anchored position
{time}  Pulling onto shore or close to shore, using a gangway
{time}  Other
16. If you checked MORE THAN ONE option in Question #15 above, which do 
you prefer? (Please check the one that you MOST prefer.)

{time}  Via shore-side slip or other transient tie-up facility
{time}  Via a dinghy from a moored or anchored position

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{time}  Pulling onto shore or close to shore, using a gangway
{time}  Other

17. What is the minimum water depth in feet required for safe operation 
of the boat you use the most?

{time}  __________ feet

18. Please use the space below to make any other comments or 
suggestions about recreational boating in your State.

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    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (U.S.C. 552), please be advised that:
    The gathering of information from applicants to assess recreational 
boating facility needs is authorized under the Federal Aid in Sport 
Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777k). Information from this survey 
will be used to assess the needs for recreational boating facilities. 
Your participation in completing this form is not required to obtain 
benefits under the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. Once submitted 
this survey becomes public information and is not protected under the 
Privacy Act. The public reporting burden for this survey is estimated 
at 10 to 25 minutes per response, including time for gathering 
information and completing. Direct comments to the Service Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, (1018-0106), U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 222-ARLSQ; 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240.
    An agency may not conduct and a person is not required to complete 
a collection of information unless a currently valid OMB control number 
is displayed.

PART B: BOATING NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR BOATERS WITH 
BOATS UNDER 26 FEET IN LENGTH

    Please answer the following questions about your boating activities 
in [name of State]. [Add comment about confidentiality if applicable 
under State law]

1. Do you own a boat under 26 feet in length?

{time}  Yes.    {time}  No. You need not complete this questionnaire.

2. Have you boated in [name of State] within the past 2 years?

{time}  Yes.    {time}  No. You need not complete this questionnaire.

3. Do you boat mainly for recreation (NOT for work)?

{time}  Yes.    {time}  No. You need not complete this questionnaire.

4. What type of boat or boats do you own? (Please check all that 
apply.)

{time}  Cabin cruiser (gasoline)
{time}  Bass boat/jon boat
{time}  Inflatable boat/raft
{time}  Unpowered rowboat
{time}  Other (please specify) ______
{time}  Cabin cruiser (diesel)
{time}  Open motor boat
{time}  Houseboat/pontoon boat
{time}  Canoe/kayak
{time}  Sailboat
{time}  Jet drive boat
{time}  Personal water craft
{time}  Sailboard
FOR QUESTIONS 6-8 PLEASE REFER TO THE BOAT THAT YOU USE THE MOST
5. Where do you usually keep this boat during the boating season? (If 
you keep your boat in a location other than you home, please name the 
specific site.)

{time}  Public or private marina
{time}  At home on a trailer or in a rented dry storage area (that is 
not a marina)
{time}  Waterfront property that you own, rent, or lease
{time}  Other __________

7. How do you put your boat in the water in [name of State]?

{time}  I use a trailer
{time}  I carry it down to the water

8. How many miles (one way) do you typically transport the boat to go 
boating in [name of State]?

    __________miles

9. Please identify 3 [name of State] areas where you see the greatest 
need for more boat access sites. (Please be as specific as possible and 
name the country, city or town, and the area name of location.)

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                                                                             Area name and/or location (such as
                Site                          County/city or town            lake, slough, bay, harbor, section
                                                                                     or river or other)
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Site #1
Site #2
Site #3
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10. Thinking about the boating area(s) you just mentioned in Question # 
9, what kinds of support features do you think are needed at each? 
(Please check all that apply.)

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                                                                   Site #1          Site #2          Site #3
                                                                  (specify)        (specify)        (specify)
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Carry-down walkway to the water's edge.......................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Boarding floats..............................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Launch ramp..................................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Parking......................................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Waste pumpouts...............................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Restrooms/showers............................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Other (specify)..............................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Other (specify)..............................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
Other (specify)..............................................         {time}           {time}           {time}
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11. Please rate how the following factors may impact your decision NOT 
to boat in [name of State] more frequently. (Please check one for each 
factor listed.)

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                                                                           Medium                     Does  not
                                             No  impact    Low  impact     impact     High  impact      apply
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Not enough boat access sites..............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Not enough information about access site        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
 locations................................
Not enough adequate facilities (fuel,           {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
 utilities, restrooms)....................
Congested waterways (boat traffic)........      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Poor water quality for fishing............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Poor water quality for swimming...........      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify)...........................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify)...........................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify)...........................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
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12. Do you think there are enough boat access sites in [name of state]? 
(Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5.)

 
               No, need  a lot  No, need a  few     The right     Yes, more  than  Yes, there  are
                     more             more            amount           enough          too many
 
                            1                2                3                4                5
 

13. Please use the space below to make any other comments or 
suggestions about recreational boating in your State.

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----------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
350-1) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (U.S.C. 552), please be advised 
that:
    The gathering of information from applicants to assess recreational 
boating facility needs is authorized under the Federal Aid in Sport 
Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777k). Information from this survey 
will be used to assess the needs for recreational boating facilities. 
Your participation in completing this form is not required to obtain 
benefits under the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. Once submitted 
this survey becomes public information and is not protected under the 
Privacy Act. The public reporting burden for this survey is estimated 
at 10 to 25 minutes per response, including time for gathering 
information and completing. Direct comments to the Service Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, (1018-0106), U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 222-ARLSQ: 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240.
    An agency may not conduct and a person is not required to complete 
a collection of information unless a currently valid OMB control number 
is displayed.

PART C

    If you operate a marine or other tie-up facility in [name of State] 
that serves boats 26 feet or more in length, please answer the 
following questions. If you do not operate facilities for boats 26 feet 
or more in length but do operate an access site that services 
trailerable or car top boats under 26 feet in length, please go to Part 
D below.
    IF YOU OPERATE MORE THAN 5 FACILITIES PLEASE ESTIMATE RESPONSES FOR 
ALL YOUR FACILITIES COMBINED, PLACE ANSWERS UNDER FACILITY #1.

RECREATIONAL BOATING NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PROVIDERS

    Please answer the following questions about your boating facility 
or access site in [name of State]. [Add comment about confidentiality 
if applicable under state law]

Are you a public or private boating facilities provider in [name of 
State]?

{time}  Private provider (Non-government agency)
{time}  Public provider (Government agency, includes private leases on 
Public land.)
{time}  Neither (You need not complete this questionnaire.)

1. How many boat facilities for boats over 26 feet do you operate in 
[name of State]

    __________ facilities


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2. Please list the boating facility or facilities in [name of State] 
that you operate or manage for boats 26 feet or more in length.

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                                                                          Area  (Lake, cove,
                                   Name of facility     County/City or       slough, bay,
                                   (marina, courtesy         town          harbor or section    Lat/Long or GPS
                                      dock, etc.)                              of river)
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Facility #1:
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Facility #2:
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Facility #3:
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Facility #4:
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Facility #5:
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3. For each facility listed in Question #2, indicate the requirements 
for boater use. Check all that apply. List facilities in same order as 
Question #2.

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                                                None (first
                                                 come first    Club membership    Reservations     Fee charged
                                                  served)          required         required
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Facility #1.................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
Facility #2.................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
Facility #3.................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
Facility #4.................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
Facility #5.................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
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4. For each facility listed in Question #2, estimate the number of 
transient tie-up slips, permanent tie-up slips, transient moorings and 
permanent moorings. (List facilities in same order as Question #2.)

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                                       Number of           Number of           Number of
                                   transient slips/    permanent slips/        transient           Number of
                                        tie-ups             tie-ups            moorings       permanent moorings
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Facility #1:
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Facility #2:
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Facility #3:
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Facility #4:
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Facility #5:
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5. For each facility listed in Question #2, identify the types of 
support features at the listed facilities. (Check all that apply. List 
facilities in same order as Question #2.)

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                                                                                                     Sewage
                                                          Gas fuel     Diesel fuel    Restrooms     pumpouts     Electricity      Water      Telephones
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Facility #1...........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Facility #2...........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Facility #3...........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Facility #4...........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Facility #5...........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
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6. For Facility #1 that you listed in Question #2 what repairs, 
replacements, expansions, or additions do you think are needed or you 
would do if you could? (Check all that apply. List facilities in same 
order as Question #2.)

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                                                                                                      Does not
   Facility #1 (specify):     None  needed     Repair        Replace       Expand          Add          apply
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Transient slips or tie-ups        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Transient moorings                {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Gasoline facilities               {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Diesel fuel facilities            {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Restrooms                         {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Sewage pumpouts                   {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Electricity                       {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Water                             {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Telephone                         {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Oil disposal                      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify)                   {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify)                   {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
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6. For Facility #2 that you listed in Question #2 what repairs, 
replacements, expansions, or additions do you think are needed or you 
would do if you could? (Check all that apply. List facilities in same 
order as Question #2.)

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                                                                                                      Does not
    Facility #2 (specify)     None  needed     Repair        Replace       Expand          Add          apply
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Transient slips or tie-ups..      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Transient moorings..........      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Gasoline facilities.........      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Diesel fuel facilities......      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Restrooms...................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Sewage pumpouts.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Electricity.................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Water.......................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Telephone...................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Oil disposal................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other specify)..............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6. For Facility #3 that you listed in Question #2 what repairs, 
replacements, expansions, or additions do you think are needed or you 
would do if you could? (Check all that apply. List facilities in same 
order as Question #2.)

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                                                                                                      Does not
   Facility #3 (specify):     None  needed     Repair        Replace       Expand          Add          apply
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Transient slips or tie-ups..      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Transient moorings..........      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Gasoline facilities.........      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Diesel fuel facilities......      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Restrooms...................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Sewage pumpouts.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Electricity.................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Water.......................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Telephone...................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Oil disposal................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6. For Facility #4 that you listed in Question #2 what repairs, 
replacements, expansions, or additions do you think are needed or you 
would do if you could? (Check all that apply. List facilities in same 
order as Question #2.)

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                                                                                                      Does not
   Facility #4 (specify):     None  needed     Repair        Replace       Expand          Add          apply
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Transient slips or tie-ups..      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Transient moorings..........      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Gasoline facilities.........      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Diesel fuel facilities......      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Restrooms...................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Sewage pumpouts.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Electricity.................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Water.......................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Telephone...................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Oil disposal................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6. For Facility #5 that you listed in Question #2 what repairs, 
replacements, expansions, or additions do you think are needed or you 
would do if you could? (Check all that apply. List facilities in same 
order as Question #2.)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      Does not
   Facility #5 (specify):     None  needed     Repair        Replace       Expand          Add          apply
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Transient slips or tie-ups..      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Transient moorings..........      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Gasoline facilities.........      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Diesel fuel facilities......      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Restrooms...................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Sewage pumpouts.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Electricity.................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Water.......................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Telephone...................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Oil disposal................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
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    For all of your facilities combined in [name of State], please 
identify how boaters know about your facilities (Check all that apply.)

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                         State            Chamber of
Paid  advertising     publications         commerce       World  wide web    Other  (specify)   Other  (specify)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       {time}             {time}             {time}             {time}             {time}             {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

8. Below is a list of reasons why boaters may use facilities you 
identified in Question #2. Why do you think the public uses each 
facility? (Check all that apply for each facility. List facilities in 
same order as Question #2.)

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                                                                                  Good support
                                                                                    services
                                                        Close to                     (slips,
                                                       population   Good boating      fuel,      Reasonable      Swimming       Fishing         Other
                                                         centers       waters      restrooms,       cost      opportunities  opportunities    (specify)
                                                                                    pumpouts,
                                                                                      etc.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Facility #1.........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}         {time}         {time}        {time}
Facility #2.........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}         {time}         {time}        {time}
Facility #3.........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}         {time}         {time}        {time}
Facility #4.........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}         {time}         {time}        {time}
Facility #5.........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}         {time}         {time}        {time}
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

9. Please rate the overall condition of the listed facility(s) you 
listed in Question #2. (Please check one for each facility. List 
facilities in same order as Question #2.)

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                                                                         Fair  (will
                                                                           require     Good  (will    Excellent
                                                              Poor         upgrade       require         (no
                                                            (requires    within the      upgrade    improvements
                                                          upgrade now)   next 2 to 5   within 5 to   needed for
                                                                           years)       10 years)     10 years)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Facility #1.............................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Facility #2.............................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Facility #3.............................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Facility #4.............................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Facility #5.............................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

10. Do you think there are enough boat tie-up facilities in [name of 
State]?

    {time}  YES      {time}  NO

11. If public funding sources was available for facility repair, 
improvement, expansion, or additions, would you be interested?

    {time}  YES      {time}  NO

12. Please provide any comments about facilities not covered in this 
section.

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----------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
350-1) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (U.S.C. 552), please be advised 
that:
    The gathering of information from applicants to assess recreational 
boating facility needs is authorized under the Federal Aid in Sport 
Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777k). Information from this survey 
will be used to assess the needs for recreational boating facilities. 
Your participation in completing this form is not required to obtain 
benefits under the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. Once submitted 
this survey becomes public information and is not protected under the 
Privacy Act. The public reporting burden for this survey is estimated 
at 10 to 25 minutes per response, including time for gathering 
information and completing. Director comments to the Service 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, (1018-0106), U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service, MS 222-ARLSQ; 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 
20240.
    An agency may not conduct and a person is not required to complete 
a collection of information unless a currently valid OMB control number 
is displayed.

PART D

    If you operate an access site for trailerable or car top boats 
under 26 feet in length, please answer the following questions.

IF YOU OPERATE MORE THAN 5 ACCESS SITES PLEASE ESTIMATE FOR ALL 
YOUR FACILITIES COMBINED, PLACE ANSWERS UNDER FACILITY #1

13. How many boat access sites for boats under 26 feet do you operate 
in [name of State]?

  __________ access sites

14. Please list the access site or sites that you operate or manage in 
[name of State] for boats under 26 feet in length. (Please list each 
specific site.)

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                                                                          Area  (lake, cove,
                                                        County/city or       slough, bay,
                                       Site name             town         harbor, or section    Lat/long or GPS
                                                                               of river)
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Access #1:
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Access #2:
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Access #3:
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Access #4:
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Access #5:
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15. For each access site listed in Question #14, please indicate any 
requirements for boater use. (Check all that apply. List access sites 
in same order as Question #14.)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                None (first
                                                 come first    Club membership    Reservations     Fee charged
                                                  served)          required         required
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Access #1...................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
Access #2...................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
Access #3...................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
Access #4...................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
Access #5...................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
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16. For each access site listed in Question #14, identify the types of 
support features at each identified access sites. (Check all that 
apply. List access sites in same order as Question #14.)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   Carry down                   Boarding       Sewage
                                   paths, etc.  Launch ramps     floats       pumpouts       Parking      Restrooms
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------
Access #1.......................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Access #2.......................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Access #3.......................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Access #4.......................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Access #5.......................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For each access site listed in Question #14, what repairs, 
replacements, expansions, or additions do you think are needed? (Check 
one for each feature. List access sites in same order as Question #14.)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      Does not
          Access #1           None  needed     Repair        Replace       Expand          Add          apply
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carry-down walkway to.......      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Launch ramp.................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Boarding floats.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Parking.....................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Restrooms...................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Sewage pumpouts.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      Does not
          Access #2           None  needed     Repair        Replace       Expand          Add          apply
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carry-down walkway to.......      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Launch ramp.................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Boarding floats.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Parking.....................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Restrooms...................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Sewage pumpouts.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      Does not
          Access #3           None  needed     Repair        Replace       Expand          Add          apply
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carry-down walkway to.......      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Launch ramp.................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Boarding floats.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Parking.....................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Restrooms...................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Sewage pumpouts.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}

[[Page 63616]]

 
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      Does not
          Access #4           None  needed     Repair        Replace       Expand          Add          apply
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carry-down walkway to.......      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Launch ramp.................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Boarding floats.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Parking.....................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Restrooms...................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Sewage pumpouts.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                      Does not
          Access #5           None  needed     Repair        Replace       Expand          Add          apply
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carry-down walkway to.......      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Launch ramp.................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Boarding floats.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Parking.....................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Restrooms...................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Sewage pumpouts.............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
Other (specify).............      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

18. For all of your access sites combined in [name of State], identify 
how boaters know about your access site(s). (Check all that apply.)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         State            Chamber of
 Paid advertising     publications         commerce        World wide web    Other (specify)    Other (specify)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
        {time}             {time}             {time}             {time}             {time}             {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

19. Below is a list of reasxons why boaters may use access sites you 
identified in Question #14. Why do you think the public uses each 
access site? (Check all that apply. List access sites in same order as 
Question #14.)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                  Good support
                                                                                    services
                                                        Close to    Good boating     (slips,     Reasonable      Fishing        Swimming        Other
                                                       population      waters         fuel,         cost      opportunities  opportunities    (specify)
                                                         centers                   restrooms,
                                                                                    pumpouts,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Access #1...........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}         {time}         {time}        {time}
Access #2...........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}         {time}         {time}        {time}
Access #3...........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}         {time}         {time}        {time}
Access #4...........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}         {time}         {time}        {time}
Access #5...........................................      {time}        {time}        {time}        {time}         {time}         {time}        {time}
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

20. Please rate the overall condition of the listed access site(s) you 
listed in Question #14. (Check one for each access site. List access 
sites in same order as Question #14.)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Fair  (will      Good  (will     Excellent  (no
                                              Poor  (requires  require upgrade  require upgrade    improvements
                                                upgrade now)   within the next   within 5 to 10   needed for 10
                                                                2 to 5 years)        years)           years)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Access #1...................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
Access #2...................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
Access #3...................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
Access #4...................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
Access #5...................................         {time}           {time}           {time}           {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

21. Do you think there are enough boat access sites in [state name]?

    {time}  Yes    {time}  No
22. If public funding sources were available for access repair, 
improvement, expansion, or additions, would you be interested?

    {time}  Yes    {time}  No


[[Page 63617]]


23. Please provide any comments about access sites not covered in this 
section.

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----------------------------------------------------------------------

    Thank you for your help! If you would like a representative of this 
State to contact you about any questions and concerns or if you would 
like additional information about facility and site development funding 
sources, please list your name, facility, telephone number, and best 
time to contact you.

Name-------------------------------------------------------------------
Facility---------------------------------------------------------------
Telephone--------------------------------------------------------------
Time------------------------------------------------------------------

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (U.S.C. 552), please be advised that:
    The gathering of information from applicants to assess recreational 
boating facility needs facility needs is authorized under the Federal 
Aid In Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777k). Information 
from this survey will be used to assess the needs for recreational 
boating facilities. Your participation in completing this form is not 
required to obtain benefits under the Boating Infrastructure Grant 
Program. Once submitted this survey becomes public information and is 
not protected under the Privacy Act. The public reporting burden for 
this survey is estimated at 10 to 25 minutes per response, including 
time for gathering information and completing. Direct comments to the 
Service Information Collection Clearance Officer, (1018-0106), U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 222-ARLSQ; 1849 C Street N.W., 
Washington, D.C. 20240.
    An agency may not conduct and a person is not required to complete 
a collection of information unless a currently valid OMB control number 
is displayed.

    Dated: October 17, 2000.
Rebecca A. Mullin,
Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-27109 Filed 10-23-00; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-M