[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69604-69605]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-27442]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Information Collection; 4-Rivers Application and Drawing

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and 
organizations on the new information collection, 4-Rivers Application 
and Drawing.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before January 20, 
2009 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be mailed to: Linda 
Walton, River Manager, North Fork Ranger Station, P.O. Box 180, North 
Fork, ID 83466.
    Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 208-865-2738 or by 
e-mail to: [email protected].
    The public may inspect comments received at North Fork Ranger 
Station, P.O. Box 180, 11 Casey Rd., North Fork, ID, during normal 
business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 208-865-2700 
to facilitate entry to the building. Comments may also be reviewed by 
accessing Forest Service Web Page listed: http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/sc/recreation/whitewaterrafting/index.shtml.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Walton, River Manager, Salmon-
Challis National Forest, 208-865-2737. Individuals who use 
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay 
Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 twenty-four hours a day, every day of 
the year, including holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: 4-Rivers Application and Drawing.
    OMB Number: 0596-NEW.
    Type of Request: New.
    Abstract: The 4-Rivers application and drawing provides an 
opportunity for private river runners to compete for a river permit on 
one of four rivers in Idaho. Public demand for use permits on the Main 
Salmon, Middle Fork, Selway, and Snake Rivers are high. The drawing 
provides a means to assist managers and public by accommodating greater 
numbers of people.
    The drawing allows all applicants equal probability of receiving a 
river permit. Selection of permit recipients is via a computer driven 
random selection process. Upon selection, applicants receive river use 
permits from the Forest Service.
    The following Federal Acts provide participating forests with 
management direction, limiting the number of river users during high 
demand seasons while still providing river recreation opportunities to 
visitors. These Acts allow for management controls necessary to protect 
river resources and enhance river ecosystems previously determined to 
have superior characteristics.
    1. The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Plan 1982, 
updated 2003.
    2. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 1968.
    3. The Wilderness Act of 1964.
    4. Central Idaho Wilderness Act (CIWA) of 1980.
    Drawing participants enter required information electronically into 
a Forest Service database. Forest Service personnel (river managers and 
clerks) in Forest offices associated with each river, check received 
hardcopy applications for completeness and errors prior to entry into 
database. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications 
electronically.
    Applicants provide:
    1. Photo Identification Number.
    2. State of Identification and type of ID (Driver's license, 
Passport, Other).
    3. Name.
    4. Mailing Address.
    5. Other contact information: e-mail address, day and evening phone 
numbers, fax number.
    6. Choice of launch dates and rivers (up to four choices).
    7. Payment information (i.e. check or money order number) or if 
paying by

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credit card respondent submits the administrative fee of $6.00 via 
www.pay.gov.
    Information submitted by the public is stored, maintained, and used 
as outlined in Privacy Act System of Records USDA/FS-55, National 
Recreation Reservation System.
    This information collection is vital to continued management of the 
aforementioned rivers. Without this management tool, the Agency is 
unable to control river use. The ability to control use of these rivers 
is vital to maintaining the superior health and vitality of these 
waterways. Collecting drawing applications during a specific time each 
year, will ensure that river users are able to obtain permits in time 
for the annual floating season.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: 15 minutes.
    Type of Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 16,200.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,050.

Comment is Invited

    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 submission request 
toward Office of Management and Budget approval.

     Dated: November 12, 2008.
Charles L. Myers,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. E8-27442 Filed 11-18-08; 8:45 am]
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