[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 10, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27002-27003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11293]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Information Collection; National Recreation 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 
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and 
organizations on the new information collection, National Recreation 
Program Administration.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before July 11, 2011 
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 Katie 
Donahue, Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Resources Staff, Mail Stop 
1125, U.S. Forest Service, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 
20250.
    Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to Katie Donahue (202) 
205-1145 or by e-mail to: [email protected].
    The public may inspect comments received at the Office of the 
Director, Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Resources Staff, 4th Floor 
South, Sidney R. Yates Federal Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, 
SW., Washington, DC 20024 on business days between the hours of 8:30 
a.m. and 4 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to (202) 205-1169 
to facilitate entry to the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie Donahue, Recreation, Heritage, 
and Volunteer Resources Staff, at (202) 205-1169 or 
[email protected]. 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: National Recreation Program Administration.
    OMB Number: 0596-New.

Expiration Date of Approval

    Type of Request: New.
    Abstract: The Federal Lands Recreation and Enhancement Act (16 
U.S.C. 6801-6814) authorizes the Forest Service to issue permits and 
charge fees for recreation uses of Federal recreational lands and 
waters, such as group activities, recreation events and motorized 
recreational vehicle use. In addition, permits may be issued as a means 
to disperse use, protect natural and cultural resources, provide for 
the health and safety of visitors, allocate capacity, and/or help cover 
the higher costs of providing specialized services.
    The FS-2300-47, National Recreation Application is a form used to 
apply for a recreation permit. Information collected for FS-2300-47 
includes the applicant's name, address, phone number and e-mail 
address, location and activity type, date and time of requested use, 
itinerary, number in party, entry and exit points, day or overnight 
use, method of travel (if applicable), group organization or event name 
(if applicable), group leader name and contact information (if 
applicable),

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vehicle or boat registration and license number and state of issue (if 
applicable), type and number of boats, stock or off-highway vehicles 
(if applicable), and assessed fee and method of payment (if 
applicable).
    The FS-2300-48, National Recreation Permit, is a form used to 
authorize specific activities at particular facilities or areas. 
Information collected for FS-2300-48 includes the group or individual's 
name, responsible person's signature, address, phone number, date of 
permit, method of travel, license number and description of vehicle and 
tow type, payment method and amount, number and types of water craft 
(if applicable), number in a group at a cabin or campsite (if 
applicable), number and type of off-highway vehicles or other vehicles, 
and number and type of other use (if applicable).
    This information is used to manage the application process and to 
issue permits for recreation uses of Federal recreational lands and 
waters. The information will be collected by Federal employees and 
agents who are authorized to collect recreation fees and/or issue 
recreation permits. Name and contact information will be used to inform 
applicants and permit holders of their success in securing a permit for 
a special area. Number in group, number and type of vehicles, water 
craft, or stock may be used to assure compliance with management area 
direction for recreational lands and waters and track visitation 
trends. A national forest may use ZIP codes to help determine where the 
national forest's visitor base originates. Activity information may be 
used to improve services. Personal information such as names, 
addresses, phone numbers, e-mails and vehicle registration information 
will be secured and maintained in accordance with the system of 
records, National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS) USDA/FS-55.
    If unable to collect this information, national forests would not 
be able to manage their permit programs or disperse use, protect 
natural and cultural resources, provide for the health and safety of 
visitors, allocate capacity, and/or help cover the higher costs of 
providing specialized services on National Forest System recreational 
lands.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: 15 minutes.
    Type of Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 37,500.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 9,375 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 29, 2011.
Joe L. Meade,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2011-11293 Filed 5-9-11; 8:45 am]
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