[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 102 (Tuesday, May 28, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24538-24539]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-11063]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-VRP-REGS-NPS0027442; PPWOVPADU0, POPFR2021.XZ0000 (199); OMB 
Control Number 1024-0026]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Special Park Use 
Applications

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Information Collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, 
the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information 
collection with revisions.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
July 29, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request 
(ICR) by mail to Phadrea Ponds, Acting NPS Information Collection 
Clearance Officer, 1201 Oakridge Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525; or by 
email at [email protected]; or by telephone at 970-267-7231. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 1024-0026 in the subject line of your 
comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR by mail contact Lee Dickinson, Special Park Uses 
National Manager, National Park Service Special Park Uses Program, 1849 
C Street NW, Main Interior Building--Rm 2474, Washington D.C 20240; or 
by email at [email protected]; or by telephone at 202-513-7092. 
Please reference OMB Control Number 1024-0026 in the subject line of 
your comments

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and 
continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact 
of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's 
reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information 
collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired 
format.
    We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described 
below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the 
following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper 
functions of the NPS; (2) will this information be processed and used 
in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how 
might the NPS enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (5) how might the NPS minimize the 
burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use 
of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone 
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including 
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available 
at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your 
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
    Abstract: Under 54 U.S.C. 100101 (National Park Service Act Organic 
Act), we must preserve America's natural wonders unimpaired for future 
generations, while also making them available for the enjoyment of the 
visitor. Meeting this mandate requires that we balance preservation 
with use. Maintaining a good balance requires both information and 
limits. In accordance with regulations at 36 CFR parts 1-7, 13, 20, and 
34, we issue permits for special park uses.
    Special park uses cover a wide range of activities including, but 
not limited to, special events, First Amendment activities, grazing and 
agricultural use, commercial filming, still photography, construction 
and vehicle access. Permits are issued for varying amounts of time 
based on the requested use, but generally do not exceed 5 years. A new 
application must be submitted in order to request the renewal of an 
existing permit.
    The information we collect in the special use applications allows 
park managers to determine if the requested use is consistent with the 
laws and NPS regulations referenced above and with the public interest. 
The park manager must also determine that the requested activity will 
not cause unacceptable impacts to park resources and values. The 
information is collected using the following NPS forms:
     10-930--Application for Special Use Permit;
     10-930s--Application for Special Use Permit (short form);
     10-931--Application for Special Use Permit--Commercial 
Filming/Still Photography Permit (short);
     10-932--Application for Special Use Permit--Commercial 
Filming/Still Photography Permit (long); and,
     10-933--Application for Special Use Permit--Vehicle/
Watercraft Use.
    We will review the forms currently approved by OMB to determine 
whether any changes will be made. If we determine changes need to be 
made, we will solicit feedback on the updated forms as part of the 
required outreach process with the renewal and will explain the changes 
in our submission to OMB.
    Title of Collection: Special Park Use Applications (portions of 36 
CFR 1-7, 13, 20, and 34).
    OMB Control Number: 1024-0026.
    Form Number: NPS Forms 10-930, 10-930s, 10-931, 10-932, and, 10-
933.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or households; businesses 
or other for-profit entities; and Federal, State, local and tribal 
governments.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

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    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $2,530,125 for 
application fees.

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                                                                                      Average
                                                     Estimated       Estimated      completion       Estimated
                    Activity                          annual          annual         time per      annual burden
                                                    respondents      responses       response         hours *
                                                                                      (hours)
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                                   10-930--Application for Special Use Permit
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Individuals/Households..........................           8,763           8,763              .5           4,382
Private Sector..................................           3,559           3,559              .5           1,780
State/Local/Tribal Governments..................             516             516              .5             258
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                              930s--Application for Special Use Permit (short form)
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Individuals/Households..........................           3,110           3,110             .25             778
Private Sector..................................           1,441           1,441             .25             360
State/Local/Tribal Governments..................             310             310             .25              78
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         10-931--Application for Special Use Permit--Commercial Filming/Still Photography Permit (short)
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Individuals/Households..........................             412             412             .25             103
Private Sector..................................           1,226           1,226             .25             307
State/Local/Tribal Governments..................              42              42             .25              11
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         10-932--Application for Special Use Permit--Commercial Filming/Still Photography Permit (long)
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Individuals/Households..........................             109             109              .5              55
Private Sector..................................             945             945              .5             473
State/Local/Tribal Governments..................              19              19              .5              10
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                       10-933--Application for Special Use Permit--Vehicle/Watercraft Use
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Individuals/Households..........................          13,050          13,050             .25           3,263
Private Sector..................................             228             228             .25              57
State/Local/Tribal Governments..................               5               5             .25               1
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    Totals......................................          33,735          33,735  ..............          11,916
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* Rounded.

    An agency 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.
    The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Phadrea Ponds,
Acting Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-11063 Filed 5-24-19; 8:45 am]
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