[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 148 (Friday, July 31, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46173-46174]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-16658]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-NCR-NAMA-NPS0028997; PPNCNAMAN70, PPMPSPD1Z.YM00000 (200); OMB 
Control Number 1024-0021]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; National 
Capital Area Application for Public Gathering

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 (PRA) of 1995, 
we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an 
information collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
August 31, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Please 
provide a copy of your comments to Phadrea Ponds, NPS Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, 1201 Oakridge Drive Fort Collins, CO 
80525; or by email at [email protected]. Please reference OMB 
Control Number 1024-0021 in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR contact Martin Torres, Senior Policy Advisor National 
Capital Area by email at [email protected]; or by telephone at 202-
245-4715. Individuals who are hearing or speech impaired may call the 
Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY assistance. You may 
also view the ICR at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA 44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq. and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 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.
    A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period 
soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on 
March 12, 2020 (85 FR 14502). No public comments were received.
    As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burdens, we are again soliciting comments from the public and other 
Federal agencies on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are 
especially interested in public comment addressing the following:
    (1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the NPS, including whether 
or not the information will have practical utility;
    (2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this 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) How might the NPS minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of response.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. 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: The Division of Permits Management of the National Mall 
and Memorial Parks is authorized by regulations codified in 36 CFR 
7.96(g) to issue permits for public gatherings, including special 
events and demonstrations, held on NPS property within the National 
Capital Area. The regulations reflect the special demands on many urban 
National Capital Area parks used as sites for demonstrations and 
special events. A special event is defined as any presentation, 
program, or display that is recreational, entertaining, or celebratory 
in nature (e.g., sports events, pageants, celebrations, historical 
reenactments, regattas, entertainments, exhibitions, parades, fairs, 
festivals and similar events). The term

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``demonstration'' includes demonstrations, picketing, speechmaking, 
marching, holding vigils or religious services and all other like forms 
of conduct that involve the communication or expression of views or 
grievances. We use information from NPS Form 10-941 to determine:

     Identity of the person(s) or organization(s) requesting 
authorization to conduct a demonstration or special event, and to 
determine whether the applicant(s) meets statutory requirements to 
conduct the activity.
     Nature of the proposed activity and whether there is 
statutory authority to grant permission to engage in it.
     Whether the proposed activity is in derogation from 
park values or purposes.
     Relationship between the proposed activity and the 
primary purpose(s) for which the park area was established and 
relevant park planning documents.
     Whether there is a legitimate NPS need or interest in 
the proposed activity.
     Whether the proposed activity would require a 
commitment of public resources or facilities, whether such 
commitments are legitimate and appropriate, and whether they are 
available.
     Long-term or short-term adverse effects caused by the 
proposed activity on park resources, facilities, or programs.
     Need for attaching special conditions or mitigating 
measures to the permit, if issued.
     Total cost to the park of monitoring proposed activity.
     Whether a waiver of numerical limitations on the White 
House sidewalk and/or Lafayette Park should be granted.
     Law enforcement resources needed to assure public 
safety and site security, especially at the White House, during the 
activity.
    Depending on the size and complexity of the proposed activity, 
we may require applicants to submit supporting documents such as:
     Site Plan: A complete site plan must be submitted if 
tents, stages, or any other type of structure are to be placed on 
parkland.
     Sign Plan: The plan will provide the overall size, 
number, and design of any signs or banners.
     Risk Management Plan: For events with significant 
equipment use during set-up and tear-down.
     Administrative Documents: We may require applicants 
submit a portable toilet contract, evidence of liability insurance 
coverage, IRS W-9 form, or an electronic funds transfer form.

    Title of Collection: National Capital Area Application for Public 
Gathering, 36 CFR 7.96(g).
    OMB Control Number: 1024-0021.
    Form Number: NPS Form 10-941, ``Application for a Permit to Conduct 
a Demonstration or Special Event in Park Areas''.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals, organizations, 
businesses, and State, local, or tribal governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 1,885.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 6,267.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 0.5 hours to 
1.5 hours, depending on activity.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 5,221.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Non-hour Burden Cost: The estimated annual 
non-hour burden cost associated with this information collection is 
$105,840 ($120 x 882 applicants). A $120.00 application fee is 
submitted to recover the cost of processing the request. There is no 
application fee for permits to cover first amendment activities. Of the 
1,209 (private and individual) applications received annually, 
approximately 68% (n=882) are for special events.
    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,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-16658 Filed 7-30-20; 8:45 am]
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