[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 135 (Monday, July 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38111-38113]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15173]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-HQ-NCTC-2021-N035; FXGO16610900600 (212) FF09X35000; OMB Control 
Number 1018-0176]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Native Youth Community 
Adaptation and Leadership Congress

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to revise a 
currently approved information collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
September 17, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the information collection request by 
mail to the Service Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service, MS: JAO/1N (PERMA-PRB), 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls 
Church, VA 22041-3803 (mail); or by email to [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 1018-0176 in the subject line of your 
comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Madonna L. Baucum, Service Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, by email at [email protected], or by 
telephone at (703) 358-2503.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 5 
CFR 1320, all information collections require approval under the PRA. 
We may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a 
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB 
control number.
    As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on 
new, proposed, revised, and continuing

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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 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 agency, 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 agency 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. 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: The Service offers eligible Native American, Alaskan 
Native, and Pacific Islander high school students the opportunity to 
apply for the Native Youth Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress 
(Congress). The mission of the Congress is to develop future 
conservation leaders with the skills, knowledge, and tools to address 
environmental change and conservation challenges to better serve their 
schools and home communities. The Congress supports and operates under 
the following authorities:
     Executive Order (E.O.) 13175, ``Consultation and 
Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments'' (November 6, 2000);
     E.O. 13515, ``Increasing Participation of Asian Americans 
and Pacific Islanders in Federal Programs'' (October 14, 2009);
     E.O. 13592, ``Improving American Indian and Alaska Native 
Educational Opportunities and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and 
Universities'' (December 2, 2011);
     Public Law 116-9, Section 9003, ``John D. Dingell, Jr. 
Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act'' (March 12, 2019);
     16 U.S.C. 1727b, Indian Youth Service Corps;
     White House Memorandum on Government-to-Government 
Relationships with Tribal Governments (September 23, 2004);
     Secretarial Order (S.O.) 3206, ``American Indian Tribal 
Rights, Federal-Tribal Trust Responsibilities, and the Endangered 
Species Act,'' issued jointly by the Department of the Interior and the 
Department of Commerce (June 5, 1997);
     S.O. 3317, ``DOI Policy: Department of the Interior Policy 
on Consultation with Indian Tribes'' (December 1, 2011);
     S.O. 3335, ``Reaffirmation of the Federal Trust 
Responsibility to Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Individual 
Indian Beneficiaries'' (August 20, 2014); and
     The Service's Native American Policy (510 FW 1), published 
January 20, 2016.
    The following Federal partners assist and support the Service's 
administration of the Congress:
     The U.S. Department of the Interior--
    --Bureau of Indian Affairs;
    --Bureau of Land Management;
    --National Park Service; and
    --United States Geological Survey;
     The U.S. Department of Agriculture--U.S. Forest Service;
     The U.S. Department of Commerce--National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration;
     The Federal Emergency Management Agency; and
     The National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
    The weeklong environmental conference fosters an inclusive, 
meaningful, and educational opportunity for aspiring Native youth 
leaders interested in addressing environmental issues facing Native 
American, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander communities. Eligible 
students--representing a diverse mix of Native communities from various 
geographic locations, both urban and rural--compete for the opportunity 
to represent their Native communities from across the country. The 
students learn about environmental change and conservation while 
strengthening their leadership skills for addressing conservation 
issues within their own Native communities.
    Through a cooperative agreement with the New Mexico Wildlife 
Federation (NMWF), the Service solicits and evaluates applications from 
eligible students interested in applying for the program. The NMWF 
notifies successful applicants and arranges all travel for them. 
Information collected from each applicant via an online application 
administered by the NMWF includes:
     Applicant's full name, contact information, date of birth, 
and Tribal/community affiliation;
     Emergency contact information for applicant;
     Name and contact information of applicant's mentor;
     Applicant's school name and address;
     Applicant's current grade in school;
     Applicant's participation in extracurricular activities, 
school clubs, or community organizations;
     Applicant's volunteer experience; and
     Applicant's accomplishments or awards received.
    Successful applicants also complete Form 3-2525, ``Native Youth 
Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress Student Medical 
Information,'' which collects the following information:
     Student's full name and preferred name;
     Date of birth;
     Age;
     Health insurance policy information;
     Medication information, to include dose and frequency;
     Drug and/or food sensitivities/allergies;
     Medications and immunizations; and
     Pre-existing condition(s).
    Each applicant also provides essay responses to questions 
concerning topics such as environmental issues affecting their home/
Tribal community, how or whether the environmental issues are 
addressed, and/or how, as a Native youth leader, they can lead the 
community in adapting to a changing environment. Successful applicants 
must also provide basic medical information to assure their health and 
safety while on site at the National Conservation Training Center for 
the Congress. The on-site nurse keeps this information strictly 
confidential, for use only in an emergency.

Proposed Revisions Requiring OMB Approval

    The following forms used with the Congress require OMB approval:

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     Form 3-2546, ``Enrollment Form,'' which collects the 
following information:
    --Applicant's full name, address, and contact information;
    --Parent/guardian name and contact information;
    --Student's age, date of birth, and sex;
    --Student's high school year;
    --Student's high school name, address, and contact information; and
    --Chaperone name.
     Form 3-2547, ``Parental Consent Form,'' which collects the 
following information:
    --Name of student and date of birth;
    --Student address, school, grade, and contact information; and
    --Student's physician name, address, and contact information.
     Form 3-2548, ``Student Conduct Agreement,'' which collects 
the following information:
    --Student's full name and preferred name;
    --Student signature and signature date; and
    --Parent/guardian name, signature, and signature date.
     Form 3-2549, ``Mentor Waiver,'' which collects the 
following information:
    --Mentor name;
    --Mentor signature and signature date;
    --Emergency contact name and contact number.
    Title of Collection: Native Youth Community Adaptation and 
Leadership Congress.
    OMB Control Number: 1018-0176.
    Form Numbers: Forms 3-2525, 3-2546, 3-2547, 3-2548, 3-2549, and 3-
2550.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Eligible high school or college 
students interested in applying for the program.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.

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                                               Total annual                                        Total annual
                  Activity                       responses       Completion time per response      burden hours
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Application (Online)........................             105  4 Hours...........................             420
Form 3-2525, Student Medical Information....             100  30 Mins...........................              50
Form 3-2546, Enrollment Form................             100  18 mins...........................              30
Form 3-2547, Parental Consent Form..........             100  12 Mins...........................              20
Form 3-2548, Student Conduct Agreement......             100  12 Mins...........................              20
Form 3-2549, Mentor Waiver..................              30  12 Mins...........................               6
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    Totals:.................................             635  ..................................             576
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    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.).

Madonna Baucum,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-15173 Filed 7-16-21; 8:45 am]
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