[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 82 (Thursday, April 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25216-25217]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-09114]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Information Collection: Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers 
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 
USDA Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals 
and organizations on the renewal of a currently approved information 
collection, Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Program 
Administration.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before June 27, 2022 
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 Eric 
Sandeno, Wilderness/Wild and Scenic Rivers Information Manager, USDA 
Forest Service, 1627 Cemetery Road/PO Box 210, Marlinton, WV 24954.
    Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to Eric Sandeno at 
304-799-6820 or by email at [email protected].

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    Due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols to protect employees 
and visitors, Forest Service offices may be closed to the public. The 
public may inspect comments received at the USDA Forest Service, 1627 
Cemetery Road, Marlinton, WV 24954 during normal business hours and if 
arrangements are made in advance.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Sandeno, Wilderness/Wild and 
Scenic Rivers Information Manager, at 304-799-4334, extension 7995548 
or via email at [email protected]. Individuals who use 
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay 
Information Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 twenty-four hours a day, 
every day of the year, including holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Program 
Administration.
    OMB Number: 0596-0106.
    Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2022.
    Type of Request: Renewal with revisions.
    Abstract: Visitor Permits and Visitor Registration Cards may be 
required as a means to disperse use, protect natural and cultural 
resources, provide for the health and safety of visitors, allocate 
capacity, provide special restrictions or important information the 
visitor should know, and address overuse and site deterioration in 
environmentally sensitive areas.

Forms

    FS-2300-30, Visitor's Permit. Information collected includes the 
visitor's name and address, area(s) to be visited, dates of visit, 
length of stay, location of entry and exit points, method of travel, 
number of people in the group, and where applicable, the number of pack 
and saddle stock (that is, the number of animals either carrying people 
or their gear), the number of dogs, and the number of watercraft and/or 
vehicles (where allowed).
    The Forest Service employee who completes the Visitor's Permit will 
note on the permit any special restrictions or important information 
the visitor should know. The visitor receives a copy of the permit and 
instructions to keep the permit with them for the duration of the 
visit.
    FS-2300-32, Visitor Registration Card. Information collected 
includes the visitor's name and address, area(s) to be visited, dates 
of visit, length of stay, location of entry and exit points, method of 
travel, number of people in the group, and where applicable, the number 
of pack and saddle stock (that is, the number of animals either 
carrying people or their gear) in the group, the number of dogs, and 
the number of watercraft and/or vehicles (where allowed).
    Estimate of Annual Burden: 3 minutes.
    Type of Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 552,000.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 27,600 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 25, 2022.
Tina J. Terrell,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-09114 Filed 4-27-22; 8:45 am]
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