[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 27 (Thursday, February 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8452-8453]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-02767]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-AKR-GLBA-NPS0034721; PX.XGLBARP18.00.1 (223); OMB Control Number 
1024-0281]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Glacier Bay 
National Park and Preserve Bear Sighting and Encounter Reports

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.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
March 13, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and suggestions on the information 
collection requirements should be submitted by the date specified above 
in DATES to http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this 
particular information collection by selecting ``Currently under 
Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. 
Please provide a copy of your comments to the NPS Information 
Collection Clearance Officer (ADIR-ICCO), 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, 
(MS-242) Reston, VA 20191 (mail); or [email protected]

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(email). Please reference OMB Control Number 1024-0281 in the subject 
line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Tania Lewis, Wildlife Biologist, Glacier Bay 
National Park and Preserve P.O. Box 140 Gustavus, AK 99826 (mail); or 
[email protected] (email); or 907-697-2668 (telephone). Individuals 
in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have 
a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access 
telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United 
States should use the relay services offered within their country to 
make international calls to the point of contact in the United States. 
You may also view the ICR at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (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 
February 16, 2022 (87 FR 8876). No 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 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.
    (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. 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 National Park Service Organic Act, 54 U.S.C. 
100101(a) et seq., requires that the NPS preserve national parks for 
the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future 
generations. In order to monitor resources and wildlife in the Glacier 
Bay National Park and Preserve (GLBA) and to enhance the safety of 
future visitors, the park monitors all sightings and interactions by 
visitors with bears. NPS regulations codified in 36 CFR 1-7, 12 and 13, 
are designated to implement statutory mandates that provide for 
resource protection and public enjoyment.
    The NPS uses Forms 10-405, ``Tatshenshini--Alsek River Bear 
Report'' and 10-406, ``Bear Information Management Report to record 
observations and interactions by visitors to determine bear movements, 
habitat use, and species distribution. Obtaining immediate information 
on bear-human conflicts allows managers to respond promptly to mitigate 
further conflicts. Proactive mitigation includes notifying other 
backcountry users, issuing advisories or recommendations, or issuing 
closures to prevent further conflicts and maintain public safety.
    Title of Collection: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Bear 
Sighting and Encounter Reports.
    OMB Control Number: 1024-0281.
    Form Number: 10-405, ``Tatshenshini--Alsek River Bear Report'' and 
10-406, ``Bear Information Management Report''.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Backcountry and frontcountry visitors 
to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 50.
    Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 50.
    Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.
    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. 2023-02767 Filed 2-8-23; 8:45 am]
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