[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4614-4617]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01340]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-HQ-NCTC-2023-N059; FXGO16610900600-234-FF09X35000; OMB Control 
Number 1018-0176]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget; Native Youth Climate Adaptation 
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 renew an 
information collection with revisions.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
February 23, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be submitted within 30 days of 
publication of this notice at https://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 Service 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS: PRB (JAO/3W), 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-
3803 (mail); or by email to [email protected]. Please reference ``1018-
0176'' in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madonna L. Baucum, Service Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, by email at [email protected], or by 
telephone at (703) 358-2503. Individuals in the United States who are

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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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 5 
CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 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.
    On March 10, 2023, we published in the Federal Register (88 FR 
15063) a notice of our intent to request that OMB approve this 
information collection. In that notice, we solicited comments for 60 
days, ending on May 9, 2023. In an effort to increase public awareness 
of, and participation in, our public commenting processes associated 
with information collection requests, the Service also published the 
Federal Register notice on Regulations.gov (Docket FWS-HQ-NCTC-2023-
0007) to provide the public with an additional method to submit 
comments (in addition to the typical [email protected] email and U.S. 
mail submission methods). We did not receive any comments in response 
to that notice.
    On August 18, 2023, we published in the Federal Register (88 FR 
56644) a notice to extend the comment period for this renewal. In that 
notice, we solicited comments for an additional 60 days, ending on 
October 17, 2023. We also published that Federal Register notice on 
Regulations.gov (reopening the comment period in the original Docket 
No. FWS-HQ-NCTC-2023-0007) to provide the public with an additional 
opportunity to submit comments (in addition to the typical 
[email protected] email and U.S. mail submission methods). We received 
one comment, which did not address the information collection 
requirements. No response to that comment is required.
    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 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, Alaska 
Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander high school students the 
opportunity to apply for the Native Youth Climate Adaptation 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);
     Secretary's 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, ``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;
     The National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and
     The Environmental Protection Agency.
    The weeklong environmental Congress fosters an inclusive and 
meaningful educational opportunity for aspiring Indigenous youth 
leaders interested in addressing environmental issues facing Native 
American, Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander communities. Eligible 
students--representing a diverse mix of Indigenous communities from 
various geographic locations, both urban and rural--compete for the 
opportunity to represent their 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 communities.
    Through a cooperative agreement with the New Mexico Wildlife

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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.
    Each applicant 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.
    In addition to the online application form, the Service uses 
following forms in conjunction with the Congress:
     Form 3-2525, ``Native Youth Climate Adaptation Leadership 
Congress Student Medical Information''--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).

     Form 3-2546, ``Enrollment Form''--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 gender;
--Student's high school year;
--Student's high school name, address, and contact information; and
--Chaperone name.

     Form 3-2547, ``Parental Consent Form''--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''--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''--collects the following 
information:

--Mentor name;
--Mentor signature and signature date;
--Emergency contact name and contact number.

    We require successful students to provide basic medical information 
so that we can assure their health and safety while on site at the 
National Conservation Training Center. The on-site nurse keeps this 
information strictly confidential, for use only in an emergency.

Proposed Revisions

    With this submission, the Service proposes the following new and 
revised requirements to the currently approved information collection:
    1. (Revision) Student Enrollment Information Form (Form 3-2546)--We 
propose to revise Form 3-2546, Student Enrollment Information Form, to 
expand options for providing gender identity.
    2. (New) Travel Information (Form 3-2570)--We propose to add Form 
3-2570, Travel Information, which collects travel and personal 
identification information for students attending the Congress. This 
new form will collect the following information:
     Name, contact information, date of birth, and group/
school/community name for chaperone;
     Identifying information for groups' participants, to 
include name, date of birth, phone number, and gender (required by 
airline);
     Airport information;
     Special travel needs;
     Address for travel stipend payments; and
     Additional comments or questions.
    3. (New) Junior Faculty Competitive Nomination Form (Form 3-2571)--
We propose to add Form 3-2571, Junior Faculty Competitive Nomination 
Form, which collects nominee information, to include name, address, 
email, phone number, affiliated organization (sponsoring organization 
information), and a copy of the nominee's resume. We also ask the 
college-aged junior faculty to complete a Competitive Nomination Form 
(as part of the review and selection process). The Junior Faculty 
Competitive Nomination Form collects the following information:
     Student's full name;
     Student's Tribal affiliation;
     Student's phone number;
     Student's email address;
     Student's affiliated/sponsoring organization; and
     Affiliated/sponsoring organization address.
    The Junior Faculty Competitive Nomination Form also includes the 
following four questions, which allow applicants to describe their 
interest in being nominated for the program:
     What are strengths that you can bring to share with the 
other junior faculty and larger Congress community?
     How do you hope to grow by participating in Congress?
     What would you like to learn or what opportunities are you 
looking for?
     What change do you hope to make or impact do you hope to 
have in your home community?
    4. (New) Adult Enrollment and Emergency Contact Form (Form 3-
2572)--We propose to add Form 3-2572, Adult Enrollment and Emergency 
Contact Form, which collects emergency contact information, should an 
event occur where we need to contact outside individuals related to the 
participant. We also ask the college-aged Junior Faculty to complete a 
Competitive Nomination Form (as part of the review and selection 
process) and an Adult Enrollment and Emergency Information Form once 
selected. The Adult Enrollment and Emergency Contact Form collects the 
following information (once the student has been accepted):
     Student's full name and preferred name/nickname;
     Student's full home address;
     Student's email address;
     Student's phone number;
     Student's affiliated/sponsoring organization's name and 
POC;
     Affiliated/sponsoring organization's address;
     Affiliated/sponsoring organizational POC's phone number 
and email;
     Student's nearest airport (for travel coordination);
     Student's person to notify in case of emergency;
     Student's person to notify phone number and email; and
     Additional information to be aware of (open ended).
    5. (Revision) Update to Title of Collection--We updated the title 
of the collection to ``Native Youth Climate

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Adaptation Leadership Congress'' (previously ``Native Youth Community 
Adaptation and Leadership Congress'').
    Title of Collection: Native Youth Climate Adaptation Leadership 
Congress.
    OMB Control Number: 1018-0176.
    Form Numbers: Forms 3-2525, 3-2546 through 3-2549, and 3-2570 
through 3-2572.
    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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                                            Average number                                          Estimated
               Requirement                     of annual       Average  completion time  per      annual burden
                                               responses                  response                    hours
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NYCALC Application (Online)..............               105  4 hours..........................               420
Form 3-2525, Student Medical Information.               100  30 Mins..........................                50
Form 3-2546, Student Enrollment                         100  18 Mins..........................                30
 Information.
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
Form 3-2570, Travel Form (NEW)...........               100  20 Mins..........................                33
Form 3-2571, Jr. Faculty Competitive                    100  20 Mins..........................                33
 Nomination Form (NEW).
Form 3-2572, Enrollment and Emergency                   100  10 Mins..........................                17
 Contact Information (NEW).
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    Totals:..............................               835  .................................               629
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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. 2024-01340 Filed 1-23-24; 8:45 am]
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