Information Collection; Day Use on Urban National Forests, 54362-54363 [E8-21994]

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E8–22080 Filed 9–17–08; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Information Collection; Day Use on Urban National Forests Forest Service, USDA. Notice; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:25 Sep 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the extension with no revision of a currently approved information collection, Day Use on the National Forests of Southern California. DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before November 18, 2008 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Dr. Deborah J. Chavez, Pacific Southwest Research Station, 4955 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, CA 92507. Comments may also be submitted via facsimile to 951–680–1501, or send an e-mail to dchavez@fs.fed.us. The public may inspect comments received at the Pacific Southwest Research Station’s Riverside Fire Lab at 4955 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, CA during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 951– 680–1500 to facilitate entry to the building. ADDRESSES: Dr. Deborah J. Chavez, Pacific Southwest Research Station, 951–680–1558, e-mail to dchavez@fs.fed.us. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339 twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Day Use on Urban Proximate National Forests. OMB Number: 0596–0129. Expiration Date of Approval: 07/31/ 2009. Type of Request: Extension. Abstract: The Forest Service is seeking to renew OMB approval to collect information from visitors at outdoor recreation day-use sites (developed picnic areas, general forest day-use sites, off-road staging areas, trails, etc.) on urban-proximate national forests land. Users of urban-proximate national forests (national forests within 1 hour driving distance of 1 million or more people) come from a variety of ethnic/ racial, income, age, educational, and other socio-demographic backgrounds. The activities pursued, information sources utilized, and site attributes preferred are just some of the items affected by these differences. Past studies have provided baseline information, from which managers have made decisions, revised forest plans, and renovated/redesigned recreation sites. Additional information is necessary for the urban proximate FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 national forest managers to validate previous results and maintain information regarding the continuously changing profile of the visitor population. Without this information, the Forest Service will be ill-equipped to implement changes in response to day use visitors’ needs and preferences. Sites, dates of data collection, and individuals participating in the study are selected randomly. Survey instruments are available in English and Spanish, and research teams are bilingual. Participation is voluntary and individuals provide responses to questions covering the following topics: • Socio-demographics. • National Forest visitation history and patterns. • Activity patterns. • Information and communication. • Site amenities/characteristics. • Perceptions about the environment and land uses. • General comments. The Agency has used previously collected data to create forest newspapers, add site renovations to existing picnic areas, and in forest planning. The Forest Service has presented previous survey results at local, national, and international meetings. The Agency has published collected data in various outlets. Future data collections under this OMB number will be utilized in a similar manner, as well as provide opportunities for comparisons of visitor profiles and use shifts over time. Dr. Deborah J. Chavez, of the Pacific Southwest Research Station, will evaluate and analyze the collected data. Consequences of not collecting these data include, but are not limited to: (a) Decreased service delivery due to decreased quality and breadth of information provided to resource managers regarding the sociodemographic profile of visitors, visitation history and patterns, information and communication, site amenities/characteristics, perceptions about the environment and land uses; (b) Decreased ability to continue and expand approved research work unit’s assigned study topics, such as understanding visitor profiles; (c) Increased response time for inquiries into topics from managers and university contacts; (d) Increased dependency on cooperator availability to carry out research unit mission; and (e) Loss of information represented in follow-up longitudinal studies. Estimate of Annual Burden: 15 minutes. Type of Respondents: Individuals. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 600. E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 183 / Friday, September 19, 2008 / Notices Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 150 hours. Comment Is Invited 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 submission request toward Office of Management and Budget approval. Dated: September 12, 2008. Ann M. Bartuska, Deputy Chief for Research & Development. [FR Doc. E8–21994 Filed 9–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee will meet in Salt Lake City, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed rule for the management of roadless areas on National Forest System lands in the State of Colorado and to discuss other related roadless area matters. DATES: The meeting will be held October 9, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Utah State Capitol Building, Room C450, 350 N. State Street, Salt Lake City, UT. Written comments concerning this meeting should be addressed to Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, EMC, Jessica Call, 201 14th Street, SW., Mailstop 1104, Washington, DC 20024. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:25 Sep 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 Comments may also be sent via e-mail to jessicacall@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 202–205–1012. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Forest Service, Sidney R. Yates Building, 201 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 202–205–1056 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica Call, Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee (RACNAC) Coordinator, at jessicacall@fs.fed.us or 202–205–1056. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public and interested parties are invited to attend. If you plan to attend, please provide your name to Jessica Call, RACNAC Coordinator, by October 6, 2008. You will need photo identification to enter the building. While meeting discussion is limited to Forest Service staff and Committee members, the public will be allowed to offer written and oral comments for the Committee’s consideration. Attendees wishing to comment orally will be allotted a specific amount of time to speak during a public comment period. To offer oral comment, please contact the RACNAC Coordinator at 202–205– 1056. Dated: September 15, 2008. Charles L. Myers, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. E8–21990 Filed 9–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Revised Land and Resource Management Plan: Kiowa, Rita Blanca, Black Kettle, and McClellan Creek National Grasslands; Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico Forest Service, USDA. Notice of Initiation to revise the Cibola National Forest and Grasslands Land and Resource Management Plan. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Forest Service is revising the Land and Resource Management Plan (hereafter referred to as Grasslands PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54363 Plan) for the Kiowa, Rita Blanca, Black Kettle, and McClellan Creek National Grasslands. This notice describes the documents available for review and how to obtain them; summarizes the need to change the Grasslands Plan; provides information concerning public participation and collaboration, including the process for submitting comments; provides an estimated schedule for the planning process, including the time available for comments; and includes the names and addresses of agency officials who can provide additional information. DATES: Revision formally begins with publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Many public comments regarding Forest Plan revision have already been received at public meetings and through e-mail, phone calls, and letters. Additional comments on the Comprehensive Evaluation Report (CER) should be submitted by October 31, 2008. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to: Sara Campney, Cibola National Forest, 2113 Osuna Rd., NE., Albuquerque, NM 87113. Electronic mail address: commentsgrasslandsplan@fs.fed.us. Web site: https://www.fs.fed.us/r3/ cibola/plan-revision/ national_grasslands/index.shtml. Comment form: https://www.fs.fed.us/ r3/cibola/plan-revision/ national_grasslands/contactus.shtml. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cibola National Forest Planner assistant, Sara Campney phone (505) 346–3886 fax (505) 346–3901. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Documents Available for Review: Three pre-revision documents are available for review on the Cibola National Forest Plan Revision Web site: The Socio-Economic Sustainability Report, the Ecological Sustainability Report, and the CER for the Kiowa, Rita Blanca, Black Kettle, and McClellan Creek National Grasslands. In addition, the final version of the Canadian River Potential Wilderness Area Evaluation (the Evaluation) is also available on the Web site (see Web site address above). Public meetings and a comment period for the Evaluation were held from October 2007 to February 2008. There will be another opportunity to comment on the Evaluation during the 90-day comment period that will follow the publication of the Proposed Plan. Need for Change: The Grasslands Plan revision needs to: —Better address the unique, local conditions and historic natural processes of each of the Grassland’s ecosystems. E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 183 (Friday, September 19, 2008)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Information Collection; Day Use on Urban National Forests

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and 
organizations on the extension with no revision of a currently approved 
information collection, Day Use on the National Forests of Southern 
California.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before November 18, 
2008 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 Dr. 
Deborah J. Chavez, Pacific Southwest Research Station, 4955 Canyon 
Crest Drive, Riverside, CA 92507. Comments may also be submitted via 
facsimile to 951-680-1501, or send an e-mail to dchavez@fs.fed.us.
    The public may inspect comments received at the Pacific Southwest 
Research Station's Riverside Fire Lab at 4955 Canyon Crest Drive, 
Riverside, CA during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to 
call ahead to 951-680-1500 to facilitate entry to the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Deborah J. Chavez, Pacific 
Southwest Research Station, 951-680-1558, e-mail to dchavez@fs.fed.us. 
Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may 
call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 twenty-four 
hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Day Use on Urban Proximate National Forests.
    OMB Number: 0596-0129.
    Expiration Date of Approval: 07/31/2009.
    Type of Request: Extension.
    Abstract: The Forest Service is seeking to renew OMB approval to 
collect information from visitors at outdoor recreation day-use sites 
(developed picnic areas, general forest day-use sites, off-road staging 
areas, trails, etc.) on urban-proximate national forests land.
    Users of urban-proximate national forests (national forests within 
1 hour driving distance of 1 million or more people) come from a 
variety of ethnic/racial, income, age, educational, and other socio-
demographic backgrounds. The activities pursued, information sources 
utilized, and site attributes preferred are just some of the items 
affected by these differences.
    Past studies have provided baseline information, from which 
managers have made decisions, revised forest plans, and renovated/
redesigned recreation sites. Additional information is necessary for 
the urban proximate national forest managers to validate previous 
results and maintain information regarding the continuously changing 
profile of the visitor population. Without this information, the Forest 
Service will be ill-equipped to implement changes in response to day 
use visitors' needs and preferences.
    Sites, dates of data collection, and individuals participating in 
the study are selected randomly. Survey instruments are available in 
English and Spanish, and research teams are bilingual. Participation is 
voluntary and individuals provide responses to questions covering the 
following topics:
     Socio-demographics.
     National Forest visitation history and patterns.
     Activity patterns.
     Information and communication.
     Site amenities/characteristics.
     Perceptions about the environment and land uses.
     General comments.
    The Agency has used previously collected data to create forest 
newspapers, add site renovations to existing picnic areas, and in 
forest planning. The Forest Service has presented previous survey 
results at local, national, and international meetings. The Agency has 
published collected data in various outlets. Future data collections 
under this OMB number will be utilized in a similar manner, as well as 
provide opportunities for comparisons of visitor profiles and use 
shifts over time.
    Dr. Deborah J. Chavez, of the Pacific Southwest Research Station, 
will evaluate and analyze the collected data. Consequences of not 
collecting these data include, but are not limited to:
    (a) Decreased service delivery due to decreased quality and breadth 
of information provided to resource managers regarding the socio-
demographic profile of visitors, visitation history and patterns, 
information and communication, site amenities/characteristics, 
perceptions about the environment and land uses;
    (b) Decreased ability to continue and expand approved research work 
unit's assigned study topics, such as understanding visitor profiles;
    (c) Increased response time for inquiries into topics from managers 
and university contacts;
    (d) Increased dependency on cooperator availability to carry out 
research unit mission; and
    (e) Loss of information represented in follow-up longitudinal 
studies.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: 15 minutes.
    Type of Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 600.

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    Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 150 hours.

Comment Is Invited

    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 submission request 
toward Office of Management and Budget approval.

    Dated: September 12, 2008.
Ann M. Bartuska,
Deputy Chief for Research & Development.
[FR Doc. E8-21994 Filed 9-18-08; 8:45 am]
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