Information Collection; Visitor Permit and Visitor Registration Card, 62554-62555 [E9-28450]
Download as PDF
<![CDATA[
62554
Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 228 / Monday, November 30, 2009 / Notices
Comments: Comments received will
be considered in order to: (a) Evaluate
whether each proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of USDA
contracting offices, including whether
the information will have a practical
utility; (b) evaluate the accuracy of
OPPM’s estimate of the burden of each
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c)
enhance the quality, utility and clarity
of the information to be collected; and
(d) minimize the burden of the five
collections of information on those who
respond, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval, and will become a
matter of public record.
Dated: November 23, 2009.
Todd Repass,
Acting Director, Office of Procurement and
Property Management.
[FR Doc. E9–28494 Filed 11–27–09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–TX–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Grey Towers
Visitor Comment Card
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice; request for comment.
AGENCY:
WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES
ACTION:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments
from all interested individuals and
organizations on the new information
collection, Grey Towers Visitor
Comment Card.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing on or before January 29, 2010 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 Nicole
Bernarsky, U.S. Forest Service, Grey
Towers National Historical Site, P.O.
Box 188, Milford, PA 18337.
Comments also may be submitted via
facsimile to 570–296–9675 or by e-mail
to nbernarsky@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments
received at Grey Towers National
Historic Site during normal business
hours. Visitors are encouraged to call
ahead to 570–296–9630 to facilitate
entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nicole Bernarsky, Grey Towers National
VerDate Nov<24>2008
14:58 Nov 27, 2009
Jkt 220001
Historic Site, 570–296–9630.
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: Grey Towers Visitor Comment
Card.
OMB Number: 0596–New.
Type of Request: New.
Abstract: The Forest Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture is proposing
a new information collection for a
visitor comment card to be used at Grey
Towers. Located in Milford,
Pennsylvania, Grey Towers was
originally the summer estate of the
James Pinchot family and later the
primary home of Gifford Pinchot,
America’s first forester and founder of
the USDA Forest Service. In 1963,
Gifford Bryce Pinchot, son of Gifford
and Cornelia, donated Grey Towers and
102 acres to the Forest Service, the
Federal agency founded by his father
and which now administers the site.
The Forest Service works with
numerous partners to carry on the
Pinchot legacy by delivering public
programs, interpretive tours, and
conservation education programs.
Embracing a philosophy of preservation
through use, Grey Towers, in
partnership with the Pinchot Institute,
also functions as an active conference
center for conservation and natural
resource issues. Today, conferences and
seminars at the estate bring together a
diversity of leading conservation and
environmental thinkers to help guide
the future of natural resource
conservation.
Participant input is vital to achieving
Grey Towers’ goal of provide qualitybased programs and events. The
proposed comment card provides a
venue for those participating in
meetings and educational activities at
Grey Towers to provide feedback. The
completion and subsequent evaluation
of this form ensures that Grey Towers
can continue to provide excellent
service to all attendees. The information
collection only covers the burden
associated with responses collected
from the public, though Federal
employees also attend events held at the
facility.
The information is collected on an
8.5-inch by 11-inch form provided to
program and event participants at the
conclusion of the activity. Forest
Service employees overseeing Grey
Towers programs and administration
collect the information and use it to
improve and enhance the programs and
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
events. Information collected includes
attendance and feedback from program
attendees.
Without this information collection,
the Forest Service would not have the
necessary information to enhance and
improve offered programs. Programs or
events could continue to have negative
aspects of which the staff would be
unaware, such as insufficient or
unbeneficial delivery or content.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 10
minutes.
Type of Respondents: Individuals.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 4,000.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 667 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: November 18, 2009.
Gloria Manning,
Associate Deputy Chief, NFS.
[FR Doc. E9–28449 Filed 11–27–09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–11–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Visitor Permit
and Visitor Registration Card
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice; request for comment.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
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
E:\FR\FM\30NON1.SGM
30NON1
WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES
Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 228 / Monday, November 30, 2009 / Notices
revision of a currently approved
information collection, 0596–0019. This
information will help the Forest Service
ensure that visitors’ use of National
Forest System lands is in the public
interest and compatible with the
mission of the Agency.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing on or before January 29, 2010 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
Wilderness Program Manager,
Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River
Staff, Mail Stop 1125, Forest Service,
USDA, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC
20090.
Comments also may be submitted via
facsimile to 202–205–1145 or by e-mail
to: sboutcher@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments
received at the Office of the Director,
Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River
Staff, 201 14th Street, SW., Washington,
DC, during normal business hours.
Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to
202–205–9530 to facilitate entry to the
building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steven Boutcher, Wilderness and Wild
and Scenic River Staff at 802–951–6771
extension number 1210 or by e-mail to
sboutcher@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: Request for Comment; Visitor
Permit and Visitor Registration Card.
OMB Number: 0596–0019.
Expiration Date of Approval: 03/2010.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Organic Administration
Act (16 U.S.C. 473), the Wilderness Act
(16 U.S.C. 1131), and Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271) require the
Forest Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture to manage the forests to
benefit both land and people. The
information collected from the Visitor’s
Permit (FS–2300–30) and Visitor
Registration Card (FS–2300–32) help the
Forest Service ensure that visitors’ use
of National Forest System lands is in the
public interest and is compatible with
the mission of the agency. Information
will be collected from National Forest
System land visitors, who will be asked
to describe the location of their visit and
their estimated duration of use.
The Visitor’s Permit, Form FS–2300–
30 is required for visitors to enter many
special management areas on National
VerDate Nov<24>2008
14:58 Nov 27, 2009
Jkt 220001
Forest System Lands, including
Wilderness Areas, Wild and Scenic
Rivers, and restricted off-road vehicle
areas. The permit is only used where
public use levels must be managed and
monitored to prevent resource damage,
to preserve the quality of the
experience, or to maintain public safety.
The personal contact generated by
issuance of the permit results in
improved visitor education and
information about proper camping
techniques, fire prevention, safety, and
sanitation. The information collected
from the Visitor’s Permit may also be
used to respond to indicators or
standards in a Forest Plan or Wilderness
Management Plan. The Visitor’s Permit
captures the visitor’s name and address,
area to be visited, dates of visit, length
of stay, method of travel, number of
people, number of dogs, and number of
pack and saddle stock (that is, the
number of animals either carrying
people or their gear) in the group. The
Visitor’s Permit is usually issued by
Forest Service employees at an office
location. Visitors may obtain the permit
in person or call ahead and provide the
required information over the phone.
The information collection does not
involve the use of automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques.
The Visitor Registration Card, Form
FS–2300–32 is a voluntary registration
card, which provides Forest Service
managers with an inexpensive means of
gathering visitor use information
required by management plans, without
imposing mandatory visitor permit
regulations. Moreover, the information
collected can be used to respond to
indicators or standards in a Forest Plan
or Wilderness Management Plan
without requiring a mandatory permit
system to gather and record the data.
Use of the Visitor Registration Card is
one of the most efficient means of
collecting data from visitors. It allows
the Forest Service to collect data in
remote locations, where it is not feasible
to have permanent staffing. The Visitor
Registration Card is normally made
available at un-staffed entry locations
such as trailheads, and is completed by
the visitor without Forest Service
assistance. The Visitor Registration Card
provides information from wilderness
and special management area visitors
including name and address, area to be
visited, dates of visit, length of stay,
method of travel, number of people,
number of dogs, number of pack and
saddle stock in the group, and number
of watercraft or vehicles. The
information is collected once from
visitors during their visit and later
PO 00000
Frm 00004
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
62555
gathered by Forest Service employees
who then analyze the information.
The use of these two forms allows
managers to identify heavily used areas,
to prepare restoration, and to monitor
plans that reflect where use is occurring,
and in extreme cases, to develop plans
to move forest users to lesser impacted
areas. They also provide search and
rescue personnel with information
useful in locating lost forest visitors.
The inability to use these forms could
result in overuse and site deterioration
in environmentally sensitive areas.
Furthermore, without these forms, the
Forest Service would be required to
undertake special studies to collect use
data and could be pressed to make
management decisions based on
insufficient or inaccurate data. The
information collected will not be shared
with other organizations inside or
outside the government.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 3 minutes
(FS–2300–30); 3 minutes (FS–2300–32).
Type of Respondents: Individuals and
groups requesting use of National Forest
System Wilderness and special
management areas.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 386,400 respondents.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 19,320 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
submission request toward Office of
Management and Budget approval.
Dated: November 18, 2009.
Gloria Manning,
Associate Deputy Chief, NFS.
[FR Doc. E9–28450 Filed 11–27–09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–11–P
E:\FR\FM\30NON1.SGM
30NON1
]]>Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 228 (Monday, November 30, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62554-62555]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-28450]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Visitor Permit and Visitor Registration
Card
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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
[[Page 62555]]
revision of a currently approved information collection, 0596-0019.
This information will help the Forest Service ensure that visitors' use
of National Forest System lands is in the public interest and
compatible with the mission of the Agency.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before January 29,
2010 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
Wilderness Program Manager, Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River Staff,
Mail Stop 1125, Forest Service, USDA, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC
20090.
Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 202-205-1145 or by
e-mail to: sboutcher@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments received at the Office of the
Director, Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River Staff, 201 14th Street,
SW., Washington, DC, during normal business hours. Visitors are
encouraged to call ahead to 202-205-9530 to facilitate entry to the
building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Boutcher, Wilderness and Wild
and Scenic River Staff at 802-951-6771 extension number 1210 or by e-
mail to sboutcher@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: Request for Comment; Visitor Permit and Visitor Registration
Card.
OMB Number: 0596-0019.
Expiration Date of Approval: 03/2010.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Organic Administration Act (16 U.S.C. 473), the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16
U.S.C. 1271) require the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
to manage the forests to benefit both land and people. The information
collected from the Visitor's Permit (FS-2300-30) and Visitor
Registration Card (FS-2300-32) help the Forest Service ensure that
visitors' use of National Forest System lands is in the public interest
and is compatible with the mission of the agency. Information will be
collected from National Forest System land visitors, who will be asked
to describe the location of their visit and their estimated duration of
use.
The Visitor's Permit, Form FS-2300-30 is required for visitors to
enter many special management areas on National Forest System Lands,
including Wilderness Areas, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and restricted off-
road vehicle areas. The permit is only used where public use levels
must be managed and monitored to prevent resource damage, to preserve
the quality of the experience, or to maintain public safety. The
personal contact generated by issuance of the permit results in
improved visitor education and information about proper camping
techniques, fire prevention, safety, and sanitation. The information
collected from the Visitor's Permit may also be used to respond to
indicators or standards in a Forest Plan or Wilderness Management Plan.
The Visitor's Permit captures the visitor's name and address, area to
be visited, dates of visit, length of stay, method of travel, number of
people, number of dogs, and number of pack and saddle stock (that is,
the number of animals either carrying people or their gear) in the
group. The Visitor's Permit is usually issued by Forest Service
employees at an office location. Visitors may obtain the permit in
person or call ahead and provide the required information over the
phone. The information collection does not involve the use of
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques.
The Visitor Registration Card, Form FS-2300-32 is a voluntary
registration card, which provides Forest Service managers with an
inexpensive means of gathering visitor use information required by
management plans, without imposing mandatory visitor permit
regulations. Moreover, the information collected can be used to respond
to indicators or standards in a Forest Plan or Wilderness Management
Plan without requiring a mandatory permit system to gather and record
the data. Use of the Visitor Registration Card is one of the most
efficient means of collecting data from visitors. It allows the Forest
Service to collect data in remote locations, where it is not feasible
to have permanent staffing. The Visitor Registration Card is normally
made available at un-staffed entry locations such as trailheads, and is
completed by the visitor without Forest Service assistance. The Visitor
Registration Card provides information from wilderness and special
management area visitors including name and address, area to be
visited, dates of visit, length of stay, method of travel, number of
people, number of dogs, number of pack and saddle stock in the group,
and number of watercraft or vehicles. The information is collected once
from visitors during their visit and later gathered by Forest Service
employees who then analyze the information.
The use of these two forms allows managers to identify heavily used
areas, to prepare restoration, and to monitor plans that reflect where
use is occurring, and in extreme cases, to develop plans to move forest
users to lesser impacted areas. They also provide search and rescue
personnel with information useful in locating lost forest visitors. The
inability to use these forms could result in overuse and site
deterioration in environmentally sensitive areas. Furthermore, without
these forms, the Forest Service would be required to undertake special
studies to collect use data and could be pressed to make management
decisions based on insufficient or inaccurate data. The information
collected will not be shared with other organizations inside or outside
the government.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 3 minutes (FS-2300-30); 3 minutes (FS-
2300-32).
Type of Respondents: Individuals and groups requesting use of
National Forest System Wilderness and special management areas.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 386,400 respondents.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 19,320 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 submission request
toward Office of Management and Budget approval.
Dated: November 18, 2009.
Gloria Manning,
Associate Deputy Chief, NFS.
[FR Doc. E9-28450 Filed 11-27-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-P
