Information Collection; Volunteer Application for Natural Resources Agencies, 29969 [2010-12945]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
• Forest Service

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 103 (Friday, May 28, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 29969]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-12945]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Information Collection; Volunteer Application for Natural 
Resources Agencies

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 revision of a currently approved 
information collection entitled, Volunteer Application for Natural 
Resources Agencies.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before July 27, 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 
Merlene Mazyck, Youth & Volunteer Programs, Forest Service, USDA, 1400 
Independence Avenue, SW., Mailstop 1136, Washington, DC 20250-1136. 
Comments also may be submitted via e-mail to: mmazyck@fs.fed.us.
    The public may inspect comments received at Forest Service, USDA, 
1621 N. Kent Street, Rosslyn Plaza East, Room 1010, Arlington, VA 
during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 
703-605-4831 to facilitate entry to the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Merlene Mazyck, Youth & Volunteer 
Programs, 202-205-0650. Individuals who use telecommunication devices 
for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-
877-8339, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard time, Monday 
through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Volunteer Application for Natural Resources Agencies.
    OMB Number: 0596-0080.
    Expiration Date of Approval: 10/31/2010.
    Type of Request: Extension with Revision.
    Abstract: The collected information is needed by participating 
natural resources agencies to manage agency volunteer programs. 
Information is collected from potential and selected volunteers of all 
ages. Those under the age of 18 years must have written consent from a 
parent or guardian.

Participating Agencies

    The volunteer programs of the following natural resource agencies 
are included:
    Department of Agriculture: U.S. Forest Service and Natural 
Resources Conservation Service;
    Department of the Interior: National Park Service, Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and 
U.S. Geological Survey;
    Department of Defense: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers;
    Department of Commerce: National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration.

Forms

    OF-301 Volunteer Application: Individuals interested in 
volunteering may access the National Federal volunteer opportunities 
Web site (https://www.volunteer.gov/gov/index.cfm), individual agency 
Web sites, and/or contact agencies to request a Volunteer Application 
(OF-301).
    Applicants provide name, address, telephone number, age, preferred 
work categories, available dates, preferred location, description of 
physical limitations, and lodging preferences. Information collected 
using this form assists agency volunteer coordinators and other 
personnel in matching volunteers with agency opportunities appropriate 
for an applicant's skills and physical condition and availability. 
Signature of a parent or guardian is mandatory for applicants under 18 
years of age.
    OF-301A Volunteer Agreement: This form is used by participating 
resource agencies to document agreements for volunteer services between 
a Federal agency and individual or group volunteers, including 
international volunteers. Signature of parent or guardian is mandatory 
for applicants under 18 years of age.
    Forms unique to participating agencies: The forms listed below 
gather information necessary to reimburse volunteers for approved, 
miscellaneous expenses associated with volunteer assignments and record 
service time of volunteers.
    U.S. Forest Service: FS-6500-299, Volunteers Request for 
Reimbursement.
    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Volunteer Time Sheet; SF-1164, 
Claim for Miscellaneous Expenses.
    U.S. Geological Survey: Form 9-2080, USGS Individual Volunteer 
Agreement.
    National Park Service: Form 10-67, Volunteer Claim for 
Reimbursement.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: 15 minutes.
    Type of Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 400,000.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 5.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 500,000 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: May 24, 2010.
William E. Timko,
Acting Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2010-12945 Filed 5-27-10; 8:45 am]
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