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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Application for
Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or
Areas Restricted by Regulation or
Order
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice; request for comment.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Forest Service is seeking comments on
the revision of a currently approved
information collection, form FS–7700–
40, Application for Permit, Non-Federal
Commercial Use of Roads Restricted by
Order. The revised information
collection is entitled, ‘‘Application for a
Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas
Restricted by Regulation or Order.’’ The
Forest Service is also seeking comment
on an associated new information
collection, form FS–7700–NEW (form
number to be determined), Permit for
Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted
by Regulation or Order, and renewal of
an associated existing information
collection, form FS–7700–41, NonFederal Commercial Road Use Permit.
DATES: Comments must be received in
writing by August 27, 2012 to be
considered.
SUMMARY:
Comments concerning this
notice should be addressed to USDA
Forest Service, Director, Engineering
Staff, RPC5, 1601 North Kent Street,
Room 500, Arlington, VA 22209.
Comments also may be submitted via
facsimile to 703 605–1542 or by email
to dhager@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments
received at the USDA Forest Service,
Office of the Director of Engineering,
1601 North Kent Street, Room 500,
Arlington, VA, during normal business
hours. Visitors are encouraged to call
ahead at 703 605–4962 to facilitate entry
into the building.
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Dan
Hager, Engineering staff, 703 605–4612.
Individuals who use telecommunication
devices for the deaf may call the Federal
Relay Service at 800 877–8339 twentyfour hours a day, every day of the year,
including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Title
Current: Application for Permit, NonFederal Commercial Use of Roads
Restricted by Order.
Revised: Application for a Permit for
Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted
by Regulation or Order.
OMB Number: 0596–0016.
Expiration Date of Approval: January
31, 2013.
Type of Request: Revision of a
currently approved information
collection, approval of an associated
new information collection, and
renewal of an associated existing
information collection.
Abstract: Authority for permits for use
of National Forest System (NFS) roads,
NFS trails, and areas on NFS lands
restricted by order or regulation derives
from the National Forest Roads and
Trails Act (16 U.S.C. 532–538). This
statute authorizes the Secretary of
Agriculture to promulgate regulations
regarding use of NFS roads, NFS trails,
and areas on NFS lands; establish
procedures for sharing investments in
NFS roads; and require commercial
users to perform road maintenance
commensurate with their use of NFS
roads. Forest Service regulations
implementing this authority are found
in 36 CFR 212.5, 212.9, 212.51, 261.10,
261.12, 261.13, 261.54, and 261.55.
In particular, 36 CFR 212.5 and 212.9
authorize the Chief of the Forest Service
to establish procedures for investment
sharing and to require commercial users
to perform maintenance commensurate
with their road use. Section 261.10
contains a national prohibition against
constructing or maintaining an NFS
road or NFS trail without a written
authorization. Section 212.12 contains a
national prohibition against violating
the load, weight, height, length, or
width limitations of State law when
using NFS roads without a written
authorization. Section 212.13 contains a
national prohibition against possessing
or operating a motor vehicle on NFS
roads, NFS trails, or areas on NFS lands
that are not designated for motor vehicle
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use on a motor vehicle use map, unless
the use is authorized by a written
authorization. Section 261.54 authorizes
issuance of an order prohibiting use of
an NFS road in a manner prohibited by
the order without a written
authorization, including commercial
hauling without a permit or written
authorization when required by order.
Section 261.55 authorizes issuance of an
order prohibiting use of an NFS trail in
a manner prohibited by the order
without a written authorization.
Forest Service directives
implementing the regulations are found
in Forest Service Manual 2350, 7710,
and 7730 and Forest Service Handbook
7709.59, chapter 20. These directives
provide for the size and weight limits
under State traffic law to apply on NFS
roads and require the responsible
official to designate NFS roads, NFS
trails, and areas on NFS lands for motor
vehicle use; enter into appropriate
investment sharing arrangements,
require commercial users of NFS roads
to perform maintenance commensurate
with their road use; and issue orders
that implement the authority in 36 CFR
261.54. The permits road users obtain
contain appropriate requirements for
implementation of applicable
regulations and directives.
Form FS–7700–40, Application for
Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas
Restricted by Regulation or Order. This
form will be used by individuals and
entities that apply for a permit to use
NFS roads, NFS trails, or areas on NFS
lands that are subject to a restriction
established by regulation or order.
Examples of restrictions requiring
permits are motor vehicle use on NFS
roads and NFS trails that are not
designated for that purpose; operating
trucks that exceed size limits
established by State traffic law on NFS
roads; area closures during periods of
high fire danger; and non-Federal
commercial use of NFS roads.
The following information is
collected: (1) The applicant’s name,
address, and telephone number; (2)
identification of the NFS roads, NFS
trails, and areas on NFS lands proposed
for use (NFS roads and NFS trails are
identified by Forest Service route
number, and areas on NFS lands are
identified using a map); (3) purpose of
use; and (4) the proposed use schedule.
The applicant is asked to provide
explanatory information specific to the
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proposed use, including information on
the types and size of vehicles, through
attachments and remarks. There are
standard attachments available for use
when the application requests oversize
vehicle use or commercial use of roads.
The application is submitted to the
Forest Supervisor or District Ranger
responsible for the NFS roads, NFS
trails, or areas on NFS lands for which
a permit is requested.
When applications for commercial
use of roads restricted by order are
received, the information is used to
identify maintenance commensurate
with the applicant’s road use. The
information is also used to calculate the
proportion of acquisition, construction,
and maintenance costs associated with
the NFS roads proposed for use that is
assignable to the applicant for purposes
of investment sharing. When requests
are for oversize vehicle use, the
information is used to evaluate the
structural capacity of bridges and
potential adverse effects on the safety of
other traffic on the roads proposed for
use. When the application requests use
of NFS roads, NFS trails, or areas on
NFS lands that are not designated for
motor vehicle use or are restricted by
order, the information is used to decide
whether and, if appropriate, when the
use should be permitted. The
information collected is not reported to
or summarized at higher levels of the
Forest Service.
The identifying information collected
on form FS–7700–40, Application for
Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas
Restricted by Regulation or Order, is
used on form FS–7700–41, Non-Federal
Commercial Road Use Permit, and form
FS–7700–NEW (form number to be
determined), Permit for Use of Roads,
Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation
or Order, to identify the permit holder
and the routes or areas requested for
use. When form FS–7700–41 is issued,
road maintenance requirements, road
use schedules, and any necessary
payments to be made in lieu of
performance of maintenance developed
from the data submitted on or with form
FS–7700–40 are included in form FS–
7700–41. When form FS–7700–NEW is
issued, requirements resulting from data
submitted with form FS–7700–40, such
as requirements for signs and pilot cars
when moving oversize vehicles, are
included. A copy of form FS–7700–41
or form FS–7700–NEW must be carried
in the holder’s motor vehicle during use
of the NFS roads, NFS trails, or areas on
NFS lands covered by the permit.
Forms FS–7700–41, Non-Federal
Commercial Road Use Permit, and FS–
7700–NEW, Permit for Use of Roads,
Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation
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or Order. Form FS–7700–41 has already
been approved by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB). The
Forest Service is seeking renewal of this
approval. Form FS–7700–NEW is a new
form. No information beyond that
collected on form FS–7700–40 will be
collected on forms FS–7700–41 and FS–
7700–NEW.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 15
minutes per application.
Type of Respondents: All those who
need to use NFS roads, NFS trails, or
areas on NFS lands that are restricted by
regulation or order.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 20,000.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses per Respondent: One.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 5,000 hours.
Public Comment: Public comment is
invited on (1) Whether this information
collection 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 information collection,
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 information collection 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
request for OMB approval of the
information collection.
Dated: June 18, 2012.
˜
James M. Pena,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest
System.
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or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings
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delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents
appearing in this section.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection; Application for Permit for Use of Roads,
Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order
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 on the revision of a currently
approved information collection, form FS-7700-40, Application for
Permit, Non-Federal Commercial Use of Roads Restricted by Order. The
revised information collection is entitled, ``Application for a Permit
for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order.''
The Forest Service is also seeking comment on an associated new
information collection, form FS-7700-NEW (form number to be
determined), Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by
Regulation or Order, and renewal of an associated existing information
collection, form FS-7700-41, Non-Federal Commercial Road Use Permit.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing by August 27, 2012 to be
considered.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to USDA
Forest Service, Director, Engineering Staff, RPC5, 1601 North Kent
Street, Room 500, Arlington, VA 22209. Comments also may be submitted
via facsimile to 703 605-1542 or by email to dhager@fs.fed.us.
The public may inspect comments received at the USDA Forest
Service, Office of the Director of Engineering, 1601 North Kent Street,
Room 500, Arlington, VA, during normal business hours. Visitors are
encouraged to call ahead at 703 605-4962 to facilitate entry into the
building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Hager, Engineering staff, 703 605-
4612. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf may
call the Federal Relay Service at 800 877-8339 twenty-four hours a day,
every day of the year, including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title
Current: Application for Permit, Non-Federal Commercial Use of
Roads Restricted by Order.
Revised: Application for a Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or
Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order.
OMB Number: 0596-0016.
Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2013.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information
collection, approval of an associated new information collection, and
renewal of an associated existing information collection.
Abstract: Authority for permits for use of National Forest System
(NFS) roads, NFS trails, and areas on NFS lands restricted by order or
regulation derives from the National Forest Roads and Trails Act (16
U.S.C. 532-538). This statute authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture
to promulgate regulations regarding use of NFS roads, NFS trails, and
areas on NFS lands; establish procedures for sharing investments in NFS
roads; and require commercial users to perform road maintenance
commensurate with their use of NFS roads. Forest Service regulations
implementing this authority are found in 36 CFR 212.5, 212.9, 212.51,
261.10, 261.12, 261.13, 261.54, and 261.55.
In particular, 36 CFR 212.5 and 212.9 authorize the Chief of the
Forest Service to establish procedures for investment sharing and to
require commercial users to perform maintenance commensurate with their
road use. Section 261.10 contains a national prohibition against
constructing or maintaining an NFS road or NFS trail without a written
authorization. Section 212.12 contains a national prohibition against
violating the load, weight, height, length, or width limitations of
State law when using NFS roads without a written authorization. Section
212.13 contains a national prohibition against possessing or operating
a motor vehicle on NFS roads, NFS trails, or areas on NFS lands that
are not designated for motor vehicle use on a motor vehicle use map,
unless the use is authorized by a written authorization. Section 261.54
authorizes issuance of an order prohibiting use of an NFS road in a
manner prohibited by the order without a written authorization,
including commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization
when required by order. Section 261.55 authorizes issuance of an order
prohibiting use of an NFS trail in a manner prohibited by the order
without a written authorization.
Forest Service directives implementing the regulations are found in
Forest Service Manual 2350, 7710, and 7730 and Forest Service Handbook
7709.59, chapter 20. These directives provide for the size and weight
limits under State traffic law to apply on NFS roads and require the
responsible official to designate NFS roads, NFS trails, and areas on
NFS lands for motor vehicle use; enter into appropriate investment
sharing arrangements, require commercial users of NFS roads to perform
maintenance commensurate with their road use; and issue orders that
implement the authority in 36 CFR 261.54. The permits road users obtain
contain appropriate requirements for implementation of applicable
regulations and directives.
Form FS-7700-40, Application for Permit for Use of Roads, Trails,
or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order. This form will be used by
individuals and entities that apply for a permit to use NFS roads, NFS
trails, or areas on NFS lands that are subject to a restriction
established by regulation or order. Examples of restrictions requiring
permits are motor vehicle use on NFS roads and NFS trails that are not
designated for that purpose; operating trucks that exceed size limits
established by State traffic law on NFS roads; area closures during
periods of high fire danger; and non-Federal commercial use of NFS
roads.
The following information is collected: (1) The applicant's name,
address, and telephone number; (2) identification of the NFS roads, NFS
trails, and areas on NFS lands proposed for use (NFS roads and NFS
trails are identified by Forest Service route number, and areas on NFS
lands are identified using a map); (3) purpose of use; and (4) the
proposed use schedule. The applicant is asked to provide explanatory
information specific to the
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proposed use, including information on the types and size of vehicles,
through attachments and remarks. There are standard attachments
available for use when the application requests oversize vehicle use or
commercial use of roads. The application is submitted to the Forest
Supervisor or District Ranger responsible for the NFS roads, NFS
trails, or areas on NFS lands for which a permit is requested.
When applications for commercial use of roads restricted by order
are received, the information is used to identify maintenance
commensurate with the applicant's road use. The information is also
used to calculate the proportion of acquisition, construction, and
maintenance costs associated with the NFS roads proposed for use that
is assignable to the applicant for purposes of investment sharing. When
requests are for oversize vehicle use, the information is used to
evaluate the structural capacity of bridges and potential adverse
effects on the safety of other traffic on the roads proposed for use.
When the application requests use of NFS roads, NFS trails, or areas on
NFS lands that are not designated for motor vehicle use or are
restricted by order, the information is used to decide whether and, if
appropriate, when the use should be permitted. The information
collected is not reported to or summarized at higher levels of the
Forest Service.
The identifying information collected on form FS-7700-40,
Application for Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by
Regulation or Order, is used on form FS-7700-41, Non-Federal Commercial
Road Use Permit, and form FS-7700-NEW (form number to be determined),
Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or
Order, to identify the permit holder and the routes or areas requested
for use. When form FS-7700-41 is issued, road maintenance requirements,
road use schedules, and any necessary payments to be made in lieu of
performance of maintenance developed from the data submitted on or with
form FS-7700-40 are included in form FS-7700-41. When form FS-7700-NEW
is issued, requirements resulting from data submitted with form FS-
7700-40, such as requirements for signs and pilot cars when moving
oversize vehicles, are included. A copy of form FS-7700-41 or form FS-
7700-NEW must be carried in the holder's motor vehicle during use of
the NFS roads, NFS trails, or areas on NFS lands covered by the permit.
Forms FS-7700-41, Non-Federal Commercial Road Use Permit, and FS-
7700-NEW, Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by
Regulation or Order. Form FS-7700-41 has already been approved by the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Forest Service is seeking
renewal of this approval. Form FS-7700-NEW is a new form. No
information beyond that collected on form FS-7700-40 will be collected
on forms FS-7700-41 and FS-7700-NEW.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 15 minutes per application.
Type of Respondents: All those who need to use NFS roads, NFS
trails, or areas on NFS lands that are restricted by regulation or
order.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 20,000.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: One.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 5,000 hours.
Public Comment: Public comment is invited on (1) Whether this
information collection 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 information
collection, 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
information collection 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 request for OMB
approval of the information collection.
Dated: June 18, 2012.
James M. Pe[ntilde]a,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
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