Agency Information Collection Activities; National Capital Region Application for Public Gathering, 14502-14504 [2020-05060]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
• National Park Service

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 49 (Thursday, March 12, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14502-14504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05060]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-NCR-NAMA-NPS0028895; PPNCNAMAN70, PPMPSPD1Z.YM00000 (200); OMB 
Control Number 1024-0021]


Agency Information Collection Activities; National Capital Region 
Application for Public Gathering

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, 
the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information 
collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
May 11, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request 
(ICR) by mail to Phadrea Ponds, Acting Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, National Park Service, 1201 Oakridge Drive Fort Collins, CO 
80525; or by email to [email protected]. Please reference OMB 
Control Number

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1024-0021 in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Martin Torres, Senior Policy Advisor National 
Capital Region, by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 
202-245-4715.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA and 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.
    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 Division of Permits Management of the National Mall 
and Memorial Parks is authorized by regulations codified in 36 CFR 
7.96(g) to issue permits for public gatherings, including special 
events and demonstrations, held on NPS property within the National 
Capital Region. The regulations reflect the special demands on many 
urban National Capital Region parks used as sites for demonstrations 
and special events. A special event is defined as any presentation, 
program, or display that is recreational, entertaining, or celebratory 
in nature (e.g., sports events, pageants, celebrations, historical 
reenactments, regattas, entertainments, exhibitions, parades, fairs, 
festivals and similar events). The term ``demonstration'' includes like 
forms of conduct that involve the communication or expression of views 
or grievances (e.g., picketing, speechmaking, marching, holding vigils 
or religious services, etc.). We use information from NPS Form 10-941 
to determine:
     Identity of person(s) or organization(s) requesting 
authorization to conduct a demonstration or special event, and to 
determine whether the applicant(s) meets statutory requirements to 
conduct the activity.
     Nature of the proposed activity and whether there is 
statutory authority to grant permission to engage in it.
     Relationship between the proposed activity and the primary 
purpose(s) for which the park area was established and relevant park 
planning documents.
     Whether there is a legitimate NPS need or interest in the 
proposed activity.
     Whether the proposed activity would require a commitment 
of public resources or facilities, whether such commitments are 
legitimate and appropriate, and whether they are available.
     Long-term or short-term adverse effects caused by the 
proposed activity on park resources, facilities, or programs.
     Total cost to the park of monitoring proposed activity.
     Whether a waiver of numerical limitations on the White 
House sidewalk and/or Lafayette Park should be granted.
     Law enforcement resources needed to assure public safety 
and site security, especially at the White House, during the activity.
    Depending on the size and complexity of the proposed activity, we 
may require applicants to submit supporting documents such as:
     Site Plan: A complete site plan must be submitted if 
tents, stages, or any other type of structure are to be placed on 
parkland.
     Sign Plan: The plan will provide the overall size, number, 
and design of any signs or banners.
     Risk Management Plan: For events with significant 
equipment use during set-up and tear-down.
     Administrative Documents: We may require applicants submit 
a portable toilet contract, evidence of liability insurance coverage, 
IRS W-9 form, or an electronic funds transfer form.
    Title of Collection: National Capital Region Application for Public 
Gathering, 36 CFR 7.96(g).
    OMB Control Number: 1024-0021.
    Form Number: NPS Form 10-941, ``Application for a Permit to Conduct 
a Demonstration or Special Event in Park Areas''.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals/households, organizations, 
businesses, and State, local, or tribal governments.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: The estimated annual 
non-hour burden cost associated with this information collection is 
$139,200 ($120 x 1,160 applicants). A $120.00 application fee is 
submitted to recover the cost of processing the request. There is no 
application fee for events that cover first amendment activities 
(approximately 590 applicants annually).

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                                                                                    Completion
                                                                   Total annual      time per      Total annual
                            Activity                                 responses       response      burden hours
                                                                                     (minutes)
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Form 10-941, ``Application for a Permit to Conduct a                       1,750              30             875
 Demonstration or Special Event in Park Areas''.................
Site Plan.......................................................           1,399              60           1,399

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Sign Plan.......................................................           1,399              30             700
Risk Management Plan............................................           1,399              90           2,099
Administrative Documents........................................           1,399              45           1,049
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    Total.......................................................           7,346  ..............        6,121.25
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    An agency may not conduct or sponsor nor is a person 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.).

Phadrea Ponds,
Acting, Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-05060 Filed 3-11-20; 8:45 am]
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