U.S. National Arboretum Notice of Intent To Renew Information Collection, 22010 [2021-08627]

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• Agricultural Research Service
• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 78 (Monday, April 26, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 22010]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-08627]


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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 78 / Monday, April 26, 2021 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Research Service


U.S. National Arboretum Notice of Intent To Renew Information 
Collection

AGENCY: Agricultural Research Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks comments on the 
intent of the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA) to renew an information 
collection that expires October 31, 2021. The collection is conducted 
to obtain information about uses of the facilities, grounds, programs, 
and services, including information pertaining to the collection of 
fees for educational programs and workshops, use of the grounds and 
facilities, and commercial photography and cinematography. Fees 
generated are used to defray USNA expenses or to promote the USNA 
mission.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 21, 2021, to be 
considered. Comments can be sent to the following: Email: 
[email protected], Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Director, U.S. 
National Arboretum, Agricultural Research Service, Northeast Area, 3501 
New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Use of the USNA Grounds and Facilities, Including as well as 
Commercial Photography and Cinematography.
    OMB Number: 0518-0024.
    Expiration Date: 3 years from date of approval.
    Type of Request: Renewal of approved information collection.
    Abstract: The mission of the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA) is to 
serve the public need for scientific research, education, and gardens 
that conserve and showcase plants to enhance the environment. USNA is a 
446-acre facility that is open to the public for education and passive 
recreation and is a national center for public education that welcomes 
visitors in a stimulating and aesthetically pleasing environment. It 
receives approximately 610,000 visitors each year, and many garden 
clubs and societies use USNA grounds to showcase their activities. 
Section 890(b) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 
1996, Public Law 104-127 (1996 Act), expanded the authorities of the 
Secretary of Agriculture to charge reasonable fees for the use of USNA 
facilities and grounds. These authorities include the ability to 
further the mission of USNA by charging fees for the temporary use of 
USNA facilities and grounds. Authority was also provided to charge fees 
for tram tours and for the use of USNA for commercial photography and 
cinematography. All rules and regulations noted in 7 CFR part 500, 
subpart 2A, conducted on USNA property will apply to individuals or 
groups granted approval to use the facilities and grounds. To properly 
administer the use of USNA facilities, USNA must obtain information 
from the requestor(s) to determine if the requested use is consistent 
with the USNA mission. Each request will require the completion of an 
application and submission of an application fee. The application is 
simple and requires only information readily available to the 
requestor(s), including who is requesting to use USNA and how the USNA 
facilities will be used. Applications are available in hard copy format 
and in an electronic format on the USNA website www.usna.usda.gov. 
Completed permit requests can be submitted in person, by facsimile, or 
electronically.
    Paperwork Reduction Act: In accordance with the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) regulations (5 CFR part 1320) implementing 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the 
information collection and recordkeeping requirements that will be 
imposed will be submitted to OMB for approval. These requirements will 
not become effective prior to OMB approval.
    Estimate of Burden: 150 hours.
    Estimated Number of Responses: The USNA estimates the annual 
receipt of 200 requests for the use of facilities, 100 requests for 
photography and cinematography, and 1,800 requests for educational 
programs and workshops.
    Estimate of Total Annual Burden on Respondents: The total cost for 
responding is $5,386.50 for 150 hours of time at $35.91 per hour.
    Obtaining Permit Requests: In addition to the current process of 
transmitting permit requests and approvals in person, by mail, and by 
facsimile, photography and cinematography applications are available on 
the USNA website and can be completed and submitted electronically: 
https://www.usna.usda.gov/Information/facilities/photographyapp.pdf.
    The PDF fillable application for the use of facilities is available 
on the website and can be submitted electronically to USNA. Completed 
hard copies of permit requests can be submitted to: Administrative 
Office, USDA, ARS, NEA, U.S. National Arboretum, 3501 New York Avenue 
NE, Washington, DC 20002.
    Comments: Comments are invited on the following:
     If the proposed collection is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the 
information will have practical utility.
     The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
     Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of 
collection on those who are to respond, including the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technology.

Simon Y. Liu,
Acting Administrator, ARS.
[FR Doc. 2021-08627 Filed 4-23-21; 8:45 am]
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