Agency Information Collection Activities; NPS Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) General Submission, Field Study, Concurrence, Annual Review, and Amendment Forms, 65245-65246 [2022-23515]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 208 / Friday, October 28, 2022 / Notices domiciled in the United States, regardless of age, who have a medical determination and documentation of permanent disability. Ordering an Access Pass requires a complete application, proof of residency, documentation that proves permanent disability, and payment of the $5 processing fee, plus actual shipping costs. Passes can be obtained in person from a participating Federal recreation site or office, through the mail, or online via the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) store at https://store.usgs.gov/ access-pass. If a person arrives at a recreation site and claims eligibility for the Interagency Access Pass, but cannot produce any documentation, that person must read, sign, and date NPS Form 10–597, ‘‘Statement of Disability’’ in the presence of the agency officer issuing the Interagency Access Pass. If the applicant cannot read and/or sign the form, someone else may read, date, and sign the statement on his/her behalf in the applicant’s presence and in the presence of the agency officer issuing the Interagency Access Pass. NPS Form 10–595, ‘‘Interagency Senior Pass’’ is a pass issued to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are 62 years or older. Senior Passes may be issued on a lifetime or annual basis. Both types of the Senior Pass can be purchased at any federal recreation site, including national parks, that charges an entrance or standard amenity (dayuse) fee; online or through the mail from USGS. Ordering a Senior Pass requires a complete application, proof of residency, payment ($20 for Annual Senior or $80 for Lifetime Senior Pass, plus $5 processing fee, and shipping costs. Passes can be obtained in person from a participating Federal recreation site or office, through the mail, via the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) store at https://store.usgs.gov/senior-pass. Agency websites provide information on the passes and acceptable documentation. All documentation submitted in person or through the mail is returned to the applicant or destroyed after the form is processed. Title of Collection: The Interagency Access Pass and Senior Pass Application Processes. OMB Control Number: 1024–0252. Form Number: NPS Forms 10–595, 10–596, and 10–597. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals, organizations, businesses, and State, local, or tribal governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 212,000. VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:30 Oct 27, 2022 Jkt 259001 Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 212,000. Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies from 5 minutes to 10 minutes, depending on activity. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 22,667. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $666,000 (mail-in applicants—application fee, mailing and processing). An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not 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, Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service. [FR Doc. 2022–23511 Filed 10–27–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NRSS–BRD–NPS0034550; PWONRADB0 PPMRSNR1Y.NM00000 (222); OMB Control Number 1024–0265] Agency Information Collection Activities; NPS Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) General Submission, Field Study, Concurrence, Annual Review, and Amendment Forms National Park Service, Interior. Notice of information collection; request for comment; re-opening of the comment period. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) propose to renew an information collection with revisions. We are re-opening the comment period, which originally ended on June 21, 2022, as announced in the Federal Register on April 22, 2022 (87 FR 24196). This document includes information regarding the proposed utilization of a new platform, Key Solutions eProtocol IACUC Software Module for Animal Subjects, that was not described in the original notice. If you have already submitted comments, you are not required to resubmit them. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before December 27, 2022. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65245 Please provide a copy of your comments to the NPS Information Collection Clearance Officer (ADIR– ICCO), 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, (MS–242) Reston, VA 20191 (mail); or phadrea_ponds@nps.gov (email). Please include ‘‘1024–0265’’ in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR by mail, contact Allie Petersen, NPS IACUC Administrator by mail at Biological Resource Division, 1201 Oakridge Drive, Suite 200, Fort Collins, CO 80525; or npsiacuc@nps.gov (email). You may also contact Dr. Laurie Baeten at laurie_baeten@nps.gov (email) or telephone at (970) 966–0756. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States. You may also view the ICR at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. 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. (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, ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 65246 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 208 / Friday, October 28, 2022 / Notices 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: Pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), its Regulations (AWAR), and the Interagency Research Animal Committee (IRAC), any entity or institution that uses vertebrate animals for research, testing, or training purposes must have an oversight committee to evaluate all aspects of that institution’s animal care and use. To be in compliance, the NPS is responsible for managing and maintaining an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) that has the experience and expertise necessary to assess and approve all research, testing, or training activities involving vertebrate animals on NPS managed lands and territories. All research, testing, or training projects involving animals taking place on NPS territories must be approved by the NPS IACUC prior to their commencement. Additional Issue for Comment: In coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) the NPS proposes to utilize a new platform, Key Solutions eProtocol IACUC Software Module for Animal Subjects, to support the IACUC review and approval process. The eProtocol IACUC will help ensure that NPS staff and anyone else in any activities on NPS-managed lands and territories employ field methods that are consistent with current best practices that minimize discomfort, distress, and pain by facilitating effective and efficient communication between the IACUC and submitters and assisting with committee administration management. The NPS will jointly use the eProtocol IACUC platform to facilitate collaboration and coordination with the FWS AUC. The shared, but compartmentalized, FWS/NPS platform will allow the two bureaus to maintain separate committees and protocol submissions but share data and move VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:30 Oct 27, 2022 Jkt 259001 protocols and technical experts between the committees, as necessary. The eProtocol IACUC will collect the following information in the current forms from submitters for consideration by the committee: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR • IACUC General Submission (GS) Form (NPS Form 10–1301) • IACUC Amendment Form (NPS Form 10–1301A) • IACUC Annual Review Form (NPS Form 10–1302) • IACUC Concurrence Form (NPS Form 10–1303) • IACUC Field Study Form (NPS Form 10–1304) Agency Information Collection Activities; Special Park Use Applications. As directed by the AWA, NPS IACUC is a self-regulating entity that currently consists of a Chair, NPS Regional members, and two additional members (a veterinarian serving as the ‘‘Attending Veterinarian’’ and another individual serving as the ‘‘Unaffiliated Member atLarge’’). Title of Collection: NPS Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) General Submission, Annual Review, Concurrence, Field Study, and Amendment Forms. OMB Control Number: 1024–0265. Form Numbers: NPS Forms 10–1301, 10–1301A, 10–1302, 10–1303 and 10– 1304. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State and local governments; nonprofit organizations and private businesses. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Total Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 223. Estimated Completion Time per Response: 10 min to 3 hours (times vary depending upon the activity). Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 141 Hours. Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not 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, Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service. [FR Doc. 2022–23515 Filed 10–27–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National Park Service [NPS–WASO–VRP–REGS–NPS0034238; PPWOVPADU0, POPFR2021.XZ0000 (222); OMB Control Number 1024–0026] National Park Service, Interior. Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information collection. SUMMARY: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before December 27, 2022. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request (ICR) by mail to the NPS Information Collection Clearance Officer (ADIR– ICCO), 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, (MS –242) Reston, VA 20191 (mail); or by email at phadrea_ponds@nps.gov (email). Please reference OMB Control Number 1024–0026 in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR by mail, contact Maggie Tyler, Special Park Uses Program Manager, 1849 C Street NW, Main Interior Building—Rm 2474, Washington DC 20240; or by email at Maggie_tyler@ nps.gov (email); or by telephone at 202– 513–7092. Please reference OMB Control Number 1024–0026 in the subject line of your comments. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point of contact in the United States. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. 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 DATES: E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NRSS-BRD-NPS0034550; PWONRADB0 PPMRSNR1Y.NM00000 (222); OMB 
Control Number 1024-0265]


Agency Information Collection Activities; NPS Institutional 
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) General Submission, Field Study, 
Concurrence, Annual Review, and Amendment Forms

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment; re-
opening of the comment period.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, 
the National Park Service (NPS) propose to renew an information 
collection with revisions. We are re-opening the comment period, which 
originally ended on June 21, 2022, as announced in the Federal Register 
on April 22, 2022 (87 FR 24196). This document includes information 
regarding the proposed utilization of a new platform, Key Solutions 
eProtocol IACUC Software Module for Animal Subjects, that was not 
described in the original notice. If you have already submitted 
comments, you are not required to resubmit them.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
December 27, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Please provide a copy of your comments to the NPS 
Information Collection Clearance Officer (ADIR-ICCO), 12201 Sunrise 
Valley Drive, (MS-242) Reston, VA 20191 (mail); or 
[email protected] (email). Please include ``1024-0265'' in the 
subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR by mail, contact Allie Petersen, NPS IACUC Administrator 
by mail at Biological Resource Division, 1201 Oakridge Drive, Suite 
200, Fort Collins, CO 80525; or [email protected] (email). You may also 
contact Dr. Laurie Baeten at [email protected] (email) or telephone 
at (970) 966-0756. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, 
deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 
(TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. 
Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services 
offered within their country to make international calls to the point-
of-contact in the United States. You may also view the ICR at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all 
information collections require approval under the PRA.
    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.
    (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,

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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: Pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), its Regulations 
(AWAR), and the Interagency Research Animal Committee (IRAC), any 
entity or institution that uses vertebrate animals for research, 
testing, or training purposes must have an oversight committee to 
evaluate all aspects of that institution's animal care and use. To be 
in compliance, the NPS is responsible for managing and maintaining an 
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) that has the 
experience and expertise necessary to assess and approve all research, 
testing, or training activities involving vertebrate animals on NPS 
managed lands and territories. All research, testing, or training 
projects involving animals taking place on NPS territories must be 
approved by the NPS IACUC prior to their commencement.
    Additional Issue for Comment: In coordination with the U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service (FWS) the NPS proposes to utilize a new platform, 
Key Solutions eProtocol IACUC Software Module for Animal Subjects, to 
support the IACUC review and approval process. The eProtocol IACUC will 
help ensure that NPS staff and anyone else in any activities on NPS-
managed lands and territories employ field methods that are consistent 
with current best practices that minimize discomfort, distress, and 
pain by facilitating effective and efficient communication between the 
IACUC and submitters and assisting with committee administration 
management. The NPS will jointly use the eProtocol IACUC platform to 
facilitate collaboration and coordination with the FWS AUC. The shared, 
but compartmentalized, FWS/NPS platform will allow the two bureaus to 
maintain separate committees and protocol submissions but share data 
and move protocols and technical experts between the committees, as 
necessary.
    The eProtocol IACUC will collect the following information in the 
current forms from submitters for consideration by the committee:

 IACUC General Submission (GS) Form (NPS Form 10-1301)
 IACUC Amendment Form (NPS Form 10-1301A)
 IACUC Annual Review Form (NPS Form 10-1302)
 IACUC Concurrence Form (NPS Form 10-1303)
 IACUC Field Study Form (NPS Form 10-1304)

    As directed by the AWA, NPS IACUC is a self-regulating entity that 
currently consists of a Chair, NPS Regional members, and two additional 
members (a veterinarian serving as the ``Attending Veterinarian'' and 
another individual serving as the ``Unaffiliated Member at-Large'').
    Title of Collection: NPS Institutional Animal Care and Use 
Committee (IACUC) General Submission, Annual Review, Concurrence, Field 
Study, and Amendment Forms.
    OMB Control Number: 1024-0265.
    Form Numbers: NPS Forms 10-1301, 10-1301A, 10-1302, 10-1303 and 10-
1304.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: State and local governments; nonprofit 
organizations and private businesses.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Total Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 223.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: 10 min to 3 hours (times 
vary depending upon the activity).
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 141 Hours.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not 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,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-23515 Filed 10-27-22; 8:45 am]
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