80 FR 81507 - Information Collection; Recreation Fee and Wilderness Program Administration
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 250 (December 30, 2015)
Forest Service
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 250 (December 30, 2015)
| Page Range | 81507-81508 | |
| FR Document | 2015-32847 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 250 (Wednesday, December 30, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 81507-81508] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-32847] ======================================================================== Notices Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 250 / Wednesday, December 30, 2015 / Notices [[Page 81507]] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Information Collection; Recreation Fee and Wilderness Program Administration AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice; request for comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 to the information collection: Recreation Fee and Wilderness Program Administration. DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before February 29, 2016 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 Al Remley, USDA Forest Service, Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Resources Program, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Mailstop 1125, Washington, DC 20250. Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to Al Remley at 202- 403-8986 or by email at recreation2300@fs.fed.us. The public may inspect comments received at the USDA Forest Service Washington Office, during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to facilitate entry to the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Al Remley, Fee Program Manager, at 202-403-8986 or via email at recreation2300@fs.fed.us. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Recreation Fee and Wilderness Program Administration. OMB Number: 0596-0106. Expiration Date of Approval: May 31, 2016. Type of Request: Extension. Abstract: The Federal Lands Recreation and Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801-6814) authorizes the Forest Service to issue permits and charge fees for recreation uses of Federal recreational lands and waters, such as group activities, recreation events and motorized recreational vehicle use. In addition, permits may be issued as a means to disperse use, protect natural and cultural resources, provide for the health and safety of visitors, allocate capacity, and/or help cover the higher costs of providing specialized services. FS-2300-26, Recreation Fee Envelope. Information collected includes the amount enclosed in the envelope, date in, date out, number of days paid, time and date of purchase, visitor's vehicle model and license number and registered State, visitor's home zip code, number in party, other charges (if applicable), visitor's Senior, Access Pass or Golden Passport number (if applicable), planned departure date (if applicable), site name, camp's site type: Single campsite or group campsite (if applicable), campsite number (if applicable), and the number in group. FS-2300-26a, Recreation Fee Envelope, is the same form as FS-2300- 26; the difference is the color of the form is different to signify a specific region's use. FS-2300-30, Visitor's Permit. Information collected includes the visitor's name and address, area(s) to be visited, dates of visit, length of stay, location of entry and exit points, method of travel, number of people in the group, and where applicable, the number of pack and saddle stock (that is, the number of animals either carrying people or their gear), the number of dogs, and the number of watercraft and/or vehicles (where allowed). The Forest Service employee who completes the Visitor's Permit will note on the permit any special restrictions or important information the visitor should know. The visitor receives a copy of the permit and instructions to keep the permit with them for the duration of the visit. FS-2300-32, Visitor Registration Card. Information collected includes the visitor's name and address, area(s) to be visited, dates of visit, length of stay, location of entry and exit points, method of travel, number of people in the group, and where applicable, the number of pack and saddle stock (that is, the number of animals either carrying people or their gear) in the group, the number of dogs, and the number of watercraft and/or vehicles (where allowed). FS-2300-43, Permit for Short-Term, Noncommercial Use of Government- Owned Cabins and Lookouts is used to record contact information including name, address, and telephone number, requested dates of occupancy, party size, and additional items if applicable, such as number of pack animals and/or snowmobiles. If unable to collect this information, National Forests would not be able to manage their permit programs or disperse use, protect natural and cultural resources, provide for the health and safety of visitors, allocate capacity, and/ or help cover the higher costs of providing specialized services on National Forest System recreational lands. FS-2300-47, National Recreation Application, is a form used to apply for a recreation permit. Information collected includes the applicant's name, address, phone number and email address, location and activity type, date and time of requested use, itinerary, number in party, entry and exit points, day or overnight use, method of travel (if applicable), group organization or event name (if applicable), group leader name and contact information (if applicable), vehicle or boat registration and license number and State of issue (if applicable), type and number of boats, stock or off-highway vehicles (if applicable), and assessed fee and method of payment (if applicable). FS-2300-48, National Recreation Permit, is used to authorize specific activities at particular facilities or areas. Information collected includes the group or individual's name, responsible person's signature, address, phone number, date of permit, method of travel, license number and description of vehicle and tow type, payment method and amount, number and types of water craft (if applicable), number in a group at a cabin or campsite (if applicable), number and type of off- highway vehicles or other vehicles, and [[Page 81508]] number and type of other use (if applicable). This information is used to manage the application process and to issue permits for recreation uses of Federal recreational lands and waters. The information will be collected by Federal employees and agents who are authorized to collect recreation fees and/or issue recreation permits. Name and contact information will be used to inform applicants and permit holders of their success in securing a permit for a special area. Number in group, number and type of vehicles, water craft, or stock may be used to assure compliance with management area direction for recreational lands and waters and track visitation trends. A National Forest may use zip codes to help determine where the National Forest's visitor base originates. Activity information may be used to improve services. Personal information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and vehicle registration information will be secured and maintained in accordance with the system of records, National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS) USDA/ FS-55. Estimate of Annual Burden: 3-15 minutes. Type of Respondents: Individuals. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 2,363,600. Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 121,781 hours. 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 request for Office of Management and Budget approval. Dated: December 18, 2015. Glenn P. Casamassa, Associate Deputy Chief, National, Forest System. [FR Doc. 2015-32847 Filed 12-29-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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number and type of other use (if Dated: December 18, 2015. Rights Program Manager, Watershed,
applicable). Glenn P. Casamassa, Fish, Wildlife, Air, and Rare Plants staff,
This information is used to manage Associate Deputy Chief, National, Forest 202–205–1172. Individuals who use
the application process and to issue System. telecommunication devices for the deaf
permits for recreation uses of Federal [FR Doc. 2015–32847 Filed 12–29–15; 8:45 am] may call the Federal Information Relay
recreational lands and waters. The BILLING CODE 3411–15–P Service at 800–877–8339 between 8:00
information will be collected by Federal a.m. and 8:00 p.m., eastern daylight
employees and agents who are time, Monday through Friday.
authorized to collect recreation fees DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
and/or issue recreation permits. Name 1. Background and Need for the Final
and contact information will be used to Forest Service
Directive
inform applicants and permit holders of RIN 0596–AD14
their success in securing a permit for a Constitutional and Statutory Authority
special area. Number in group, number Ski Area Water Clause The Forest Service’s authority to
and type of vehicles, water craft, or AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. manage lands under its jurisdiction
stock may be used to assure compliance derives from the Property Clause of the
with management area direction for ACTION: Notice of final directive. United States Constitution, which
recreational lands and waters and track SUMMARY: The U.S. Forest Service empowers Congress to ‘‘make all
visitation trends. A National Forest may (Forest Service or Agency) is amending needful Rules and Regulations
use zip codes to help determine where its internal directives for ski area respecting the . . . Property belonging to
the National Forest’s visitor base concessions by adding two clauses to the United States.’’ U.S. Const. art. IV,
originates. Activity information may be the Special Uses Handbook, Forest sec. 3, cl. 2. The Supreme Court has
used to improve services. Personal Service Handbook (FSH) 2709.11, emphasized that Congressional
information such as names, addresses, Chapter 50, addressing the sufficiency authority over Federal lands is ‘‘without
phone numbers, email addresses, and of water for operation of ski areas on limitations.’’ Kleppe v. New Mexico, 426
vehicle registration information will be National Forest System (NFS) lands. U.S. 529, 539 (1976). In turn, Congress
secured and maintained in accordance The Forest Service recognizes the entrusted the Forest Service with
with the system of records, National importance of winter sports authority to ‘‘make such rules and
Recreation Reservation System (NRRS) opportunities on NFS lands and the regulations and establish such service as
USDA/FS–55. need to address the sufficiency of water will insure the objects of the [national
Estimate of Annual Burden: 3–15 for ski areas operating on NFS lands. By forests], namely to regulate their
minutes. addressing this need, this final directive occupancy and use and to preserve the
will promote the long-term forests thereon from destruction.’’
Type of Respondents: Individuals. Organic Administration Act of 1897 (16
sustainability of ski areas on NFS lands
Estimated Annual Number of U.S.C. 551). The Organic
and the economies of the communities
Respondents: 2,363,600. Administration Act constitutes an
that depend on revenue from those ski
Estimated Annual Number of areas. ‘‘extraordinarily broad’’ delegation to
Responses per Respondent: 1. the Forest Service to regulate use of NFS
DATES: This directive is effective
Estimated Total Annual Burden on lands and ‘‘will support Forest Service
January 29, 2016.
Respondents: 121,781 hours. regulations and management . . . unless
ADDRESSES: The final directive will be some specific statute limits Forest
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether available for inspection at the office of Service powers.’’ Charles F. Wilkinson
this collection of information is the Director, Recreation and Heritage & H. Michael Anderson, Land and
necessary for the stated purposes and Resources Staff, Forest Service, USDA, Resource Planning in the National
the proper performance of the functions 4th Floor Central, Sidney R. Yates Forests 59 (1987). See also Wyoming
of the Agency, including whether the Federal Building, 1400 Independence Timber Indus. Ass’n v. United States
information will have practical or Avenue SW., Washington, DC, during Forest Serv., 80 F. Supp. 2d 1245, 1258–
scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 59 (D. Wyo. 2000). In the Organic
Agency’s estimate of the burden of the p.m.), Monday through Friday, except Administration Act, Congress explicitly
collection of information, including the holidays. Those wishing to inspect these recognized that Forest Service
validity of the methodology and documents are encouraged to call ahead regulations may affect the use of water
assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance to facilitate access to the building. on NFS lands (16 U.S.C. 481) (water on
the quality, utility, and clarity of the Copies of documents in the record may NFS lands may be used ‘‘under the laws
information to be collected; and (4) be requested under the Freedom of of the United States and the rules and
ways to minimize the burden of the Information Act. The final directive will regulations established thereunder’’).
collection of information on be posted on the Forest Service’s Web The Forest Service has broad
respondents, including the use of site at http://www.fs.fed.us/specialuses authority to regulate and condition the
automated, electronic, mechanical, or on the effective date. Only the sections use and occupancy of NFS lands under
other technological collection of the FSH that are the subject of this the Term Permit Act of 1915 (16 U.S.C.
techniques or other forms of information notice have been posted, i.e., FSH 497) (authorizing the Secretary of
technology. 2709.11, Special Uses Handbook,
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Agriculture to permit use and
All comments received in response to Chapter 50, Standard Forms and occupancy of National Forest land
this notice, including names and Supplemental Clauses, Section 52.4. ‘‘upon such terms and conditions as he
addresses when provided, will be a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: may deem proper’’); Multiple Use—
matter of public record. Comments will Sean Wetterberg, National Winter Sports Sustained Yield Act (MUSYA) (16
be summarized and included in the Program Manager, Recreation, Heritage, U.S.C. 529) (authorizing the Secretary of
request for Office of Management and and Volunteer Resources staff, 801–975– Agriculture to develop and administer
Budget approval. 3793, or Jean Thomas, National Water the surface resources of the National
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice; request for comment. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received in writing on or before February 29, 2016 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. | |
| Contact | Al Remley, Fee Program Manager, at 202-403-8986 or via email at [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 81507 |
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