81 FR 44652 - Information Collection Request Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; Commercial Use Authorizations
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 131 (July 8, 2016)
National Park Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 131 (July 8, 2016)
| Page Range | 44652-44654 | |
| FR Document | 2016-16208 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 131 (Friday, July 8, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 44652-44654] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-16208] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS-WASO-BSD-CONC-20917; PPWOBSADC0, PPMVSCS1Y.Y00000(166)] Information Collection Request Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; Commercial Use Authorizations AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. [[Page 44653]] ACTION: Notice; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We (National Park Service, NPS) have sent an Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. We summarize the ICR below and describe the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. This IC is scheduled to expire on August 31, 2016. 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. DATES: You must submit comments on or before August 8, 2016. ADDRESSES: Send your comments and suggestions on this information collection to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at OMB--OIRA at (202) 395-5806 (fax) or OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov (email). Please provide a copy of your comments to Madonna L. Baucum, Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Room 2C114, Mail Stop 242, Reston, VA 20192 (mail); or madonna_baucum@nps.gov (email). Please include ``1024-0268 CUA'' in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Samantha Towery, National Park Service, 12795 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228; by fax at (303) 987-6901; or via email at Samantha_Towery@nps.gov. You may review the ICR online at http://www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the Interior collections under review by OMB. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The purpose of this information collection is to assist the NPS in managing the Commercial Use Authorization Program. Conducting commercial operations in a unit of the National Park System without a contract, permit, commercial use authorization, or some other written agreement is prohibited. Section 418, Public Law 105-391 (54 U.S.C. 101925) gives the Secretary of the Interior the authority to authorize a private person, corporation, or other entity to provide services to visitors in units of the National Park System through a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA). Such authorizations are not considered concession contracts. We authorize commercial operations that originate and operate entirely within a park (in-park); commercial operations that provide services originating and terminating outside of the park boundaries; organized children's camps, outdoor clubs, and nonprofit institutions; and other uses as the Secretary determines appropriate. The commercial operations include a range of services, such as mountain climbing guides, boat repair services, transportation services and tours, canoe livery operations, hunting guides, retail sales, equipment rentals, catering services, and dozens of other visitor services. Section 418 limits CUAs to:Commercial operations with annual gross receipts of not more than $25,000 resulting from services originating and provided solely within a unit of the National Park System; Incidental use of resources of the unit by commercial operations which provide services originating and terminating outside of the boundaries of the unit; or Uses by organized children's camps, outdoor clubs and nonprofit institutions (including back country use) and such other uses as the Secretary determines appropriate. The legislative mandate of the NPS, found at 54 U.S.C. 1100101, is to preserve America's natural wonders unimpaired for future generations, while also making them available for the enjoyment of visitors. Meeting this mandate requires the NPS to balance preservation with use. Maintaining a good balance requires both information and limits. The information requested will allow the unit manager to evaluate requests for a commercial use to determine impact on the resources and the appropriateness of the activity. We collect information on the CUA Application (Form 10-550), the CUA Annual Report (Form 10-660), and CUA Monthly Report (Form 10-660A). We use the information from these forms to: Manage the program and operations. Determine the qualifications and abilities of the commercial operators to provide a high quality, safe, and enjoyable experience for park visitors. Determine the impact on the parks natural and cultural resources. Manage the use and impact of multiple operators. The information requested will allow the NPS to evaluate requests for a commercial use authorization and determine the suitability of the applicants to safely and effectively provide an appropriate service to the visiting public. It will also enable the NPS to manage the activity in a manner that protects the natural and cultural resources and the park visitor. Management includes, but is not limited to, managing the number of permits issued, determining the location and time that the activity occurs, and requiring the appropriate visitor protections including insurance, equipment, training, and procedures. Regulations Resulting in Information Collection Required for a Commercial Use Authorization 36 CFR 1.6--Permits 36 CFR 2--Resource Protection, Public Use and Recreation 36 CFR 5--Commercial and Private Operations. 36 CFR 7--Special Regulations, 36 CFR Sec. 13--National Park System Units in Alaska II. Data OMB Number: 1024-0268. Title: Commercial Use Authorization. Form(s): 10-550, ``Commercial Use Authorization Application and Instructions'', 10-660, ``Commercial Use Authorization Annual Report and Instructions'', and 10-660A, ``Commercial Use Authorization Monthly Report and Instructions''. Type of Request: Revision to a Currently Approved Collection. Description of Respondents: Respondents will be businesses that wish to provide a commercial service to visitors in areas of the National Park System. Respondent Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average time Annual Total annual per response Total annual respondents responses (hours) burden hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Form 10-550, ``Commercial Use Authorization Application and Instructions'' ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Private Sector.................................. 5,900 5,900 2.5 14,750 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 44654]] Form 10-660, ``Commercial Use Authorization Annual Report and Instructions'' ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Private Sector.................................. 5,900 5,900 1.25 7,375 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Form 10-660A, ``Commercial Use Authorization Monthly Report and Instructions'' ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Private Sector.................................. 5,900 53,100 .75 39,825 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Totals...................................... 17,700 64,900 .............. 61,950 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $590,000 ($100 x 5,900 Forms 10-550, ``Commercial Use Authorization Application and Instructions'' per year). III. Comments On January 11, 2016, we published in the Federal Register (80 FR 1202) a Notice requesting public comment on this information collection. The comment period ended on March 11, 2016. We received five comments in response to this Notice, all of which concerned the new requirement of form 10-660A, CUA Monthly Reporting at Katmai National Park. Commenters stated that the additional reporting requirement would create excess burden on CUA holders during a very busy and short operating season. They also expressed concern that the requirement to report visitation numbers would result in duplicate reporting since most park visitors utilized the services of more than one CUA holder. NPS Response/Action Taken: NPS must strictly manage some CUA activities by imposing restrictions such as daily visitor limits to protect sensitive natural and cultural resources. Parks may require the submission of the CUA Monthly Report to more closely track these CUA activities and associated visitor use to ensure that maximum daily limits and seasonal average limits are not exceeded. By closely monitoring this information, the parks can also ensure that commercial operators do not exceed the authorized use before the end of the season and create a gap when prospective visitors cannot be accommodated. Additionally, in Katmai National Park only, CUA holders that provide transportation are required to submit the CUA Monthly report in addition to the CUA Annual Report. The vast majority of visitors access the park by plane or boat operated by authorized commercial service providers and there are no entrance stations to track the number of visitors. The CUA Monthly reports provide the only means of securing an accurate visitor count and are used to influence short-term resource management decisions. By requiring only those authorized transportation providers to submit the CUA Monthly report, duplicate reporting is eliminated. The decision to limit the requirement of monthly reporting to only those CUA holders providing transportation was reached after public meetings held with current and prospective CUA holders. The NPS did not make any changes to our information collection based on these comments. We also received a comment from Jean Public. The commenter did not address the information collection requirements, but stated that the Government should charge CUA holders fees to operate on public lands. NPS is legally required to charge a fee for commercial operations [section 418, Pub. L. 105-391 (54 U.S.C. 101925)]. Parks, at a minimum, charge a fee to recover costs associated with the management and administration of CUAs. We did not make any changes to our information collection based on this comment. We again invite comments concerning this information collection on: Whether or not the collection of information is necessary, including whether or not the information will have practical utility; The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information; Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. 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 OMB in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that it will be done. Dated: July 1, 2016. Madonna L. Baucum, Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service. [FR Doc. 2016-16208 Filed 7-7-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-EH-P
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR multiple planned wells, including consulted with the Colorado State
drilling plans, Surface Use Plans of Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and
Bureau of Land Management Operations, and plans for future interested Indian Tribes. The SHPO
[LLCOS05000.L13100000.DB0000.16X] production in order to guide that concurred with the BLM’s finding of no
development going forward. The MDP effect on historic properties.
Notice of Availability of the Final allows SGI to exercise their lease rights, The Final EIS analyzes a reasonable
Environmental Impact Statement for while drilling in a manner that limits range of alternatives, including a No
the Bull Mountain Unit Master the impacts to natural resources in the Action Alternative (Alternative A), the
Development Plan, Gunnison County, area. proposed action (Alternative B), and a
CO The Bull Mountain Unit MDP Final modified action (Alternative C). Based
EIS analyzed the environmental impacts on the public comment received,
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, of the exploration and development of additional internal reviews were
Interior. up to 146 natural gas wells, four water completed by the BLM; updated
ACTION: Notice. disposal wells, and associated information was provided by SGI; the
infrastructure on Federal and private BLM added clarifying text to the Final
SUMMARY: In accordance with the mineral leases within a federally EIS; and the BLM developed an
National Environmental Policy Act of unitized area known as the Bull additional alternative, Alternative D,
1969 (NEPA), as amended, the Federal Mountain Unit. SGI developed the unit which was selected as the preferred
Land Policy and Management Act of after exploration wells demonstrated the alternative. Alternative D includes
1976 (FLPMA), as amended, and the potential for economically viable additional design features that
Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (MLA), as reserves of natural gas. specifically address impacts to air
amended, the Bureau of Land The Bull Mountain Unit is located resources and air quality-related
Management (BLM) prepared a Final within the Colorado River basin, resource values, water resources, and
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) approximately 30 miles northeast of the wildlife.
for the Bull Mountain Unit Master town of Paonia, and is bisected by State Alternative D is also the
Development Plan (MDP) and by this Highway 133. The boundaries of the environmentally preferred alternative,
notice is announcing its availability. unit encompass approximately 19,670 because it best achieves the following:
DATES: The BLM will not issue a final acres of Federal and private oil and gas • Satisfies statutory requirements
decision on the proposal for a minimum mineral estate in Gunnison County, CO. (true for all alternatives);
of 30 days after the date the The unit consists of 440 acres of • Represents what the BLM believes
Environmental Protection Agency federally owned surface lands and to be the best combination of action
publishes its Notice of Availability for mineral estate administered by the BLM; alternatives analyzed in the EIS and best
the Bull Mountain MDP Final EIS in the 12,900 acres of split-estate lands, meets the purpose and need for action,
Federal Register. consisting of private surface and BLM- as described in Chapter 1 of the Final
ADDRESSES: Copies of the Bull Mountain administered Federal mineral estate; EIS;
MDP Final EIS are available for public and 6,330 acres of fee land, consisting • Provides the best approach to
inspection at the Uncompahgre Field of private surface and private mineral address key resource and planning
Office, 2465 South Townsend Ave., estate. issues;
Work on the MDP began with a • Provides resource protection and a
Montrose, CO 81401. Interested persons
preliminary Environmental Assessment viable strategy for development of the
may also review the Final EIS on the
(EA) in 2008. In 2012, the BLM mineral resources in the area;
project Web site at www.blm.gov/co/st/
determined that an EIS was necessary, • Responds to the public comments
en/BLM_Information/nepa/ufo/Bull_
due to potential significant impacts to received; and
Mountain_EIS.html.
air quality in nearby Class I air sheds, • Reflects input from cooperating
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gina water, socioeconomics, and wildlife.
Jones, Southwest District NEPA agencies, stakeholders, the public, and
The BLM released the Draft EIS for a 45- BLM resource specialists.
Coordinator; telephone (970) 240–5300; day public comment period on January
Uncompahgre Field Office, 2465 South Alternative D is within the scope of
16, 2015. The comment period was the Alternatives analyzed in the Draft
Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81401; subsequently extended for an additional
email gmjones@blm.gov. Persons who EIS.
45 days and closed on April 16, 2015.
use a telecommunications device for the The BLM held one public meeting on Authority: 40 CFR 1506.6, 40 CFR 1506.10.
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal February 10, 2015, and received 565 Ruth Welch,
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at unique comment letters and 83 form
1–800–877–8339 to contact the above BLM Colorado State Director.
letters. The BLM carefully reviewed and
individual during normal business [FR Doc. 2016–16090 Filed 7–7–16; 8:45 am]
responded to those comments as part of
hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a the development of the Final EIS. BILLING CODE 4310–JB–P
day, seven days a week, to leave a To comply with the Endangered
message or question with the above Species Act, the BLM consulted with
individual. You will receive a reply DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
during normal business hours. (USFWS) for two threatened species— National Park Service
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SG greenback cutthroat trout and the
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Interests I, Ltd. (SGI) submitted a master Canada Lynx. The USFWS concurred [NPS–WASO–BSD–CONC–20917;
development plan proposal, the Bull with the BLM’s finding that the PPWOBSADC0, PPMVSCS1Y.Y00000(166)]
Mountain MDP, to the BLM’s proposed action ‘‘may affect, but is not Information Collection Request Sent to
Uncompahgre Field Office for its Bull likely to adversely affect’’ the greenback the Office of Management and Budget
Mountain Unit. The MDP covers natural cutthroat trout and the Canada Lynx, or (OMB) for Approval; Commercial Use
gas exploration and development within designated habitat for either species. To Authorizations
the Bull Mountain Unit. An MDP comply with Section 106 of the National
provides information common to Historic Preservation Act, the BLM AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
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Average time
Annual Total annual Total annual
per response
respondents responses burden hours
(hours)
Form 10–660, ‘‘Commercial Use Authorization Annual Report and Instructions’’
Private Sector .................................................................................................. 5,900 5,900 1.25 7,375
Form 10–660A, ‘‘Commercial Use Authorization Monthly Report and Instructions’’
Private Sector .................................................................................................. 5,900 53,100 .75 39,825
Totals ........................................................................................................ 17,700 64,900 ........................ 61,950
Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden management decisions. By requiring information from public review, we
Cost: $590,000 ($100 × 5,900 Forms 10– only those authorized transportation cannot guarantee that it will be done.
550, ‘‘Commercial Use Authorization providers to submit the CUA Monthly Dated: July 1, 2016.
Application and Instructions’’ per year). report, duplicate reporting is Madonna L. Baucum,
eliminated. The decision to limit the
III. Comments Information Collection Clearance Officer,
requirement of monthly reporting to
On January 11, 2016, we published in National Park Service.
only those CUA holders providing
the Federal Register (80 FR 1202) a [FR Doc. 2016–16208 Filed 7–7–16; 8:45 am]
transportation was reached after public
Notice requesting public comment on meetings held with current and BILLING CODE 4310–EH–P
this information collection. The prospective CUA holders. The NPS did
comment period ended on March 11, not make any changes to our
2016. We received five comments in DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
information collection based on these
response to this Notice, all of which comments. National Park Service
concerned the new requirement of form We also received a comment from
10–660A, CUA Monthly Reporting at Jean Public. The commenter did not [NPS–WASO–NRSS–EQD–SSB–21470;
Katmai National Park. Commenters address the information collection PPSESERON2, PPMRSNR1N.NM0000 (166)]
stated that the additional reporting requirements, but stated that the
requirement would create excess burden Information Collection Request Sent to
Government should charge CUA holders
on CUA holders during a very busy and the Office of Management and Budget
fees to operate on public lands. NPS is
short operating season. They also (OMB) for Approval; Cape Lookout
legally required to charge a fee for
expressed concern that the requirement National Seashore Cultural Resource
commercial operations [section 418,
to report visitation numbers would Values and Vulnerabilities Assessment
Pub. L. 105–391 (54 U.S.C. 101925)].
result in duplicate reporting since most Parks, at a minimum, charge a fee to AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
park visitors utilized the services of recover costs associated with the ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
more than one CUA holder. management and administration of
NPS Response/Action Taken: NPS CUAs. We did not make any changes to SUMMARY: We (National Park Service,
must strictly manage some CUA our information collection based on this NPS) have sent an Information
activities by imposing restrictions such comment. Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for
as daily visitor limits to protect We again invite comments concerning review and approval. We summarize the
sensitive natural and cultural resources. this information collection on: ICR below and describe the nature of the
Parks may require the submission of the • Whether or not the collection of collection and the estimated burden and
CUA Monthly Report to more closely information is necessary, including cost. We may not conduct or sponsor
track these CUA activities and whether or not the information will and a person is not required to respond
associated visitor use to ensure that have practical utility; to a collection of information unless it
maximum daily limits and seasonal • The accuracy of our estimate of the displays a currently valid OMB Control
average limits are not exceeded. By burden for this collection of Number. However, under OMB
closely monitoring this information, the information; regulations, we may continue to
parks can also ensure that commercial • Ways to enhance the quality, utility, conduct or sponsor this information
operators do not exceed the authorized and clarity of the information to be collection while it is pending at OMB.
use before the end of the season and collected; and
DATES: To ensure that your comments
create a gap when prospective visitors • Ways to minimize the burden of the
on this ICR are considered, OMB must
cannot be accommodated. collection of information on
Additionally, in Katmai National Park receive them on or before August 8,
respondents.
only, CUA holders that provide Comments that you submit in 2016.
transportation are required to submit the response to this notice are a matter of ADDRESSES: Please direct all written
CUA Monthly report in addition to the public record. Before including your comments on this ICR directly to the
CUA Annual Report. The vast majority address, phone number, email address, Office of Management and Budget
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
of visitors access the park by plane or or other personal identifying (OMB) Office of Information and
boat operated by authorized commercial information in your comment, you Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk
service providers and there are no should be aware that your entire Officer for the Department of the
entrance stations to track the number of comment, including your personal Interior, to OIRA_Submission@
visitors. The CUA Monthly reports identifying information, may be made omb.eop.gov (email) or 202–395–5806
provide the only means of securing an publicly available at any time. While (fax); and identify your submission as
accurate visitor count and are used to you can ask OMB in your comment to 1024–CALOSURV. Please also send a
influence short-term resource withhold your personal identifying copy of your comments to Phadrea
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| Dates | You must submit comments on or before August 8, 2016. | |
| Contact | To request additional information about this ICR, contact Samantha Towery, National Park Service, 12795 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228; by fax at (303) 987-6901; or via email at [email protected] You may review the ICR online at http://www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to review Department of the Interior collections under review by OMB. | |
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