81 FR 70697 - Information Collection Request Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; National Park Service Concessions
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 198 (October 13, 2016)
National Park Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 198 (October 13, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 198 (Thursday, October 13, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 70697-70700] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-24751] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS-WASO-BSD-CONC-22120; PPWOBSADC0, PPMVSCS1Y.Y00000 (177)] Information Collection Request Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; National Park Service Concessions AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. 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 information collection is scheduled to expire on November 30, 2016. We 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. However, under OMB regulations, we may continue to conduct or sponsor this information collection while it is pending at OMB. DATES: You must submit comments on or before November 14, 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 [email protected] (email). Please provide a copy of your comments to Madonna L. Baucum, Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Mail Stop 242, Reston, VA 20192; or [email protected] (email). Please include ``1024-0029'' in the subject line of your comments. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Brian P. Borda, Chief, Commercial Services Program, National Park Service, 1201 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20005 (mail), (202) 513-7156 (phone), or [email protected] (email). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract Private businesses under contract to the National Park Service (we, NPS) manage food, lodging, tours, whitewater rafting, boating, and many other recreational activities and amenities in more than 100 national parks. These services gross more than $1 billion every year and provide jobs for more than 25,000 people during peak season. The regulations at 36 CFR part 51 primarily implement Title IV of the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998 (54 U.S.C., Sec. 101911 et seq., also referred to as Pub. L. 105-391), which provides legislative authority, policies, and requirements for the solicitation, award, and administration of NPS concession contracts. Furthermore, 54 U.S.C., Sec. 101911 et seq. provides that ``all proposed concession contracts shall be awarded by the Secretary to the person, corporation or other entity submitting the best proposal, as determined by the Secretary through a competitive [[Page 70698]] selection process. Such competitive process shall include simplified procedures for small, individually-owned, concessions contracts.'' We collect the following information associated with the administration of concessions:Description of how respondent will conduct operations to minimize disturbance to wildlife; protect park resources; and provide visitors with a high quality, safe, and enjoyable visitor experience. Organizational structure and history and experience with similar operations. Details on violations or infractions and how they were handled. Financial information and demonstration that respondent has credible, proven track record of meeting obligations. Concessioner Annual Financial Report (Forms 10-356, 10-356A, and 10- 356B) The Concessioner Annual Financial Report provides concessioner financial information as required by each concession contract. This information is necessary to comply with the requirements placed on the Secretary of the Interior by Congress. Title IV, Section 407 of the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-391) requires that ``a concessions contract shall provide for payment to the Government of a franchise fee or other such monetary consideration as determined by the Secretary, upon consideration of the probable value to the concessioner of the privileges granted by the particular contract involved. Such probable value shall be based upon a reasonable opportunity for net profit in relation to capital invested and the obligations of the contract.'' 36 CFR part 51, subpart I requires that concession contracts ``provide for payment to the Government of a franchise fee or other monetary consideration as determined by the Director upon consideration of the probable value to the concessioner of the privileges granted by the contract involved.'' In order to verify the accuracy of the report and payments of franchise fees, concessioners with gross receipts of over $1 million are required to have financial statements audited by an independent certified public accountant and have them express an opinion on the financial statements. Concessioners with gross receipts between $500,000 and $1 million must have a review opinion by an independent accountant, a lesser requirement and burden. Form 10-356, ``Concessioner Annual Financial Report'', is an accumulation of various financial statements commonly used by industry for reporting in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles. The information provides a comprehensive view of the concessioner's financial situation at the end of its fiscal year and the concessioner's activity over the preceding year. Careful analysis provides an effective tool in the decision making process and for the tracking of concessioner and Government contractual obligations for payments and maintenance and construction requirements. The financial information being collected is necessary to provide insight into and knowledge of the concessioner's operation so that this authority can be exercised and franchise fees can be determined in a timely manner and without an undue burden on the concessioner. We collect the following information: Cover sheet provides identifying information and the concessioner's certification as to the accuracy of the accompanying report. Schedule A is an income statement summarizing the financial activity (gross receipts, expenses, and net income) of the period being reported on. Schedule A-1 is a worksheet for calculating the comprehensive income. Schedule B is a worksheet for calculating the franchise fee. Schedule C is a balance sheet comparing the sources (liabilities and equity) with the uses (assets) of the capital of the company at the end of the fiscal year. Schedule D is a detail of the fixed assets reported on the balance sheet with a special listing of possessory interest or leasehold improvement assets (potential obligations of the Government). Schedule E is a statement of cash flows. Schedule F is space reserved for explanatory notes to the report. Schedule G is a breakdown of gross receipts by major departments. Schedule H is a detail of departmental income and expenses. Schedule I is a detail of general and administrative expenses. Schedule J lists ownership and compensation to officers and owners. Schedule K details the additions and disposals of fixed assets during the year. Schedule L is a supporting schedule for any amounts that need further explanation or detail. Schedule M contains various operational statistics commonplace for the major services provided in parks. Schedule P provides an accounting for those concessioners who have a contractual repair and maintenance reserve requirement. Schedule Q lists the projects from that reserve. Form 10-356A, ``Concessioner Annual Financial Report (For Concessioners with Gross Receipts Less than $500,000)''--In an attempt to reduce administrative burden, concessioners with gross receipts under $500,000 submit only a shorter report (Form 10-356A). This ``short form'' is a simplified income statement, balance sheet, and operation statistics. Concessioners with gross receipts under $250,000 do not have to submit the balance sheet. Form 10-356B, ``Concessioner Annual Financial Report (For Concessioners with Special Accounts and Utility Add-ons)''--A limited number of concessioners have special accounts in lieu of franchise fees or rate add-ons to offset high costs for unique operations. To reduce administrative burden, additional schedules for reporting on these unique contract inclusions are provided in a separate form. The additional schedules include: Schedule N provides an accounting for those concessioners who have Special Accounts. Schedule O lists expenditures from Special Accounts. Schedule R provides an accounting for those concessioners who have approved rate add-ons. Proposals for Concession Opportunities The public solicitation process begins with the issuance of a prospectus to invite the general public to submit proposals for the contract. The prospectus describes the terms and conditions of the concession contract to be awarded, the procedures to be followed in the selection of the best proposal, and the information that must be provided. We collect the following information from every offeror. Offeror's Transmittal Letter. This letter identifies the name of the entity offering a proposal to operate a concession contract and that entity's contact information. Certificate of Business Entity Offeror. This form identifies the type of entity for the offeror, such as corporation, Limited Liability Company, partnership, etc. Business Organization Information Form for Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Partnership or Joint Venture. This Business Organization Information Form for Individual or Sole Proprietorship. This [[Page 70699]] Business History Information Form. We request information about the offeror's business history to understand any adverse history that could impact future operations under a concession contract. Credit Report. We request offerors submit a credit report so that we can understand the offeror's credit history and any risks of contracting with the entity. In addition to this standard information, we also collect additional information in narrative and form format. The amount of information or degree of detail requested varies widely, depending upon the size and scope of the business opportunity. For example, a much greater amount of detailed information would be required for a multi- unit lodging and food service operation (such as that at Yellowstone), than would be required for a small firewood sales operation. This additional information includes the following which coincide with the five principal selection factors: Proposals to protect, conserve and preserve resources of the park. These proposals respond to specific resource management objectives and issues at the park and contract in question. Proposals to provide necessary and appropriate visitor services at reasonable rates. These proposals respond to specific visitor service questions at the park and contract in question. The experience and related background of the offeror, including past performance and expertise of the offeror in providing the same or similar visitor services as those to be provided under the draft concession contract. The financial capability of the offeror to carry out its proposal. In particular, we ask for projected financials including initial investments, startup expenses, income statement, operating assumptions, cash flow statement, recapture of investments, and all associated assumptions. The amount of the proposed minimum franchise fee and other forms of financial consideration. We use all of the information provided to objectively evaluate offers received for a particular business opportunity, assure that the park resources will be adequately protected, and determine which offeror will provide the best service to visitors. Amendments In accordance with 36 CFR 51.15, an offeror may not amend or supplement a proposal after the submission date unless requested by the Director to do so and the Director provides all offerors that submitted proposals a similar opportunity to amend or supplement their proposals. Permitted amendments must be limited to modifying particular aspects of proposals resulting from a general failure of offerors to understand particular requirements of a prospectus or a general failure of offerors to submit particular information required by a prospectus. In accordance with 36 CFR 51.32, if the Director determines that a proposal other than the responsive proposal submitted by a preferred offeror is the best proposal submitted for a qualified concession contract, then the Director must advise the preferred offeror of the better terms and conditions of the best proposal and permit the preferred offeror to amend its proposal to match them. An amended proposal must match the better terms and conditions of the best proposal. If the preferred offeror amends the proposal within the time period allowed, and the Director determines that the amended proposal matches the better terms and conditions of the best proposal, then the Director must select the preferred offeror for award of the contract. Appeals Regulations at 36 CFR 51.47 state that any person may appeal to the Director, a determination that a concessioner is not a preferred offeror for the purposes of a right of preference in renewal and that the appeal must specify the grounds for the appeal. If the appellant does not identify the specific grounds on which it objects to the Director's initial preferred offeror determination, the Director could make a final determination without fully understanding the appellant's concerns or without taking into consideration important information the appellant may wish to submit in support of its position. Request To Construct a Capital Improvement In accordance with 36 CFR 51.54, a request for approval to construct a capital improvement must include appropriate plans and specifications for the capital improvement. The request must also include an estimate of the total construction cost of the capital improvement. The estimate of the total construction cost must specify all elements of the cost in such detail as is necessary to permit the Director, NPS to determine that they are elements of construction cost. The approval requirements of this and other sections of 36 CFR part 51 also apply to any change orders to a capital improvement project and to any additions to a structure or replacement of fixtures. Construction Report In accordance with 36 CFR 51.55, a concessioner obtaining a leasehold surrender interest must submit a construction report to the NPS. The construction report must be supported by actual invoices of the capital improvement's construction cost together with, if requested by the NPS, a written certification from a certified public accountant (CPA). The construction report must document, and any requested certification by the certified public accountant must certify, that all components of the construction cost were incurred and capitalized by the concessioner in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and that all components are eligible direct or indirect construction costs. Invoices for additional construction costs of elements of the project that were not completed as of the date of substantial completion may subsequently be submitted to the Director for inclusion in the project's construction cost. Application To Sell or Transfer Concession Operation 36 CFR part 51, subpart J, provides that a concessioner must obtain NPS approval to assign, sell, convey, grant, contract for, or otherwise transfer: Any concession contract; any rights to operate under or manage the performance of a concession contract as a subconcessioner or otherwise; any controlling interest in a concessioner or concession contract; or any leasehold surrender interest or possessory interest obtained under a concession contract. The amount and type of information to be submitted varies with the type and complexity of the proposed transaction. Information includes, but is not limited to: Instruments proposed to implement the transaction. Narrative description of the proposed transaction. Opinion of counsel that the proposed transaction is lawful under all applicable Federal and State laws. Statement as to the existence and nature of any litigation relating to the proposed transaction. Description of the management qualifications, financial background, and financing and operational plans of any proposed transferee. Description of all financial aspects of the proposed transaction. Prospective financial statements (proformas). [[Page 70700]] Schedule that allocates in detail the purchase price (or, in the case of a transaction other than an asset purchase, the valuation) of all assets assigned or encumbered. In addition, the applicant must provide a description of the basis for all allocations and ownership of all assets. Recordkeeping In accordance with 36 CFR 51.98, a concessioner (and any subconcessioner) must keep and make available to NPS, records for the term of the concession contract and for 5 years after the termination or expiration of the concession contract. II. Data OMB Control Number: 1024-0029. Title: National Park Service Concessions, 36 CFR 51. Service Form Numbers: NPS Forms 10-356, 10-356A, 10-356B, 10-357A, 10-357B, 10-358, 10-359A, and 10-359B. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Description of Respondents: Individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: On occasion for proposals, amendments, and appeals; annually for financial reports; and ongoing for recordkeeping. Estimated Nonhour Cost Burden: $425,000. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total annual Total annual Activity responses Completion time per response burden hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Concessioner Annual Financial Report Form 10-356, ``Concessioner Annual Financial 150 15 hours........................ 2,250 Report''. Form 10-356A, ``Concessioner Annual 350 4 hours......................... 1,400 Financial Report (For Concessioners with Gross Receipts Less than $500,000)''. Form 10-356B, ``Concessioner Annual 30 2 hours......................... 60 Financial Report (For Concessioners with Special Accounts and Utility Add-ons)''. Proposals for Concession Opportunities Large Concession............................ 30 240 hours....................... 7,200 Small Concession............................ 60 80 hours........................ 4,800 Amendments.................................... 1 1 hour.......................... 1 Appeals....................................... 1 30 minutes...................... 1 Request To Construct a Capital Improvement Large Projects.............................. 31 16 hours........................ 496 Small Projects.............................. 89 8 hours......................... 712 Construction Report Large Project............................... 31 56 hours........................ 1,736 Small Project............................... 89 24 hours........................ 2,136 Application To Sell or Transfer a Concession 20 80 hours........................ 1,600 Operation. Recordkeeping Large Concessions........................... 150 800 hours....................... 120,000 Small Concessions........................... 350 50 hours........................ 17,500 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Totals.................................... 1,382 ................................ 159,892 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- III. Comments On November 10, 2015, we published in the Federal Register (80 FR 69695) a Notice of our intent to request that OMB approve the collection of information associated with soliciting, awarding, and administering NPS concessions. We solicited comments for 60 days ending on January 11, 2016. We received one comment in response to the Notice: Comment: A current concessioner commented that it is time consuming and expensive to have the Annual Financial Report reviewed by an accountant and then sent back to the concessioner before being submitted. The commenter recommended providing an upfront form that the accountant could fill out and submit without extra steps. NPS Response: We have historically provided the electronic forms on our Web site, and continue to do so. Some concessioners that work with accountants have their accountants submit the forms directly to the NPS, as the commenter suggested. This will continue to be allowed, so we will not take any action. In addition, in conjunction with updates to the forms, we are proposing to simplify the submission process by allowing concessioners or their accountants to email the electronic AFR form as an attachment. 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: October 7, 2016. Madonna L. Baucum, Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service. [FR Doc. 2016-24751 Filed 10-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-EH-P
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information and analysis contained in meeting to be held for the amended collection and the estimated burden and
the EA. application. cost. This information collection is
Under the selected alternative, we DATES AND ADDRESSES: A public meeting scheduled to expire on November 30,
would continue most current will be held on Tuesday, November, 15, 2016. We may not conduct or sponsor
management activities, but also include 2016, from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at and a person is not required to respond
components from Alternative B Brookings-Harbor High School, 625 to a collection of information unless it
including implementing the feral swine Pioneer Road, Brookings, OR 97415. displays a currently valid OMB control
control plan and developing and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: number. However, under OMB
implementing a predator management Jacob Childers, BLM Oregon/ regulations, we may continue to
plan to protect western snowy plover Washington State Office, 503–808–6225; conduct or sponsor this information
and California least tern. Public access, Candice Polisky, USFS Pacific Nort collection while it is pending at OMB.
guided interpretive walks, and hwest Region, 503–808–2479. Please DATES: You must submit comments on
environmental education would send email inquiries to blm_or_wa_ or before November 14, 2016.
continue to be offered. withdrawals@blm.gov. Persons who use ADDRESSES: Send your comments and
The selected alternative provides a telecommunications device for the suggestions on this information
guidance for achieving the Refuge’s deaf (TDD) may call the Federal collection to the Desk Officer for the
purpose, vision, and goals; forwards the Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– Department of the Interior at OMB–
Refuge System mission; addresses the 800–877–8339 to contact either of the OIRA at (202) 395–5806 (fax) or OIRA_
significant issues and relevant above individuals. The FIRS is available Submission@omb.eop.gov (email).
mandates; and is consistent with 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will Please provide a copy of your comments
principles of sound fish and wildlife receive a reply during normal business to Madonna L. Baucum, Information
management. Based on the associated hours. Collection Clearance Officer, National
environmental assessment, this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FR Park Service, 12201 Sunrise Valley
alternative is not expected to result in notice published on September 30, 2016 Drive, Mail Stop 242, Reston, VA 20192;
significant environmental impacts and stated that an opportunity for public or madonna_baucum@nps.gov (email).
therefore does not require an meeting would be afforded in Please include ‘‘1024–0029’’ in the
environmental impact statement. connection with the proposed subject line of your comments. You may
Alexandra Pitts, withdrawal. The public will have the review the ICR online at http://
opportunity to verbally comment or www.reginfo.gov. Follow the
Acting Regional Director, Pacific Southwest
Region, Sacramento, California. provide written comments at the public instructions to review Department of the
meeting. The publication of the FR Interior collections under review by
[FR Doc. 2016–24737 Filed 10–12–16; 8:45 am]
notice on September 30, 2016 was the OMB.
BILLING CODE 4333–15–P
official start of a 90-day public comment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
period that extends through December request additional information about
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 29, 2016. Written comments should be this ICR, contact Brian P. Borda, Chief,
sent to the Bureau of Land Management, Commercial Services Program, National
Bureau of Land Management Oregon State Office, P.O. Box 2965, Park Service, 1201 I Street NW.,
Portland, OR 97208–2965, or by email at Washington, DC 20005 (mail), (202)
[LLOR936000.L1440000.ET0000.
blm_or_wa_withdrawals@blm.gov. 513–7156 (phone), or brian_borda@
17XL1109AF; HAG 17–0017; OROR–68370]
The meeting will be held in nps.gov (email).
Notice of Public Meeting for Amended accordance with the regulations set SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Proposed Withdrawal; Oregon forth in 43 CFR part 2310.3–1.
I. Abstract
Leslie A. Frewing,
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Private businesses under contract to
Interior. Acting Chief, Branch of Land, Mineral, and the National Park Service (we, NPS)
Energy Resources.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting. manage food, lodging, tours, whitewater
[FR Doc. 2016–24743 Filed 10–12–16; 8:45 am]
rafting, boating, and many other
SUMMARY: A Notice of Amended BILLING CODE 3411–15–P recreational activities and amenities in
Proposed Withdrawal was published in more than 100 national parks. These
the Federal Register (FR) on September services gross more than $1 billion
30, 2016 for approximately 5,216.18 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
every year and provide jobs for more
acres of Bureau of Land Management than 25,000 people during peak season.
National Park Service
(BLM) managed public domain and The regulations at 36 CFR part 51
revested Oregon California Railroad [NPS–WASO–BSD–CONC–22120; primarily implement Title IV of the
lands and 95,805.53 acres of National PPWOBSADC0, PPMVSCS1Y.Y00000 (177)] National Parks Omnibus Management
Forest System lands (80 FR 37015). The Act of 1998 (54 U.S.C., § 101911 et seq.,
amended application increased the Information Collection Request Sent to also referred to as Pub. L. 105–391),
proposed withdrawal term from 5 years the Office of Management and Budget which provides legislative authority,
to 20 years, and added the purpose of (OMB) for Approval; National Park policies, and requirements for the
protecting the Southwestern Oregon Service Concessions solicitation, award, and administration
watershed from possible adverse effects AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. of NPS concession contracts.
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of mineral development. The amended ACTION: Notice; request for comments. Furthermore, 54 U.S.C., § 101911 et
application does not affect the current seq. provides that ‘‘all proposed
segregation, which expires June 28, SUMMARY: We (National Park Service, concession contracts shall be awarded
2017, unless the application is denied or NPS) have sent an Information by the Secretary to the person,
canceled or the withdrawal is approved Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for corporation or other entity submitting
prior to that date. This notice announces review and approval. We summarize the the best proposal, as determined by the
the date, time, and location of a public ICR below and describe the nature of the Secretary through a competitive
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• Schedule that allocates in detail the records for the term of the concession Type of Request: Revision of a
purchase price (or, in the case of a contract and for 5 years after the currently approved collection.
transaction other than an asset termination or expiration of the Description of Respondents:
purchase, the valuation) of all assets concession contract. Individuals, businesses, and nonprofit
assigned or encumbered. In addition, organizations.
II. Data
the applicant must provide a Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
description of the basis for all OMB Control Number: 1024–0029. obtain or retain a benefit.
allocations and ownership of all assets. Title: National Park Service Frequency of Collection: On occasion
Concessions, 36 CFR 51. for proposals, amendments, and
Recordkeeping
Service Form Numbers: NPS Forms appeals; annually for financial reports;
In accordance with 36 CFR 51.98, a 10–356, 10–356A, 10–356B, 10–357A, and ongoing for recordkeeping.
concessioner (and any subconcessioner) 10–357B, 10–358, 10–359A, and 10– Estimated Nonhour Cost Burden:
must keep and make available to NPS, 359B. $425,000.
Total annual Total annual
Activity Completion time per response
responses burden hours
Concessioner Annual Financial Report
Form 10–356, ‘‘Concessioner Annual Financial Report’’ ...................... 150 15 hours .......................................... 2,250
Form 10–356A, ‘‘Concessioner Annual Financial Report (For Conces- 350 4 hours ............................................ 1,400
sioners with Gross Receipts Less than $500,000)’’.
Form 10–356B, ‘‘Concessioner Annual Financial Report (For Conces- 30 2 hours ............................................ 60
sioners with Special Accounts and Utility Add-ons)’’.
Proposals for Concession Opportunities
Large Concession .................................................................................. 30 240 hours ........................................ 7,200
Small Concession .................................................................................. 60 80 hours .......................................... 4,800
Amendments .............................................................................................. 1 1 hour .............................................. 1
Appeals ...................................................................................................... 1 30 minutes ....................................... 1
Request To Construct a Capital Improvement
Large Projects ........................................................................................ 31 16 hours .......................................... 496
Small Projects ........................................................................................ 89 8 hours ............................................ 712
Construction Report
Large Project .......................................................................................... 31 56 hours .......................................... 1,736
Small Project .......................................................................................... 89 24 hours .......................................... 2,136
Application To Sell or Transfer a Concession Operation .......................... 20 80 hours .......................................... 1,600
Recordkeeping
Large Concessions ................................................................................ 150 800 hours ........................................ 120,000
Small Concessions ................................................................................. 350 50 hours .......................................... 17,500
Totals .................................................................................................. 1,382 .......................................................... 159,892
III. Comments take any action. In addition, in comment, including your personal
conjunction with updates to the forms, identifying information, may be made
On November 10, 2015, we published
we are proposing to simplify the publicly available at any time. While
in the Federal Register (80 FR 69695) a
submission process by allowing you can ask OMB in your comment to
Notice of our intent to request that OMB
concessioners or their accountants to withhold your personal identifying
approve the collection of information
email the electronic AFR form as an information from public review, we
associated with soliciting, awarding,
attachment. cannot guarantee that it will be done.
and administering NPS concessions. We We again invite comments concerning
solicited comments for 60 days ending Dated: October 7, 2016.
this information collection on: Madonna L. Baucum,
on January 11, 2016. We received one • Whether or not the collection of
comment in response to the Notice: information is necessary, including Information Collection Clearance Officer,
Comment: A current concessioner National Park Service.
whether or not the information will
commented that it is time consuming [FR Doc. 2016–24751 Filed 10–12–16; 8:45 am]
have practical utility;
and expensive to have the Annual • The accuracy of our estimate of the BILLING CODE 4310–EH–P
Financial Report reviewed by an burden for this collection of
accountant and then sent back to the information;
concessioner before being submitted. • Ways to enhance the quality, utility, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
The commenter recommended and clarity of the information to be
providing an upfront form that the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation
collected; and and Enforcement
accountant could fill out and submit • Ways to minimize the burden of the
without extra steps. collection of information on [S1D1S SS08011000 SX066A0067F
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provided the electronic forms on our Comments that you submit in
Web site, and continue to do so. Some response to this notice are a matter of
Notice of Proposed Information
concessioners that work with public record. Before including your
Collection; Request for Comments for
accountants have their accountants address, phone number, email address,
1029–0030
submit the forms directly to the NPS, as or other personal identifying
the commenter suggested. This will information in your comment, you AGENCY:Office of Surface Mining
continue to be allowed, so we will not should be aware that your entire Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior.
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