National Survey on Recreation and the Environment 2005

OMB Control No: 0596-0127	ICR Reference No: 200511-0596-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200310-0596-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Survey on Recreation and the Environment 2005
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 01/19/2006
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/28/2005
Terms of Clearance: The agency shall complete its assessment report and determine whether the prenotification letter and follow-up letters for refusals are effective in improving response rates. Such report would be submitted prior to any requests for changes in survey design or contents. Any changes including additional sponsoring agencies, additional modules, or changes in the calling procedures must be submitted as a revision to this ICR.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2007	01/31/2009	01/31/2008
Responses	20,383	0	20,383
Time Burden (Hours)	4,915	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The National Survey on Recreation and the Environment (NSRE) uses random-digit-dialing telephone sampling to interview Americans over age 15. The primary purpose is to learn about the outdoor recreation activities of people over age 15 in the United States. Individuals are asked about their participation in 81 specific recreation activities. To assist the public land manager in the formulation of management plans for providing recreation opportunities, various characterstics of the participants in individual activities and groups of activities are tabulated. These characterstics include distributions by age, race, sex

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name National Survey on Recreation and the Environment 2005

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(i) Why the information is being collected;
			(ii) Use of information;
			(iii) Burden estimate;
			(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
			(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
			(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 11/28/2005

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