In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time of the questions from the objectives and beliefs module only. The agency should revise this module and provide a detailed description of the intended use for this information before re-submitting them for approval as a non-substantive change.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2008
56,830
0
20,383
3,326
0
4,915
0
0
0
The National Survey on Recreation and the Environment (NSRE) uses random-digit-dialing telephone sampling to interview Americans age 16 and older. The primary purpose is to learn about the outdoor recreation activities of the American public. 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 characteristics of the participants in individual activities and groups of activities are tabulated. These characteristics include distributions by age, race, sex, income, education, size of household, and region of the country. NSRE results provide detailed tables that show rates of participation in individual activities and groups of activities which are necessary to make planning decisions. This survey will be the next in the series of national surveys that was started in 1960 by the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission (ORRRC).
US Code:
42 USC 9601
Name of Law: Comprehensive Environmental Resource, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)
US Code:
16 USC 16
Name of Law: Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974
US Code:
16 USC 1641
Name of Law: Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1978
US Code:
10 USC 62
Name of Law: Government Performance and Results Act of 1993
US Code:
16 USC 1451-1464, Chapter 3
Name of Law: Coastal Zone Management Act
EO: EO 12866 Name/Subject of EO: Regulatory Planning and Review
US Code:
33 USC 1441-1442
Name of Law: Marine Protection, Research and Santuaries Act of 1972
US Code:
15 USC 528
Name of Law: Multiple Use Sustained Yield Act of 1960
US Code:
16 USC 1600
Name of Law: National Forest Management Act of 1976
US Code:
33 USC 1330
Name of Law: Oil Pollution Control Act of 1990
US Code:
43 USC 1331-1356, 1801
Name of Law: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953
US Code:
16 USC 1131-1136
Name of Law: Wilderness Act of 1964
US Code:
42 USC 4151 et seq.
Name of Law: Architectural Barriers Act of 1968
EO: EO 12893 Name/Subject of EO: Principles for Federal Infrastructure Investments
US Code:
33 USC 1251
Name of Law: Clean Water Act of 1977 (Federal Water Pollution Control Act)
US Code:
33 USC 883
Name of Law: Coast and Geodetic Survey Act of 1947
US Code:
42 USC 12101
Name of Law: Americans with Disabilities Act
The Forest Service is requesting approval for 3,326 annual burden hours, based on 56,830 annual responses. This is a decrease of 1,589 hours burden hours from the previous approval period, and a 36,447 increase in respondents. Previously (2004 ICR), OMB approved an annual burden of 4,915 burden hours, based on 20,383 responses. The difference is the result of the number of initial contacts, the content of the various modules used, and interview techniques.
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:
(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;
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.
OMB_Prenotification_Report_01042008_2nd_version.doc
NSRE_Report.pdf
33USC1271.txt
National Survey on Recreation and the Environment - Completed Surveys