Subsistence Harvest Patterns in Prince William Sound

OMB Control No: 0596-0219	ICR Reference No: 200811-0596-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Subsistence Harvest Patterns in Prince William Sound
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/15/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/02/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2012	36 Months From Approved
Responses	530	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	196	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In 1989, Prince William Sound (PWS), part of Chugach National Forest (CNF), was severely impacted by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (EVOS). Monies awarded to Federal and state trustees are being used to help and monitor recovery efforts for all injured resources and human services, included traditional subsistence harvest practices. Understanding subsistence harvest patterns in PWS will add important data to the existing PWS human use studies. The results of this survey, funded by EVOS dollars, will add to information on recovery and restoration activities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 96 - 487 Title VIII Name of Law: Alaskan National Interest Lands Conservation Act    US Code: 16 USC 1600 Name of Law: National Forest Management Act, 1976    US Code: 16 USC 531 Name of Law: Multiple Use Sustained Yield Act, 1960

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 41027	07/17/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 70954	11/24/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name PWS Subsistence Harvest Patterns Survey - Non-Responses PWS Subsistance Harvest Patterns Survey - Individuals

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	530	0	0	530	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	196	0	0	196	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: New information collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $24,909

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

Agency Contact: Monica McGee 202 205-1319 [email protected]

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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: 12/02/2008

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