Urban Forest Engagement in Atlanta, GA

OMB Control No: 0596-0237	ICR Reference No: 202112-0596-007
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201712-0596-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Urban Forest Engagement in Atlanta, GA
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/14/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2022
Responses	232	1,900
Time Burden (Hours)	28	215
Cost Burden (Dollars)	438	0

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Abstract: Given extensive research suggesting that urban forests, extensive network of trees and other vegetation across city-scapes, provide an array of ameliorative ecosystem services ranging from pollution removal and health restoration to crime reduction, this information collection examines the extent to which the City of Atlanta, Georgia residents engage with activities to both maintain and protect household and neighborhood trees, including how such engagement might vary along racial lines

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 91 - 190 102(2)(A) Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969    PL: Pub.L. 88 - 352 Title 6 Name of Law: Civil Rights Act of 1964    EO: EO 12898 Name/Subject of EO: Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations

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:
	86 FR 51111	09/24/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 7992	02/11/2022
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 Environmental Justice & Urban Forest - Atlanta, GA (respondents) None Survey of Atlanta’s Urban Forest and Neighborhood Characteristics Survey- Nonresponse none Introduction & request to participate in Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	232	1,900	0	-1,668	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	28	215	0	-187	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	438	0	0	438	0	0

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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Reduction due to more accurate data.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $50,886

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Stephen Morse 505 808-6212 [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: 02/14/2022

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