[Federal Register: October 24, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 206)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Information Collection To Be Submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA)
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) plans to submit
the collection of information requirement described below to the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) for
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approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). A
copy of this information collection is included in this notice. You may
obtain additional copies of the collection requirement, related survey
and explanatory material by contacting the Service's Information
Collection Clearance Officer at the phone number listed below. The
Service is soliciting comment and suggestions on the requirement as
described below.
DATES: Interested parties must submit comments on or after December 26,
2000.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties should send comments and suggestions on
the requirement to Rebecca A. Mullin, Information Collection Clearance
Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive,
Suite 222, Arlington, VA 22203, (703) 358-2278 or
Rebecca_Mullin@fws,gov E-mail.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Farrell, (703) 358-2156, fax
(703) 358-1837, or Steve_Farrell@fws.gov E-mail.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
General
Comments regarding this survey were received as a result of the
survey being published in the Federal Register, Volume 65, Number 13,
pages 3331-3366, January 20, 2000. We received 57 comments from 12
respondents. Most comments pertained to minor textual changes to
improve clarity, while others addressed specific questions, time burden
on respondents, and implementation of the survey. Comments regarding
textual changes were used in revising the survey to the extent
possible.
Written Comments
Issue 1. Five comments suggested that the hours of burden are under
estimated or too long.
Response: The hour burden was calculated through consultation with
and sampling of state agencies and boating and fishing related not-for-
profit organizations. While revising the survey instrument, we reduced
the burden by 3 minutes for Parts A and B and by 5 minutes for parts C
and D by shortening some questions and eliminating others.
Issue 2. Three respondents noted that the survey instrument sample
sizes and suggested response rates are not adequate to assess boating
access needs statewide.
Response: To allow the States maximum flexibility, States may
determine the necessary sample size and methodology leading to response
rates that ensure receipt of statistically valid information.
Issue 3. One comment suggested that Part A of the survey asks
fishing related questions and is not applicable to this subset of
boaters.
Response: The survey designers (listed in Section B.5 of this
justification) represented State natural resource agencies and the
boating and fishing communities. The Service received no indication
that the fishing related questions did not apply to boaters using
nontrailerable vessels. No changes were made to Part A in response to
this comment.
Issue 4. A comment stated that questions regarding the length and
draft of boats using facilities was unnecessary.
Response: We agree with this statement because the individual Parts
of the survey define boat sizes and therefore we deleted the question.
Issue 5. One respondent requested definition of several terms
including, ``off-limits areas'' and ``seasonal use restrictions.''
Response: We edited questions 4 and 24 in Parts C and D, thereby
eliminating the terms and clarifying the questions.
Issue 6. One comment suggested that Part C, question 6 be revised
to include nontrailerable boater needs.
Response: Part C, as defined, addresses the needs of nontrailerable
boats specifically. In response to this comment, we revised Part C,
questions 6 (now question 4) to include permanent facilities for use by
non-trailerable boats.
Issue 7. One comment suggested that service providers for
nontrailerable boats cannot provide accurate information regarding
repair and maintenance costs of boating facilities.
Response: We agree that question 11 in Part C and question 21 in
Part D could not be answered accurately, therefore we removed the
questions from the survey.
Issue 8. One respondent suggested that determining usage of
facilities according to how boaters launch their vessels was
unnecessary.
Response: The Service worked with state natural resource agencies
and members of the boating and fishing communities to develop this
survey and feels the information is necessary to adequately assess
trailerable boating access needs. Therefore, we did not change this
portion of the survey.
Issue 9. One comment suggested that respondents would not answer
question 20 of Part D of each site.
Response: This information is necessary to assess boating facility
conditions and needs. The survey was revised to allow respondents
operating more than five facilities to estimate total needs for all
facilities.
Issue 10. One comment suggested the survey require respondents to
include personal information.
Response: Only information regarding the need for boating
facilities is sought. The need for a national boating access needs
assessment is not sufficient to justify collection of personal
information. No change was made in response to this comment.
Issue 11. Four comments asked if additional questions may be asked
of the respondents.
Response: Federal regulations prohibit alteration of an approved
survey without seeking approval of the changes made from the Office of
Management and Budget. Therefore, States may not add questions to this
survey.
Issue 12. One comment suggested the use of a multiple choice format
when asking boaters about preferred destinations (Part A question 9).
Response: The survey cannot be developed at a Federal level for
implementation by individual States and include State specific data in
a multiple choice format. Additionally, Part A, question 9 will yield
anecdotal data useful in constructing State boating access plans.
Therefore, no change was made in response to this comment.
Issue 13. One comment suggested that attempting to acquire
longitude and latitude data from boat service providers is
unreasonable.
Response: This data is necessary to allow State agencies to direct
boaters to available services, recreation and other related activities.
No change was made to the survey in response to this comment.
Issue 14. One comment suggested altering questions in Part C to
focus on transient boater needs.
Response: We disagree as the survey is not intended to assess only
the needs of transient boaters. This is a comprehensive assessment of
all boating facility needs and as such we cannot focus questions on a
subset of the total population.
Title: Boating Infrastructure Grant Program Survey.
OMB Control Number: 1018-0106 expires 3/31/2003. The Service 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.
Service Form Number: 3-2187.
Frequency of Collection: One-time.
Description and Use: The Service administers the Boating
Infrastructure Grant Program authorized by the
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Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act. Under the Act, as amended,
the Service is responsible for development of a survey to assess the
needs for facilities for recreational boaters. This survey was
previously approved under the referenced OMB control number. This
request is for approval of changes to the previously approved survey
instrument. These changes include dropping certain questions, rewording
others for clarity, and reformatting the questionnaire, making it
easier to understand and use. Changes are discussed in detail in this
notice under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Additional Information: The Service plans to submit the following
information collection requirement to OMB for review and approval under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments are
invited on (1) whether the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of the agency's estimates of burden of the collection of information;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and, (4) ways to minimize the burden of
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Description of Respondents: States and the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
Completion Time and Response Estimate:
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Average time
Number of required per Annual burden
Type of information interviews* response hours
(minutes)
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Boat owners: Part A............................................. 11,200 12 2,240
Boat owners: Part B............................................. 28,000 12 5,600
Boat owners: Part C............................................. 8,400 20 2,800
Boat owners: Part D............................................. 4,000 20 1,333
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Total....................................................... .............. .............. 11,973
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*These numbers are not additive since some of the boaters will fill out both Parts A and B, and most of the
providers will fill out both Parts C and D.
BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM NATIONAL FRAMEWORK
PART A: RECREATIONAL BOATING NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR
BOATERS WITH BOATS 26 FEET OR MORE IN LENGTH
Please answer the following questions about your boating activities
in [name of State]. [Add comment about confidentiality if applicable
under state law]
1. Do you own a boat 26 feet or more in length?
{time} Yes. {time} No. You need not complete this questionnaire.
2. Have you boated in [name of State] within the past 2 years?
{time} Yes. {time} No. You need not complete this questionnaire.
3. Do you boat mainly for recreation (NOT for work)?
{time} Yes. {time} No. You need not complete this questionnaire.
4. What type of boat or boats do you own? (Please check all that apply)
{time} Cabin cruiser (gasoline) {time} Cabin cruiser (diesel)
{time} Sailboat
{time} Houseboat/pontoon boat {time} Open motor boat {time}
Trawler
{time} Other (please specify) ______
FOR QUESTIONS 5-10 PLEASE REFER TO THE BOAT THAT YOU USE THE MOST
5. Where do you usually keep this boat during the boating season?
(Please check the one that MOST applies. If you keep your boat in a
location other than your home please name the specific site)
{time} At water front property, which is your permanent residence
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{time} At waterfront property, which is your seasonal residence?
State------------------------------------------------------------------
{time} On the water at a public or private marina?
State/City/town:-------------------------------------------------------
Site name:-------------------------------------------------------------
{time} At a `dry-stack' marina or other commercial/private facility?
State/City/town:-------------------------------------------------------
Site name:-------------------------------------------------------------
{time} Other (specify)
State/City/town:-------------------------------------------------------
Site name:-------------------------------------------------------------
7. How many days a year do you use this boat to go boating in [name of
state]? (Please check the one that MOST applies.)
{time} Less than 10 times a year
{time} 11 to 20 times a year
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{time} 20 to 50 times a year
{time} More than 50 times a year
8. How long is a typical boating trip for you in [name of state]?
(Please check the one that MOST applies.)
{time} Day trips or weekends
{time} Extended trips longer than one weekend
9. Where do you go in this boat? (Please check the one that MOST
applies.)
{time} On the water body in which it is kept
{time} Connected waters up to 25 miles of `home port'
{time} Connected waters more than 25 miles and less than 50 miles from
`home port'
{time} To destination ports over 50 miles
10. What is the average distance that you travel in your boat on a day
of boating in [name of state]?
__________ miles.
11. Do you think there are enough transient tie-up facilities in [name
of State]? (Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5.)
No, need a lot No, need a few The right Yes, more than Yes, there are
more more amount enough too many
1 2 3 4 5
12. Please identify 3 areas in [name of State] where you see the
greatest need for more transient tie-up facilities. (Please be as
specific as possible and name the county, city or town, and the area
name or location.)
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Area name and/or location (such as
Site name County/city or town lake, slough, bay, harbour, section
of river or other)
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Site #1
Site #2
Site #3
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13. Thinking about the boating area(s) you just mentioned in Question
#12, what kinds of features do you think are needed at each? (Please
check all that apply.)
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Area #1 Area #2 Area #3
(specify) (specify) (specify)
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Transient slip or tie-up facilities.......................... {time} {time} {time}
Transient moorings........................................... {time} {time} {time}
Fuel (gasoline).............................................. {time} {time} {time}
Fuel (diesel)................................................ {time} {time} {time}
Utilities (electric, water, phone)........................... {time} {time} {time}
Restrooms.................................................... {time} {time} {time}
Sewage pumpout stations...................................... {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify).............................................. {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify).............................................. {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify).............................................. {time} {time} {time}
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14. Please rate how the following factors may impact your decision NOT
to boat in (name of State) more frequently. (Please check one for each
factor listed.)
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Medium Does not
No impact Low impact impact High impact apply
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Not enough transient slips, moorings, or {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
tie-up facilities........................
Inaccessibility due to shallow water/ {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
channel depths...........................
Not enough information about transient tie- {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
up facility locations....................
Not enough adequate facilites (fuel, {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
utilities, restrooms)....................
Congested waterways (boat traffic)........ {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Poor water quality for fishing............ {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Poor water quality for swimming........... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)........................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)........................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)........................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
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15. How do you reach the shoreline from your boat? (Please check ALL
that apply.)
{time} Via shore-side slip or other transient tie-up facility
{time} Via a dinghy from a moored or anchored position
{time} Pulling onto shore or close to shore, using a gangway
{time} Other
16. If you checked MORE THAN ONE option in Question #15 above, which do
you prefer? (Please check the one that you MOST prefer.)
{time} Via shore-side slip or other transient tie-up facility
{time} Via a dinghy from a moored or anchored position
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{time} Pulling onto shore or close to shore, using a gangway
{time} Other
17. What is the minimum water depth in feet required for safe operation
of the boat you use the most?
{time} __________ feet
18. Please use the space below to make any other comments or
suggestions about recreational boating in your State.
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3501) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (U.S.C. 552), please be advised that:
The gathering of information from applicants to assess recreational
boating facility needs is authorized under the Federal Aid in Sport
Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777k). Information from this survey
will be used to assess the needs for recreational boating facilities.
Your participation in completing this form is not required to obtain
benefits under the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. Once submitted
this survey becomes public information and is not protected under the
Privacy Act. The public reporting burden for this survey is estimated
at 10 to 25 minutes per response, including time for gathering
information and completing. Direct comments to the Service Information
Collection Clearance Officer, (1018-0106), U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, MS 222-ARLSQ; 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240.
An agency may not conduct and a person is not required to complete
a collection of information unless a currently valid OMB control number
is displayed.
PART B: BOATING NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR BOATERS WITH
BOATS UNDER 26 FEET IN LENGTH
Please answer the following questions about your boating activities
in [name of State]. [Add comment about confidentiality if applicable
under State law]
1. Do you own a boat under 26 feet in length?
{time} Yes. {time} No. You need not complete this questionnaire.
2. Have you boated in [name of State] within the past 2 years?
{time} Yes. {time} No. You need not complete this questionnaire.
3. Do you boat mainly for recreation (NOT for work)?
{time} Yes. {time} No. You need not complete this questionnaire.
4. What type of boat or boats do you own? (Please check all that
apply.)
{time} Cabin cruiser (gasoline)
{time} Bass boat/jon boat
{time} Inflatable boat/raft
{time} Unpowered rowboat
{time} Other (please specify) ______
{time} Cabin cruiser (diesel)
{time} Open motor boat
{time} Houseboat/pontoon boat
{time} Canoe/kayak
{time} Sailboat
{time} Jet drive boat
{time} Personal water craft
{time} Sailboard
FOR QUESTIONS 6-8 PLEASE REFER TO THE BOAT THAT YOU USE THE MOST
5. Where do you usually keep this boat during the boating season? (If
you keep your boat in a location other than you home, please name the
specific site.)
{time} Public or private marina
{time} At home on a trailer or in a rented dry storage area (that is
not a marina)
{time} Waterfront property that you own, rent, or lease
{time} Other __________
7. How do you put your boat in the water in [name of State]?
{time} I use a trailer
{time} I carry it down to the water
8. How many miles (one way) do you typically transport the boat to go
boating in [name of State]?
__________miles
9. Please identify 3 [name of State] areas where you see the greatest
need for more boat access sites. (Please be as specific as possible and
name the country, city or town, and the area name of location.)
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Area name and/or location (such as
Site County/city or town lake, slough, bay, harbor, section
or river or other)
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Site #1
Site #2
Site #3
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10. Thinking about the boating area(s) you just mentioned in Question #
9, what kinds of support features do you think are needed at each?
(Please check all that apply.)
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Site #1 Site #2 Site #3
(specify) (specify) (specify)
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Carry-down walkway to the water's edge....................... {time} {time} {time}
Boarding floats.............................................. {time} {time} {time}
Launch ramp.................................................. {time} {time} {time}
Parking...................................................... {time} {time} {time}
Waste pumpouts............................................... {time} {time} {time}
Restrooms/showers............................................ {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify).............................................. {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify).............................................. {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify).............................................. {time} {time} {time}
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11. Please rate how the following factors may impact your decision NOT
to boat in [name of State] more frequently. (Please check one for each
factor listed.)
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Medium Does not
No impact Low impact impact High impact apply
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Not enough boat access sites.............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Not enough information about access site {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
locations................................
Not enough adequate facilities (fuel, {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
utilities, restrooms)....................
Congested waterways (boat traffic)........ {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Poor water quality for fishing............ {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Poor water quality for swimming........... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)........................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)........................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)........................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
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12. Do you think there are enough boat access sites in [name of state]?
(Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5.)
No, need a lot No, need a few The right Yes, more than Yes, there are
more more amount enough too many
1 2 3 4 5
13. Please use the space below to make any other comments or
suggestions about recreational boating in your State.
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
350-1) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (U.S.C. 552), please be advised
that:
The gathering of information from applicants to assess recreational
boating facility needs is authorized under the Federal Aid in Sport
Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777k). Information from this survey
will be used to assess the needs for recreational boating facilities.
Your participation in completing this form is not required to obtain
benefits under the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. Once submitted
this survey becomes public information and is not protected under the
Privacy Act. The public reporting burden for this survey is estimated
at 10 to 25 minutes per response, including time for gathering
information and completing. Direct comments to the Service Information
Collection Clearance Officer, (1018-0106), U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, MS 222-ARLSQ: 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240.
An agency may not conduct and a person is not required to complete
a collection of information unless a currently valid OMB control number
is displayed.
PART C
If you operate a marine or other tie-up facility in [name of State]
that serves boats 26 feet or more in length, please answer the
following questions. If you do not operate facilities for boats 26 feet
or more in length but do operate an access site that services
trailerable or car top boats under 26 feet in length, please go to Part
D below.
IF YOU OPERATE MORE THAN 5 FACILITIES PLEASE ESTIMATE RESPONSES FOR
ALL YOUR FACILITIES COMBINED, PLACE ANSWERS UNDER FACILITY #1.
RECREATIONAL BOATING NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PROVIDERS
Please answer the following questions about your boating facility
or access site in [name of State]. [Add comment about confidentiality
if applicable under state law]
Are you a public or private boating facilities provider in [name of
State]?
{time} Private provider (Non-government agency)
{time} Public provider (Government agency, includes private leases on
Public land.)
{time} Neither (You need not complete this questionnaire.)
1. How many boat facilities for boats over 26 feet do you operate in
[name of State]
__________ facilities
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2. Please list the boating facility or facilities in [name of State]
that you operate or manage for boats 26 feet or more in length.
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Area (Lake, cove,
Name of facility County/City or slough, bay,
(marina, courtesy town harbor or section Lat/Long or GPS
dock, etc.) of river)
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Facility #1:
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Facility #2:
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Facility #3:
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Facility #4:
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Facility #5:
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3. For each facility listed in Question #2, indicate the requirements
for boater use. Check all that apply. List facilities in same order as
Question #2.
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None (first
come first Club membership Reservations Fee charged
served) required required
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Facility #1................................. {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #2................................. {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #3................................. {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #4................................. {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #5................................. {time} {time} {time} {time}
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4. For each facility listed in Question #2, estimate the number of
transient tie-up slips, permanent tie-up slips, transient moorings and
permanent moorings. (List facilities in same order as Question #2.)
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Number of Number of Number of
transient slips/ permanent slips/ transient Number of
tie-ups tie-ups moorings permanent moorings
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Facility #1:
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Facility #2:
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Facility #3:
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Facility #4:
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Facility #5:
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5. For each facility listed in Question #2, identify the types of
support features at the listed facilities. (Check all that apply. List
facilities in same order as Question #2.)
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Sewage
Gas fuel Diesel fuel Restrooms pumpouts Electricity Water Telephones
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Facility #1........................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #2........................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #3........................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #4........................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #5........................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
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6. For Facility #1 that you listed in Question #2 what repairs,
replacements, expansions, or additions do you think are needed or you
would do if you could? (Check all that apply. List facilities in same
order as Question #2.)
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Does not
Facility #1 (specify): None needed Repair Replace Expand Add apply
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Transient slips or tie-ups {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Transient moorings {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Gasoline facilities {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Diesel fuel facilities {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Restrooms {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Sewage pumpouts {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Electricity {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Water {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Telephone {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Oil disposal {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify) {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify) {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
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6. For Facility #2 that you listed in Question #2 what repairs,
replacements, expansions, or additions do you think are needed or you
would do if you could? (Check all that apply. List facilities in same
order as Question #2.)
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Does not
Facility #2 (specify) None needed Repair Replace Expand Add apply
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Transient slips or tie-ups.. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Transient moorings.......... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Gasoline facilities......... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Diesel fuel facilities...... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Restrooms................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Sewage pumpouts............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Electricity................. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Water....................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Telephone................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Oil disposal................ {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other specify).............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
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6. For Facility #3 that you listed in Question #2 what repairs,
replacements, expansions, or additions do you think are needed or you
would do if you could? (Check all that apply. List facilities in same
order as Question #2.)
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Does not
Facility #3 (specify): None needed Repair Replace Expand Add apply
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Transient slips or tie-ups.. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Transient moorings.......... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Gasoline facilities......... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Diesel fuel facilities...... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Restrooms................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Sewage pumpouts............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Electricity................. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Water....................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Telephone................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Oil disposal................ {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
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6. For Facility #4 that you listed in Question #2 what repairs,
replacements, expansions, or additions do you think are needed or you
would do if you could? (Check all that apply. List facilities in same
order as Question #2.)
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Does not
Facility #4 (specify): None needed Repair Replace Expand Add apply
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Transient slips or tie-ups.. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Transient moorings.......... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Gasoline facilities......... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Diesel fuel facilities...... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Restrooms................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Sewage pumpouts............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Electricity................. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Water....................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Telephone................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Oil disposal................ {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
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6. For Facility #5 that you listed in Question #2 what repairs,
replacements, expansions, or additions do you think are needed or you
would do if you could? (Check all that apply. List facilities in same
order as Question #2.)
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Does not
Facility #5 (specify): None needed Repair Replace Expand Add apply
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Transient slips or tie-ups.. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Transient moorings.......... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Gasoline facilities......... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Diesel fuel facilities...... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Restrooms................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Sewage pumpouts............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Electricity................. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Water....................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Telephone................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Oil disposal................ {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
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For all of your facilities combined in [name of State], please
identify how boaters know about your facilities (Check all that apply.)
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State Chamber of
Paid advertising publications commerce World wide web Other (specify) Other (specify)
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{time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
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8. Below is a list of reasons why boaters may use facilities you
identified in Question #2. Why do you think the public uses each
facility? (Check all that apply for each facility. List facilities in
same order as Question #2.)
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Good support
services
Close to (slips,
population Good boating fuel, Reasonable Swimming Fishing Other
centers waters restrooms, cost opportunities opportunities (specify)
pumpouts,
etc.)
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Facility #1......................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #2......................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #3......................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #4......................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #5......................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
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9. Please rate the overall condition of the listed facility(s) you
listed in Question #2. (Please check one for each facility. List
facilities in same order as Question #2.)
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Fair (will
require Good (will Excellent
Poor upgrade require (no
(requires within the upgrade improvements
upgrade now) next 2 to 5 within 5 to needed for
years) 10 years) 10 years)
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Facility #1............................................. {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #2............................................. {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #3............................................. {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #4............................................. {time} {time} {time} {time}
Facility #5............................................. {time} {time} {time} {time}
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10. Do you think there are enough boat tie-up facilities in [name of
State]?
{time} YES {time} NO
11. If public funding sources was available for facility repair,
improvement, expansion, or additions, would you be interested?
{time} YES {time} NO
12. Please provide any comments about facilities not covered in this
section.
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
350-1) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (U.S.C. 552), please be advised
that:
The gathering of information from applicants to assess recreational
boating facility needs is authorized under the Federal Aid in Sport
Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777k). Information from this survey
will be used to assess the needs for recreational boating facilities.
Your participation in completing this form is not required to obtain
benefits under the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. Once submitted
this survey becomes public information and is not protected under the
Privacy Act. The public reporting burden for this survey is estimated
at 10 to 25 minutes per response, including time for gathering
information and completing. Director comments to the Service
Information Collection Clearance Officer, (1018-0106), U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, MS 222-ARLSQ; 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, D.C.
20240.
An agency may not conduct and a person is not required to complete
a collection of information unless a currently valid OMB control number
is displayed.
PART D
If you operate an access site for trailerable or car top boats
under 26 feet in length, please answer the following questions.
IF YOU OPERATE MORE THAN 5 ACCESS SITES PLEASE ESTIMATE FOR ALL
YOUR FACILITIES COMBINED, PLACE ANSWERS UNDER FACILITY #1
13. How many boat access sites for boats under 26 feet do you operate
in [name of State]?
__________ access sites
14. Please list the access site or sites that you operate or manage in
[name of State] for boats under 26 feet in length. (Please list each
specific site.)
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Area (lake, cove,
County/city or slough, bay,
Site name town harbor, or section Lat/long or GPS
of river)
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Access #1:
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Access #2:
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Access #3:
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Access #4:
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Access #5:
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15. For each access site listed in Question #14, please indicate any
requirements for boater use. (Check all that apply. List access sites
in same order as Question #14.)
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None (first
come first Club membership Reservations Fee charged
served) required required
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Access #1................................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #2................................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #3................................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #4................................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #5................................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
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16. For each access site listed in Question #14, identify the types of
support features at each identified access sites. (Check all that
apply. List access sites in same order as Question #14.)
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Carry down Boarding Sewage
paths, etc. Launch ramps floats pumpouts Parking Restrooms
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------
Access #1....................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #2....................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #3....................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #4....................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #5....................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
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For each access site listed in Question #14, what repairs,
replacements, expansions, or additions do you think are needed? (Check
one for each feature. List access sites in same order as Question #14.)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Does not
Access #1 None needed Repair Replace Expand Add apply
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Carry-down walkway to....... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Launch ramp................. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Boarding floats............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Parking..................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Restrooms................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Sewage pumpouts............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Does not
Access #2 None needed Repair Replace Expand Add apply
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Carry-down walkway to....... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Launch ramp................. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Boarding floats............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Parking..................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Restrooms................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Sewage pumpouts............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Does not
Access #3 None needed Repair Replace Expand Add apply
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Carry-down walkway to....... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Launch ramp................. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Boarding floats............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Parking..................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Restrooms................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Sewage pumpouts............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
[[Page 63616]]
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Does not
Access #4 None needed Repair Replace Expand Add apply
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Carry-down walkway to....... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Launch ramp................. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Boarding floats............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Parking..................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Restrooms................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Sewage pumpouts............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Does not
Access #5 None needed Repair Replace Expand Add apply
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Carry-down walkway to....... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Launch ramp................. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Boarding floats............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Parking..................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Restrooms................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Sewage pumpouts............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Other (specify)............. {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
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18. For all of your access sites combined in [name of State], identify
how boaters know about your access site(s). (Check all that apply.)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Chamber of
Paid advertising publications commerce World wide web Other (specify) Other (specify)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
{time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
19. Below is a list of reasxons why boaters may use access sites you
identified in Question #14. Why do you think the public uses each
access site? (Check all that apply. List access sites in same order as
Question #14.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Good support
services
Close to Good boating (slips, Reasonable Fishing Swimming Other
population waters fuel, cost opportunities opportunities (specify)
centers restrooms,
pumpouts,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Access #1........................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #2........................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #3........................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #4........................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #5........................................... {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time} {time}
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
20. Please rate the overall condition of the listed access site(s) you
listed in Question #14. (Check one for each access site. List access
sites in same order as Question #14.)
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Fair (will Good (will Excellent (no
Poor (requires require upgrade require upgrade improvements
upgrade now) within the next within 5 to 10 needed for 10
2 to 5 years) years) years)
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Access #1................................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #2................................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #3................................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #4................................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
Access #5................................... {time} {time} {time} {time}
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21. Do you think there are enough boat access sites in [state name]?
{time} Yes {time} No
22. If public funding sources were available for access repair,
improvement, expansion, or additions, would you be interested?
{time} Yes {time} No
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23. Please provide any comments about access sites not covered in this
section.
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Thank you for your help! If you would like a representative of this
State to contact you about any questions and concerns or if you would
like additional information about facility and site development funding
sources, please list your name, facility, telephone number, and best
time to contact you.
Name-------------------------------------------------------------------
Facility---------------------------------------------------------------
Telephone--------------------------------------------------------------
Time------------------------------------------------------------------
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3501) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (U.S.C. 552), please be advised that:
The gathering of information from applicants to assess recreational
boating facility needs facility needs is authorized under the Federal
Aid In Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777-777k). Information
from this survey will be used to assess the needs for recreational
boating facilities. Your participation in completing this form is not
required to obtain benefits under the Boating Infrastructure Grant
Program. Once submitted this survey becomes public information and is
not protected under the Privacy Act. The public reporting burden for
this survey is estimated at 10 to 25 minutes per response, including
time for gathering information and completing. Direct comments to the
Service Information Collection Clearance Officer, (1018-0106), U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 222-ARLSQ; 1849 C Street N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20240.
An agency may not conduct and a person is not required to complete
a collection of information unless a currently valid OMB control number
is displayed.
Dated: October 17, 2000.
Rebecca A. Mullin,
Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-27109 Filed 10-23-00; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-55-M