[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 135 (Monday, July 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38111-38113]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15173]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS-HQ-NCTC-2021-N035; FXGO16610900600 (212) FF09X35000; OMB Control
Number 1018-0176]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Native Youth Community
Adaptation and Leadership Congress
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we,
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to revise a
currently approved information collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
September 17, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the information collection request by
mail to the Service Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, MS: JAO/1N (PERMA-PRB), 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls
Church, VA 22041-3803 (mail); or by email to Info_Coll@fws.gov. Please
reference OMB Control Number 1018-0176 in the subject line of your
comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this ICR, contact Madonna L. Baucum, Service Information
Collection Clearance Officer, by email at Info_Coll@fws.gov, or by
telephone at (703) 358-2503.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 5
CFR 1320, all information collections require approval under the PRA.
We may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent
burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on
new, proposed, revised, and continuing
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collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our
information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting
burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection
requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
We are especially interested in public comment addressing the
following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether or not the information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection
of information, including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of response.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available
at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Abstract: The Service offers eligible Native American, Alaskan
Native, and Pacific Islander high school students the opportunity to
apply for the Native Youth Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress
(Congress). The mission of the Congress is to develop future
conservation leaders with the skills, knowledge, and tools to address
environmental change and conservation challenges to better serve their
schools and home communities. The Congress supports and operates under
the following authorities:
Executive Order (E.O.) 13175, ``Consultation and
Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments'' (November 6, 2000);
E.O. 13515, ``Increasing Participation of Asian Americans
and Pacific Islanders in Federal Programs'' (October 14, 2009);
E.O. 13592, ``Improving American Indian and Alaska Native
Educational Opportunities and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and
Universities'' (December 2, 2011);
Public Law 116-9, Section 9003, ``John D. Dingell, Jr.
Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act'' (March 12, 2019);
16 U.S.C. 1727b, Indian Youth Service Corps;
White House Memorandum on Government-to-Government
Relationships with Tribal Governments (September 23, 2004);
Secretarial Order (S.O.) 3206, ``American Indian Tribal
Rights, Federal-Tribal Trust Responsibilities, and the Endangered
Species Act,'' issued jointly by the Department of the Interior and the
Department of Commerce (June 5, 1997);
S.O. 3317, ``DOI Policy: Department of the Interior Policy
on Consultation with Indian Tribes'' (December 1, 2011);
S.O. 3335, ``Reaffirmation of the Federal Trust
Responsibility to Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Individual
Indian Beneficiaries'' (August 20, 2014); and
The Service's Native American Policy (510 FW 1), published
January 20, 2016.
The following Federal partners assist and support the Service's
administration of the Congress:
The U.S. Department of the Interior--
--Bureau of Indian Affairs;
--Bureau of Land Management;
--National Park Service; and
--United States Geological Survey;
The U.S. Department of Agriculture--U.S. Forest Service;
The U.S. Department of Commerce--National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration;
The Federal Emergency Management Agency; and
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
The weeklong environmental conference fosters an inclusive,
meaningful, and educational opportunity for aspiring Native youth
leaders interested in addressing environmental issues facing Native
American, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander communities. Eligible
students--representing a diverse mix of Native communities from various
geographic locations, both urban and rural--compete for the opportunity
to represent their Native communities from across the country. The
students learn about environmental change and conservation while
strengthening their leadership skills for addressing conservation
issues within their own Native communities.
Through a cooperative agreement with the New Mexico Wildlife
Federation (NMWF), the Service solicits and evaluates applications from
eligible students interested in applying for the program. The NMWF
notifies successful applicants and arranges all travel for them.
Information collected from each applicant via an online application
administered by the NMWF includes:
Applicant's full name, contact information, date of birth,
and Tribal/community affiliation;
Emergency contact information for applicant;
Name and contact information of applicant's mentor;
Applicant's school name and address;
Applicant's current grade in school;
Applicant's participation in extracurricular activities,
school clubs, or community organizations;
Applicant's volunteer experience; and
Applicant's accomplishments or awards received.
Successful applicants also complete Form 3-2525, ``Native Youth
Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress Student Medical
Information,'' which collects the following information:
Student's full name and preferred name;
Date of birth;
Age;
Health insurance policy information;
Medication information, to include dose and frequency;
Drug and/or food sensitivities/allergies;
Medications and immunizations; and
Pre-existing condition(s).
Each applicant also provides essay responses to questions
concerning topics such as environmental issues affecting their home/
Tribal community, how or whether the environmental issues are
addressed, and/or how, as a Native youth leader, they can lead the
community in adapting to a changing environment. Successful applicants
must also provide basic medical information to assure their health and
safety while on site at the National Conservation Training Center for
the Congress. The on-site nurse keeps this information strictly
confidential, for use only in an emergency.
Proposed Revisions Requiring OMB Approval
The following forms used with the Congress require OMB approval:
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Form 3-2546, ``Enrollment Form,'' which collects the
following information:
--Applicant's full name, address, and contact information;
--Parent/guardian name and contact information;
--Student's age, date of birth, and sex;
--Student's high school year;
--Student's high school name, address, and contact information; and
--Chaperone name.
Form 3-2547, ``Parental Consent Form,'' which collects the
following information:
--Name of student and date of birth;
--Student address, school, grade, and contact information; and
--Student's physician name, address, and contact information.
Form 3-2548, ``Student Conduct Agreement,'' which collects
the following information:
--Student's full name and preferred name;
--Student signature and signature date; and
--Parent/guardian name, signature, and signature date.
Form 3-2549, ``Mentor Waiver,'' which collects the
following information:
--Mentor name;
--Mentor signature and signature date;
--Emergency contact name and contact number.
Title of Collection: Native Youth Community Adaptation and
Leadership Congress.
OMB Control Number: 1018-0176.
Form Numbers: Forms 3-2525, 3-2546, 3-2547, 3-2548, 3-2549, and 3-
2550.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved information
collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Eligible high school or college
students interested in applying for the program.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.
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Total annual Total annual
Activity responses Completion time per response burden hours
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Application (Online)........................ 105 4 Hours........................... 420
Form 3-2525, Student Medical Information.... 100 30 Mins........................... 50
Form 3-2546, Enrollment Form................ 100 18 mins........................... 30
Form 3-2547, Parental Consent Form.......... 100 12 Mins........................... 20
Form 3-2548, Student Conduct Agreement...... 100 12 Mins........................... 20
Form 3-2549, Mentor Waiver.................. 30 12 Mins........................... 6
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Totals:................................. 635 .................................. 576
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An agency 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.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Madonna Baucum,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-15173 Filed 7-16-21; 8:45 am]
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