Census of Surveys

On this page is a brief summary of every survey conducted by Geological Survey using a statistical method.

Angler Participation Study
Agency: DOI Subject: Natural Resources
Subagency: GS Detailed Subject: Recreational Resource Management and Tourism
Expiration Date: 06/30/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $12,418 Annual Response: 800
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 360 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 16 USC 38 Stat 535 Name of Law: National Park Service Act AND US Code: 42 USC Chapter 45 4321 Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202106-1028-002

Central Flyway Online Goose Harvest Assessment
Agency: DOI Subject: Environmental Management
Subagency: GS Detailed Subject: Environmental Monitoring and Forecasting
Expiration Date: 10/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $20,805 Annual Response: 14,208
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 474 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 16 USC 1531-1544 Name of Law: Endangered Species Act of 1973 AND US Code: 16 USC 703-712 Name of Law: Migratory Bird Treaty
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202310-1028-005

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Agency: DOI Subject: Environmental Management
Subagency: GS Detailed Subject: Environmental Monitoring and Forecasting
Expiration Date: 02/28/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $444,623 Annual Response: 2,500
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 625 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 30 USC 1601 et seq. Name of Law: National Materials and Minerals Policy Research and Development Act of 1980 AND US Code: 30 USC 21a Name of Law: National Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202210-1028-002

Consolidated Consumers' Report (Form 9-4117-MA)
Agency: DOI Subject: Economic Development
Subagency: GS Detailed Subject: Business and Industry Development
Expiration Date: 04/30/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $369,819 Annual Response: 1,425
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 1,069 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 30 USC 21(a) Name of Law: National Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 AND US Code: 30 USC 1601 Name of Law: National Materials and Minerals Policy Research and Development Act of 1980 AND US Code: 50 USC 98 et seq Name of Law: Strategic & Critical Materials Stock Piling act
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202207-1028-001

Ferrous Metals Surveys
Agency: DOI Subject: Economic Development
Subagency: GS Detailed Subject: Business and Industry Development
Expiration Date: nan
Annual Federal Government Cost: $501,496 Annual Response: 2,718
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 1,364 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 50 USC 2061 et seq. Name of Law: Defense Production Act AND US Code: 50 USC 98 et seq Name of Law: Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act AND US Code: 30 USC 21 (a) Name of Law: National Mining and Minerals Polcy Act of 1970 AND US Code: 30 USC 1601 et seq. Name of Law: National Materials and Minerals Policy Research and Development Act of 1980
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202310-1028-003

Hunter Harvest and Satisfaction Surveys on Green Bay and Lake Michigan
Agency: DOI Subject: Natural Resources
Subagency: GS Detailed Subject: Recreational Resource Management and Tourism
Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $14,257 Annual Response: 600
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits, Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 100 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 43 USC 31a Name of Law: Organic Act of March 3 1879
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202111-1028-002

Industrial Minerals Surveys
Agency: DOI Subject: Natural Resources
Subagency: GS Detailed Subject: Conservation Marine and Land Management
Expiration Date: 08/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $2,555,177 Annual Response: 17,073
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 11,737 Survey Respondent: Private Sector, State Local and Tribal Governments
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 50 USC 2061 et seq. Name of Law: Defense Production Act AND US Code: 30 USC 21 (a) Name of Law: National Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 AND US Code: 30 USC 1601 et seq. Name of Law: National Materials and Minerals Policy Research and Development Act of 1980 AND US Code: 50 USC 98 et seq. Name of Law: Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202302-1028-002

Mine Development and Mineral Exploration Supplement
Agency: DOI Subject: Natural Resources
Subagency: GS Detailed Subject: Conservation Marine and Land Management
Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $1,336,051 Annual Response: 324
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 243 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 30 USC 1601 et seg Name of Law: National Materials and Minerals Policy Research and Development Act of 1980 (30 USC 1601) AND US Code: 30 USC 21 (a) Name of Law: National Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202112-1028-003

Nonferrous Metals Surveys
Agency: DOI Subject: Natural Resources
Subagency: GS Detailed Subject: Conservation Marine and Land Management
Expiration Date: 07/31/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $679,466 Annual Response: 4,934
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 3,575 Survey Respondent: Private Sector, Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 30 USC 1601 et seq. Name of Law: National Materials and Minerals Policy Research and Development Act of 1980 AND US Code: 30 USC 21 (a) Name of Law: National Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 AND US Code: 50 USC 98 et seq. Name of Law: Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act AND US Code: 50 USC 2061 et seq. Name of Law: Defense Production Act
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202006-1028-008

Surveys and Interviews to Evaluate and Improve the Cooperative Research Units Program Mission Functions and Goals
Agency: DOI Subject: Natural Resources
Subagency: GS Detailed Subject: Conservation Marine and Land Management
Expiration Date: 04/30/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $0 Annual Response: 840
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 420 Survey Respondent: State Local and Tribal Governments, Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: None
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202106-1028-001

USA National Phenology Network The Nature's Notebook Plant and Animal Observing Program
Agency: DOI Subject: Environmental Management
Subagency: GS Detailed Subject: Environmental Monitoring and Forecasting
Expiration Date: nan
Annual Federal Government Cost: $230,000 Annual Response: 4,102,333
Annual Cost Burden: $4,460 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 141,272 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households, State Local and Tribal Governments
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 16 USC 661-667e Name of Law: Fish and Wildlife Act 1956 AND US Code: 16 USC 715-715d 715e 715f-715r Name of Law: Migratory Bird Conservation Act 1900 AND PL: Pub.L. 94 - 579 43 Name of Law: Federal Land Policy and Management Act 1976
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202310-1028-002