NPS Programmatic Clearance Process

Crystal Forest, Petrified Forest National Park
Crystal Forest, Petrified Forest National Park

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The NPS Programmatic Clearance Process applies to all NPS-sponsored social science information collections intended to furnish useful and applicable knowledge to managers and planners. It is designed for information collections that focus on the awareness, understanding, attitudes, preferences, or experiences of NPS visitors, potential visitors, or other stakeholders relating to existing or future services, products or communication materials.

This process is limited to applied research that is non-controversial and will not attract attention to significant, sensitive, or political issues. Questions asked under the Programmatic Clearance Process must show a clear tie to current NPS management and planning needs.

Investigators who are unsure if a study qualifies under the Programmatic Clearance Process are strongly encouraged to speak with their NPS park contact and reach out to the Information Collection Review Coordinator for clarification early in the planning process.

For more information on the specifics of the Programmatic Process, follow the links below:

Last updated: November 28, 2023

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