Forest Service Seeks Input on Tree Cop Ride-Along Program
Published Date: 11/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The Forest Service is renewing its Ride-Along Program info collection, letting folks join law enforcement on patrols to learn and help. This affects anyone interested in participating or commenting, with no changes to the current process or costs. Make sure to send your thoughts by January 26, 2026, to keep the program rolling smoothly!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
You must give ID and SSN to ride-along
If you want to join a Forest Service law enforcement ride-along, you must complete two forms: FS-5300-33 and FS-5300-34. Form FS-5300-33 asks for your name, address, Social Security number, driver’s license number, work address, ride location, and reason; Form FS-5300-34 is a signed waiver releasing the Forest Service from liability. If you do not provide the required information and forms, you will be denied permission to ride along.
Very small time burden to apply
The Forest Service estimates each response takes about 4 minutes. The agency expects about 101 respondents per year and a total annual respondent burden of 13 hours.
Collection renewal with no changes
The Forest Service is renewing (extending) the existing information collection for the Ride-Along Program as an extension with no revision to the approved forms or process. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval expires July 31, 2026.
Comments and submitted info may become public
Comments submitted to the notice may be made public and posted online; if you email a comment your email address will be captured and included in the public docket. The notice asks commenters not to include confidential or sensitive personal information.
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