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OMB Control No:
1024-0275
ICR Reference No:
201812-1024-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201507-1024-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/NPS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Using web and mobile-based applications during NPS Citizen Science events
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
05/07/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/27/2019
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2023
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2020
Responses
112,500
0
61,250
Time Burden (Hours)
9,375
0
5,104
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting approval to use mobile and web-based applications (e.g., iNaturalist, eBird, etc.) as a means to record on-site species observations during NPS sponsored citizen science events. iNaturalist and eBird are third-party websites that allow the public to provide observations that include locations, photographs, and sound. Both of these platforms are currently being used by visitors in parks. OMB approval will allow parks to sponsor events and use the tools to collect data during the events.The participation of citizen scientists via iNaturalist provides immediate on-site input that is often not available with the current level of NPS staffing.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
54 USC 100702
Name of Law: National Park Service Protection Interpretation and research in System
US Code:
15 USC 3724
Name of Law: Crowdsourcing and Citizen Science
US Code:
16 USC 1a-7
Name of Law: National Park Service Organic Act of 1916
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
83 FR 59413
11/23/2018
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 6157
02/26/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
General Public Observations (eBird)
General Public Observations (iNaturalist)
Non-federal scientists: NPS Portal (Mock-up)
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
112,500
61,250
0
51,250
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
9,375
5,104
0
4,271
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The adjusted net increase is reflected in our request for an annual increase of 51,250 additional observations and 4,271 respondent burden hours. This would result in an annual total of 112,500 observations and 9,375 respondent burden hours. The program change for this collection is based upon the notable success we had using iNaturalist during the Centennial BioBlitz events. We would now like to request an increase in the number of annual iNaturalist observations for this collection as well as add eBird. We did not feel it necessary to have a separate burden for non-federal scientists. This category has been removed and the burden for this group is now included in the estimated burden for iNaturalist and eBird.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$86,015
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Phadrea Ponds 970 226-9445 pondsp@usgs.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
02/27/2019
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