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OMB Control No:
0648-0762
ICR Reference No:
202104-0648-007
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201712-0648-007
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/NOAA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
08/02/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/16/2021
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2024
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2021
Responses
1,312
0
800
Time Burden (Hours)
3,936
0
2,400
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This is a request for extension of an approved information collection. NOAA, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and partner agencies work to continually improve the technology systems, data, and services that provide information about 3D elevation data and related applications within the United States. By periodically assessing business uses and associated benefits from improved 3D mapping data, the agencies can more effectively prioritize and direct investments that will best serve user needs over time. The 3D Nation Study is a follow-on to the National Enhanced Elevation Assessment (NEEA) white paper finalized in 2012 (NEEA overview can be found at https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2012/3088/). The 3D Nation Study incorporates coastal and ocean requirements for elevation data together with terrestrial elevation data needs. The study assesses needs for 3D elevation data in terms of Mission Critical Activities, geographic extents of data needs, collection standards and accuracy requirements, frequency needed, and anticipated benefits of having the required data. Because 3D data are collected and used to meet a wide range of mission critical needs, the 3D Nation Study seeks input from managers and data users from a variety of government entities (e.g., Federal, State, local, Tribal) as well as not for profit, academic, and private/commercial entities. The findings will update a baseline of national business needs and associated benefits for 3D data and associated technologies. This study is intended to inform the design of directed future programs that balance requirements, benefits, and costs at a national scale. More information is available at https://my.usgs.gov/confluence/display/3DNationStudy. From lessons learned with the 2018 survey, NOAA and USGS will ask the same questions, but will change how those questions are shown in the online survey tool to enable respondents to streamline their input and save time in answering.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
33 USC 3501
Name of Law: Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act
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:
86 FR 7542
01/29/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 20118
04/16/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
3D questionnaire
N/A
3D Nation Elevation Requirements & Benefits Study
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
1,312
800
0
0
512
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,936
2,400
0
0
1,536
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
During the 2018 survey, we learned that more survey participants than expected wanted to respond to multiple geographies (e.g., both terrestrial and nearshore, or terrestrial and inland bathymetry). This results in an increase of 512 responses and a corresponding 1,536 burden hours. To facilitate these responses in less time, we have modified the survey construction to enable responses that include multiple geographies for a Mission Critical Activity, rather than requiring the respondent to complete input on one geography before going to the next. The questions will not change, just how the respondent sees them on the screen. Therefore, we believe that 3 hours per respondent should be sufficient to complete the questionnaire and consult within an organization for input.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,040,050
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Ashley Chappell 240 429-0293
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:
04/16/2021
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