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OMB Control No:
0625-0227
ICR Reference No:
202106-0625-004
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201804-0625-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/ITA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Survey of International Air Travelers
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
09/23/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/14/2021
Terms of Clearance:
This collection is approved based on the revised materials provided by the Department.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2024
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2021
Responses
300,000
0
300,000
Time Burden (Hours)
75,000
0
45,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The U.S. Department of Commerce assists in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of tourism data. This Survey (the SIAT is an existing program with revisions) is required (1) to comply with the U.S. Travel Promotion Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-145 Sec 8); (2) to provide source data to analyze and report information to the Corporation for Travel Promotion/Brand USA, Inc.; (3) to comply with the 1945, 1961, 1981 and 1996 travel and tourism related acts to collect and publish comprehensive international travel and tourism statistics and other marketing information; (4) to fulfill U.S. Department of Commerce and agency directives to provide information on international travel characteristics and spending patterns, service exports and imports for the United States and (5) adhere to the elements of the 2012 National Travel and Tourism Strategy. The population of potential respondents consists of international air passengers who are departing the United States on participating airlines. Changes envisioned are: (1) Enhanced testing of the QR code/Mobile phone approach to leverage international airlines’ growing capability of offering international Wi-Fi to its on-board passengers; (2) Evaluation of a ‘short form’ version of the paper questionnaire (23 of the existing 33 questions) to reduce burden and improve passenger response rates when time is limited in the boarding area due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) restrictions; (3) Evaluation of a ‘‘land version’’ of the questionnaire should the U.S. Department of Commerce implement a surveying process at the U.S.–Canada and U.S.–Mexico borders. (Note: As of June 21, 2021, the government of Canada has discontinued surveying Canadian residents who visited the United States and the government of Mexico does not disclose details on Mexican visitors to the United States. The U.S. Travel Promotion Act of 2009 has mandated that the U.S. Department of Commerce implement a visitor data collection program on the southern border.)
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 97 - 63 Titles II - Duties: (10)
Name of Law: National Tourism Policy Act of 1981
PL:
Pub.L. 87 - 63 2, (5)
Name of Law: International Travel Act of 1961
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 145 8
Name of Law: U.S. Travel Promotion Act of 2009
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 288 201
Name of Law: United States National Tourism Organization Act of 1996
PL:
Pub.L. 79 - 171 1
Name of Law: The Bretton Woods Agreements Act of 1945
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 111 - 145 8 Name of Law: U.S. Travel Promotion Act
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 14726
03/18/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 35271
07/02/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Survey of International Air Travelers
OMB Control No. 0625-0227 Expires 7/31/2021
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
300,000
300,000
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
75,000
45,000
0
30,000
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The reported 'Annual Time Burden' is being brought into alignment with 'Annual Time Burden' reported in the Federal Register Notice (FRN). Calculation used in the FRN is: (300,000 responses x 15 minutes ea.)/60 minutes = 75,000
.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$4,586,324
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.
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Richard Champley 2024824753 Richard.Champley@mail.doc.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:
07/14/2021
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