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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
2090-0028
ICR Reference No:
202201-2090-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201809-2090-001
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/AdmO
Agency Tracking No:
2205.22
Title:
Focus Groups As Used By EPA For Economics Projects (Renewal)
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:
10/19/2022
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Date Received in OIRA:
01/26/2022
Terms of Clearance:
As stated in earlier terms of clearance, EPA will submit all packages under this generic clearance to OMB. All items submitted must be approved by OMB prior to use. EPA will provide information to OMB on this generic clearance detailing all collections of information under this generic, and the total number of approved burden hours used for each. In each submission under this clearance EPA must provide the burden requested, the total burden used by the Agency under the generic as a whole, and the approved burden for the generic clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2025
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2022
Responses
1,089
0
1,008
Time Burden (Hours)
2,178
0
2,592
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval for a generic information collection request (ICR) for the conduct of focus groups and one-on-one interviews related to economics projects primarily for survey development. Focus groups are groups of individuals brought together for moderated discussions on a specific topic or issue. These groups are typically formed to gain insight and understanding of attitudes and perceptions held by the public surrounding an issue. One-on-one interviews, as the term implies, are individual interviews in which a respondent is generally asked to review materials and provide feedback on their content and design as well as the thought processes that the materials invoke. Focus groups and one-on-one interviews (hereafter referred to collectively as focus groups) used as a qualitative research tool have three major purposes: To better understand respondents attitudes, perceptions and emotions in response to specific topics and concepts; To obtain respondent information useful for better defining variables and measures in later quantitative studies; and To further explore findings obtained from quantitative studies. Through these focus groups, the Agency will be able to gain a more in-depth understanding of the publics attitudes, beliefs, motivations and feelings regarding specific issues and will provide invaluable information regarding the quality of draft survey instruments. Focus group discussions are necessary and important steps in the design of a quality survey.
Authorizing Statute(s):
None
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 53961
09/29/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 4016
01/26/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Coastal New England Focus Group
Distributional Implications of Chesapeake Bay Restoration, Collecting Local Input
Evaluating the Economic and Social Benefits of Recreational Use of Urban Beaches
Factors Affecting Customer Participation in Lead Service Line Inspection and Replacement Programs
Health Benefits Focus Group
Mortality Risk Reductions
Water Quality Benefits
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
1,089
1,008
0
0
81
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,178
2,592
0
0
-414
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:
Projected use is based on estimates provided by program offices and are based on anticipated, new and continuing projects. A decrease in burden over the previous ICR conveys that EPA anticipates less need for the conduct of focus groups under this ICR than in the past.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$539,236
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:
Nathalie Simon 202 566-2347 simon.nathalie@epa.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:
01/26/2022
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