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OMB Control No:
0648-0817
ICR Reference No:
202306-0648-013
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/NOAA
Agency Tracking No:
0648-HEAT
Title:
NWS Extreme Heat Social and Behavioral Sciences Research
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
11/01/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/05/2023
Terms of Clearance:
NOAA will include a brief introduction to the report that outlines the limitation of the data collection methodology and data quality that impact on the utility of the findings. Additionally, if feasible, NOAA may analyze and discuss concurrence between the survey and focus group findings. NOAA will schedule a briefing to OIRA upon completing the data analysis.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2026
36 Months From Approved
Responses
1,048
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
322
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This is a request for a new information collection. Heat continues to be the leading weather-related killer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating more than 700 deaths and 9,000 hospitalizations a year resulting from heat exposure. In particular, historically underserved communities, as defined and highlighted in Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, typically experience higher rates of poverty, homelessness, disabilities, and language barriers, which increase their vulnerability to heat impacts. The National Weather Service (NWS) has articulated a priority to enhance services for these historically underinvested and underserved communities that are at greater risk for experiencing negative health impacts related to extreme heat. While the NWS continues to enhance its heat-related products and services, there is still significant room for improvement, particularly in bridging the gap between physical science information and how it is received and acted upon by our public and partners. As such, this study will focus on expanding our knowledge of public perception and understanding of heat to inform and improve the NWS’ national and local level heat communication and messaging. This will include an initial literature review to draw out known best practices and identify research gaps to inform a mixed methods approach including a series of remote focus groups and a large-scale public survey. The focus groups are intended to explore how pertinent public, nonprofit, corporate, and academic stakeholders message heat information and resources, particularly for underserved communities. The quantitative survey will use a representative sample of the U.S. population and focus on more broadly conceptualizing public perception and understanding of heat.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
15 USC 111
Name of Law: Weather Research and Forecasting Information
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:
88 FR 1058
01/06/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 42916
07/05/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Extreme Heat Focus Group
Extreme Heat Survey
N/A
NWS Heat Survey
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
1,048
0
0
1,048
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
322
0
0
322
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:
This is a new information collection.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$222,696
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:
Kimberly McMahon 301 427-9692 kimberly.mcmahon@noaa.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:
07/05/2023
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