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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
2080-0083
ICR Reference No:
202401-2080-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201904-2080-002
Agency/Subagency:
EPA/ORD
Agency Tracking No:
2521.41
Title:
Generic Clearance for Participatory Science and Crowdsourcing Projects (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
09/05/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/14/2024
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2027
36 Months From Approved
Responses
1,603,500
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
1,167,250
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,575,000
0
0
Abstract:
EPA relies on scientific information. Participatory science and crowdsourcing techniques will allow the Agency to collect qualitative and quantitative data that might help inform scientific research, assessments, or environmental screening; validate environmental models or tools; or enhance the quantity and quality of data collected across the countrys diverse communities and ecosystems to support the Agencys mission. Information gathered under this generic clearance will be used by the Agency to support the activities listed above and might provide unprecedented avenues for conducting breakthrough research. Collections under this generic ICR will be from participants who actively seek to participate on their own initiative through an open and transparent process (the Agency does not select participants or require participation); the collections will be low-burden for participants; collections will be low-cost for both the participants and the Federal Government; and data will be available to support the scientific research (including assessments, environmental screening, tools, models, etc.) of the Agency, states, tribal or local entities where data collection occurs. EPA may, by virtue of collaborating with nonfederal entities, sponsor the collection of this type of information in connection with participatory science projects. When applicable, all such collections will comply with Agency policies and regulations related to human subjects research and will follow the established approval paths through EPAs Human Subjects Research Review Official. Finally, personally identifiable information (PII) will only be collected when necessary and in accordance with applicable federal procedures and policies. If a new collection is not within the parameters of this generic ICR, the Agency will submit a separate information collection request to OMB for approval.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 6981
Name of Law: Solid Waste Disposal Act
US Code:
42 USC 7403
Name of Law: Clean Air Act
US Code:
33 USC 1443
Name of Law: Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act
US Code:
42 USC 300j-1
Name of Law: Safe Drinking Water Act
US Code:
20 USC 5503
Name of Law: National Environmental Education Act
US Code:
33 USC 1254
Name of Law: Clean Water Act
US Code:
42 USC 9660
Name of Law: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
US Code:
42 USC 1861
Name of Law: American Innovation and Competitiveness Act
US Code:
16 USC 3724
Name of Law: Citizen Science and Crowdsourcing 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:
88 FR 56815
08/21/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 5528
01/29/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
8
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
BloomWatch and CyanoScope Cyanobacteria Monitoring Project
Chesapeake Bay Solutions Driven Research Discussion Groups
6000-022
Chesapeake Bay Solutions Drive Research Information and Packet
Odor Reporting Tool Project
6000-031
Odor Reporting Tool
Radon Measurement and Mitigation Techniques in Puerto Rico
6000-029
Homeowners Agreement for Puerto Rico's Radon Testing Project
Radon Measurement in US Virgin Islands
5800-070
Radon Measurement in US Virgin Islands
Smoke Ready Communities – Examining Local Planning for Response to Wildland Fire Smoke Events
5800-052
Smoke Ready Communities Interview Survey Guide #1 & #2with Smoke Team Members
Soil Gas Safe Communities – Designation and Method Development
6000-016
Soil Gas Safe Communities Building Survey - Indoor Air Sampling
US EPA Sanitary Survey App for Marine and Fresh Waters
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
1,603,500
0
0
0
0
1,603,500
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,167,250
0
0
0
0
1,167,250
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,575,000
0
0
0
0
1,575,000
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:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$192,378
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:
Heather Drumm 202 564-8239 drumm.heather@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:
05/14/2024
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