Q-Cat: 1995-1996 OMB Reviewed Questions for Visitor Surveys

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IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
118068	Q-Cat: 1995-1996 OMB Reviewed Questions for Visitor Surveys		Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1024-0185	ICR Reference No: 199508-1024-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Q-Cat: 1995-1996 OMB Reviewed Questions for Visitor Surveys
Type of Information Collection: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/29/1995
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/07/1995
Terms of Clearance: This information colleciton is approved through 11/30/96. The information collection package will expire at the same time as the Park Visitation Census (1024-0036). This information collection package is cleared under the same terms and conditions as docket number 1024-0036. However, the procedures identified under Category II surveys can no longer be used after October 1, 1995 when the new Paperwork Reduction Act goes into effect. Over the next year, the National Park Service is encouraged to review the Park Service survey process in order to consolidate the Q-Cat and the Park Visitation Census, as well as comply fully with the terms of the new Paperwork Reduction Act.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/1996	09/30/1996
Responses	1	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,900	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: One hundred seventy-seven questions have been selected from agency surveys conducted in the last 20 years and rated for administrative time, variable measured, and related subject area. The Q-Cat is an easy-to-use reference for researchers to collect information comparable to other surveys and a convenient tool for the OMB to quickly compare questions used to collect information from visitors to NPS areas.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Q-Cat: 1995-1996 OMB Reviewed Questions for Visitor Surveys

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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	0	0	1	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,900	0	0	1,900	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:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 08/07/1995

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