Customer and Use Survey Techniques for Operations, Management Evaluation, and Research: A Contingent Behavior Extension, Addendum

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ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0596-0110	ICR Reference No: 199602-0596-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199305-0596-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Customer and Use Survey Techniques for Operations, Management Evaluation, and Research: A Contingent Behavior Extension, Addendum
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 02/29/1996
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved and continue	Conclusion Date: 04/19/1996
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/20/1996
Terms of Clearance: This information collection is disapproved under the terms of 5 CFR 1320.The primary purpose of this addition to the survey is to enable linking between the travel-cost and contingent valuation (CV) methodologies. We are not convinced that the relevant survey questions will enable a such a meaningful linkage. In particular the travel cost methodology will allow the estimation of the value of the snorkeling experience under current conditions, while the CV questions appear to be asking for the value of a water quality program designed to insure against some unspecified degree of degradation of the quality of the experience. Thus,we believe the two methods will value different goods. One appears to value the experience under current conditions, while the other, in effect, asks the WTP for an insurance policy. We would consider approving this collection on the condition that the questions are amended so that both the travel-cost and CV questions lead to the value of the same good (or at least points on the same demand curve). As a justification of these questions (either current or revised) we would value the opinion of reviewers McConnell or Smith, in which they would specifically evaluate that the questions (current or amended) will indeed allow for meaningful linkage between the two methods.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/1996	05/31/1996	09/30/1996
Responses	33,500	0	32,600
Time Burden (Hours)	4,965	0	4,890
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The proposed extension is to collect information for an experiment to evaluate the linking of revealed and stated preference information in the estimation of demand for and nonmarket use values of natural resources. The results should lead to improved methods for nonmarket valuation of the use of natural resources.

Emergency Justfication:

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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
Customer and Use Survey Techniques for Operations, Management Evaluation, and Research: A Contingent Behavior Extension, Addendum

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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? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 02/20/1996

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