This ICR is approved in part. The student and the teacher/school nurse components are approved at this time. When the agency resubmits the ICR for renewal, the agency must provide a more detailed discussion on the methods (e.g., how the pre-post comparison is a proxy for a control group) and the analytic plan (e.g., model)in the Supporting Statement Part B. OMB also notes that EPA must include the OMB number, expiration date, and the Paperwork Reduction Act notice on all survey instruments before they are fielded.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2011
02/28/2011
02/28/2011
10,100
0
3,500
1,810
0
595
0
0
0
The SunWise Program was initiated in 1998 through a statutory mandate under Title IV of the Clean Air Act. The Program is a collaborative effort of schools, communities, health professionals, educators, environmental organizations, meteorologists, local governments, federal agencies, and others. Participating schools and partners sponsor classroom and school activities to raise childrens awareness of stratospheric ozone depletion, UV radiation, and the largely preventable health risks from overexposure to the sun, as well as simple sun safety practices. All educators interested in participating in this partnership program are asked to register using the online form (www.epa.gov/sunwise/becoming.html and www.epa.gov/sunwise/becoming partner.html) or a hard copy version distributed by EPA. Participating schools and organizations receive a variety of materials, including a classroom Tool Kit of games, songs, puzzles, story books, videos, access to the internet UV intensity mapping/graphing tools, and more. The Tool Kit also includes sample sun safety policies and guidelines to help expand the sun safety message beyond the classroom.
Teachers who sign up for SunWise are asked to complete a survey at the end of program implementation. Results of these surveys are used to fine tune existing SunWise materials and develop new ones that better meet our participants needs. Randomly selected teachers are also asked to administer a brief survey to their students before and after program implementation. The results from the student surveys are used to evaluate program effectiveness and also help guide materials development. The surveys will be mailed out to Program participants once they have registered. Survey responses are voluntary and anonymous.
Additionally, SunWise is developing an online interactive SunWise Sun Safety Certification Program.
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:
(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;
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.
Form 5900-87 The Sun Wise School Program (Change)
1904.04_Updates to Pilot_4-8-08.doc
1904.04 SunWise_Survey_PRE_FINAL_4-11-08.pdf
The Sun Wise School Program (Change)