Regulations.gov Exchange Information Collection

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2357ss01 PartB 5-8-09.doc Supporting Statement B	2009-05-18
2357 Regs proof screen 5-8-09.ppt Supplementary Document	2009-05-08
2357ss01 PartA 5-18-09.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-05-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
189102	Regulation.gov Exchange Information Collection Other-no instrument	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2025-0008	ICR Reference No: 200905-2025-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OEI	Agency Tracking No: 2357.01
Title: Regulations.gov Exchange Information Collection
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 05/13/2009
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/18/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/08/2009
Terms of Clearance: This ICR is approved. The Agency is encouraged to consult OMB regarding any potential uses of the data, statistical methods or inferences beyond those described in the Supporting Statements.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2009	6 Months From Approved
Responses	7,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	35	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: ? The Regulations.gov 'feedback exchange' website will provide the public with a preview of new technologies considered for Regulations.gov. It will also enable the public to provide feedback on these technologies. Technologies considered for the Regulations.gov 'feedback exchange' include: User Profiles; Comment Threads and Wikis; Ratings, Polls, and Tagging; an interactive Educational Tool; and an Information Export capability. These technologies will be deployed iteratively, with components deployed upon the site's release in May 2009 and during subsequent upgrades to the web site. User profiles enable the public to register on the site and pre-load submitter information for later use as well as save their own personalized searches, RSS feeds, and email alerts without the use of persistent cookies. Comment Threads allow the public to enter into virtual conversations with one another about a topic. Wikis enable the public to collaboratively develop and modify narrative descriptions about a topic. Ratings and Polls allow the public to indicate a preference for a topic or issue via the selection of stars or thumbs up / thumbs down icons which graphically provide an at-a-glance indication of public sentiment and can simplify navigation. Tagging provides the public with the ability to tag or label information they or someone else has posted to the site to ease navigation and to promote the formation of common interest categories. The Educational Tool will inform the public about the Federal rulemaking process through interactive text and images. The Data Export capability enables the public to download and review the contents of a rulemaking docket as well as mix and match such information with other information in a new way (also known as a "mash-up"). The Regulations.gov "feedback exchange" will rely on feedback from Government, Industry, Academia and Citizenry to improve Regulations.gov as time goes on.

Emergency Justfication: This emergency information collection request is being submitted in order to fulfill the citizen engagement and feedback aspects of this important initiative. The end users will be provided opportunities to provide information feedback and ratings in fulfillment of the President's open government and transparency agenda. This emergency information collection request will enable these capabilities to be included on the Regulations.gov 'feedback exchange'. The administration has established a timeline for the delivery of the Regulations.gov 'feedback exchange' by May 21, 2009. The emergency information collection request is required to meet the administration's timeline of May 21, 2009, release of the Regulations.gov 'feedback exchange' website. The four elements addressed in this emergency information collection request are a five star and a thumbs up / thumbs down rating system, a request for user email address on the registration section, support the ability for users to tag or label content on the site, and support the ability for users to enter text into a support or oppose comment form.

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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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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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
Regulation.gov Exchange Information Collection

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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	7,000	0	0	7,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	35	0	0	35	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 emergency information collection request is being submitted in order to fulfill the citizen engagement and feedback aspects of this important initiative. The end users will be provided opportunities to provide information feedback and ratings in fulfillment of the President's open government and transparency agenda. This emergency information collection request will enable these capabilities to be included on the Regulations.gov 'feedback exchange'. The administration has established a timeline for the delivery of the Regulations.gov 'feedback exchange' by May 21, 2009. The emergency information collection request is required to meet the administration's timeline of May 21, 2009, release of the Regulations.gov 'feedback exchange' website. The four elements addressed in this emergency information collection request are a five star and a thumbs up / thumbs down rating system, a request for user email address on the registration section, support the ability for users to tag or label content on the site, and support the ability for users to enter text into a support or oppose comment form.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,600

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)? No

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: 05/08/2009

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