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
11/30/2009
6 Months From Approved
7,000
0
0
35
0
0
0
0
0
? 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.
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.
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.
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.
2357ss01 PartB 5-8-09.doc
2357 Regs proof screen 5-8-09.ppt
Regulation.gov Exchange Information Collection