Visibility Valuation Survey: Pilot Study

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
All Correspondences and Scripts.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-05-18
NPS_Visibility_Part_A_5-18-12.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-05-18
1024-0255 - 30 day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-11-23
1024-0255 - 60 Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-10-06
Authorizations.doc Supplementary Document	2011-10-06
NPS_Visibility_Part_B_5-16-12.docx Supporting Statement B	2012-05-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
202358	Non Respondent Survey Other-survey instrument	New
202357	General Population Surveys - Eastern and Western Regions Other-Survey instrument	New
180822	Focus Group Recruiting Other-focus group script	Removed
179558	Visibility Focus Group Other-Focus Group	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1024-0255	ICR Reference No: 201110-1024-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200812-1024-002
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Visibility Valuation Survey: Pilot Study
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/19/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/23/2011
Terms of Clearance: This ICR is approved for a further focus group/pilot study of visibility improvement valuation in non-urban national parks and wilderness areas. The goal is to further refine the survey instruments and other aspects of the study design. Since this is a pilot study, the results of analyses using the data collected under this ICR are not suitable for policy purposes. When the agency submits a separate ICR to conduct the final survey in valuing visibility improvements, it should include a demonstration using the results from this focus group/pilot study ICR that the results of the final survey are likely generalizable. Such a demonstration will be important for considering the practical utility of the final survey.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2013	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,040	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	287	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting approval to reinstate an existing information collection request (OMB Control Number: 1024-0255) for an ongoing visibility valuation study. To date, a series of focus groups in five states was conducted to develop and test survey materials. NPS requests approval continue the collection to conduct a pilot survey, which will be used to further refine survey materials as needed, and test implementation parameters (i.e., a comparison of internet vs. mail administration). Once the pilot is complete, a final survey will be developed and implemented.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7475 Name of Law: The Clean Air Act (CAA)
   US Code: 16 USC 1 2 3 4 Name of Law: National Park Service Organic Act
  

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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 12367	03/07/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 72436	11/23/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Focus Group Recruiting
Visibility Focus Group
General Population Surveys - Eastern and Western Regions
Non Respondent Survey

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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	1,040	0	0	1,040	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	287	0	0	287	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: The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting approval to reinstate a currently expired information collection (OMB Control Number: 1024-0255). The reinstatement is needed to continue the process of developing a survey for an ongoing visibility valuation study. In 2008 and 2009, a series of focus groups in five states were conducted to develop survey questions. NPS is now requesting permission to continue the collection effort by conducting a pilot survey, which will be used to refine survey materials and test implementation parameters. Once the pilot is complete, a final survey will be developed and implemented through a separate information collection request (ICR).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $311,291

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 11/23/2011

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