Feedback Survey for Semi-Annual Tsunami Warning Communications Test

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Feedback Survey for Semi-annual Tsunami Warning Communications Test (conducted by NWS Western Region and West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center) Form and Instruction	Modified
0539 SS 042512 Part A rev.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-05-08
0539 SS 042512 Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2012-04-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4653	Feedback Survey for Semi-annual Tsunami Warning Communications Test (conducted by NWS Western Region and West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0539	ICR Reference No: 201204-0648-010
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200812-0648-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Feedback Survey for Semi-Annual Tsunami Warning Communications Test
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/05/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/11/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2012
Responses	300	0	375
Time Burden (Hours)	25	0	31
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: To assess the effectiveness of NOAA/National Weather Service's (NWS) Tsunami Warning System, this survey is needed to gather specific feedback following testing of the associated NWS communications systems. Tests are planned annually March/April and September. Post-test feedback will be requested from emergency managers, the media, law enforcement officials, local government agencies/officials, and the general public. This is a web-based survey. Responses will be solicited for a limited period immediately following completion of this test, not to exceed seven days. This web-based survey will allow for efficient collection of information regarding the effectiveness of the Tsunami Warning System.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 424 3 (1) Name of Law: Tsunami Warning and Education 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:
	77 FR 6785	02/09/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 27713	05/11/2012
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
Feedback Survey for Semi-annual Tsunami Warning Communications Test (conducted by NWS Western Region and West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center)	NA	Tsunami Warning and Communications Test

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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	300	375	0	0	-75	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	25	31	0	0	-6	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Adjustment: There are 75 fewer responses and 6 fewer hours than estimated in the 2008 submission. However, while responses have decreased (significantly decreasing over the first three years of the survey, but in the last few years, close to leveling off), we've learned over the past few years that those who do respond to the survey (the vast majority being members of the general public) give us very high quality information. As mentioned in Question 3, many EMs continue to prefer to give us unsolicited, but more in-depth, feedback.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $327

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: 05/11/2012

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