If NOAA submits
a pre-test or full survey for approval under PRA based on the
results of this focus group, the results of the focus group must be
submitted as supplementary materials.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2016
36 Months From Approved
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The required information will be
gathered from focus groups ,to help in designing the full surveys
of visitors and residents of Puerto Rico. The four focus groups -
two visitor and two resident focus groups - will be used to address
the attributes of coral reef ecosystems that people may consider
important, and the levels of the attributes to be valued.
Attributes would include natural attributes such as water
clarity/visibility, coral cover and diversity, and fish abundance
and diversity. In addition, issues such as crowded conditions or
number of other users that users (e.g. SCUBA divers, snorkelers,
recreational fishers, and wildlife viewers) see while doing their
activities on the reefs will be evaluated. This set of focus groups
will be conducted one time only.
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.