NERRS Science Collaboration Evaluation Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative Evaluation Survey Form	New
NERRS SS 012213 Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2013-02-14
NERRS SS 012213 Part A rev.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-02-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
205498	National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative Evaluation Survey Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0666	ICR Reference No: 201301-0648-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NERRS Science Collaboration Evaluation Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/08/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/14/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2016	36 Months From Approved
Responses	140	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	47	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: ne of the activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) National Ocean Service's (NOS's) Estuarine Reserves Division (ERD) is investment in research that is focused on transforming and making accessible the best available science and technology for that coastal managers to use to detect, prevent, and reverse the impacts of coastal pollution and habitat degradation. To make sure that the research activities we fund are focused on the research and information needs of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS), customer feedback is critical. We receive this input through various means, one being to survey our customers to assess if the research investments we are making are meeting their needs. In continuing compliance with Executive Order 12862, Setting Customer Service Standards (attached), this survey will be used by the NOAA Estuarine Reserves Division to obtain information from its customers – NERRS managers, scientists, educators, and coastal training and stewardship professionals – regarding their research and information needs based on their coastal resource management responsibilities, technology and information management capabilities and critical resource management issues.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1451 Name of Law: Coastal Zone Management 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 65533	10/29/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 10599	02/14/2013
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
National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative Evaluation Survey	NA	NERRS Science System Collaborative Evaluation 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	140	0	0	140	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	47	0	0	47	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 is a new survey.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,309

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: 02/14/2013

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