GENERIC CLEARANCE OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEYS

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
30-day FR notice_Correction.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-09-05	Repair queued
30-day FR notice.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-09-05	Available
60-Day FR Notice_New Generic Clearance.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-09-05	Repair queued
Supporting Statement Part B.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2013-09-04	Available
Supporting Statement Part A.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2013-12-18	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2133-0546	ICR Reference No: 201309-2133-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/MARAD	Agency Tracking No: 2133-NEW
Title: GENERIC CLEARANCE OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEYS
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 12/23/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/05/2013
Terms of Clearance: MARAD has changed burden hours to account for three year approval period.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2016	36 Months From Approved
Responses	5,800	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	4,674	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This collection of information is necessary to enable MARAD to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with our commitment to improving service delivery. The information collected from our customers and stakeholders will help ensure that users have an effective, efficient, and satisfying experience with the agency's programs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	78 FR 75498	12/20/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 34152	06/06/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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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	5,800	0	0	5,800	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,674	0	0	4,674	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 generic information collection for the purpose of collecting information from the public via conducting customer services surveys, listening sessions, focus groups, etc.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $28,569

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 09/05/2013

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