Geospatial Capabilities Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 0 Geospatial Capabilities Survey Form and Instruction	New
USCODE-2010-title42-chap46-subchapII.PDF Supplementary Document	2014-01-06
USCODE-2010-title6-chap1-subchapII-partD.PDF Supplementary Document	2014-01-06
Geospatial Capabilities Last Chance Reminder.docx Supplementary Document	2014-01-06
Geospatial Capabilities Thank You Reminder 2.docx Supplementary Document	2014-01-06
Geospatial Capabilities Thank You Reminder 1.docx Supplementary Document	2014-01-06
Geospatial Capabilities Survey Electronic Format Introduction.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-06
Geospatial Capabilities Pre-notification Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2014-01-06
Pilot Test Report.docx Supplementary Document	2014-01-06
Geospatial Capabilities Survey.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-06
OMB ICR 1121-NEW_Supporting_Statement_B_050114 Rev 3.1.pdf Supporting Statement B	2014-05-01
1121-NEW_Supporting_Statement_A_010614.doc Supporting Statement A	2014-01-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
210628	Geospatial Capabilities Survey Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1121-0345	ICR Reference No: 201401-1121-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/OJP	Agency Tracking No: NIJ
Title: Geospatial Capabilities 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 with change	Conclusion Date: 05/06/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/06/2014
Terms of Clearance: DOJ lacks a sampling frame for LEAs with 100 or fewer staff. Therefore, we request that DOJ or its contractor appropriately caveat the limitations of its study in any report.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2017	36 Months From Approved
Responses	907	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	756	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of survey is to determine the geospatial tools, techniques, and practices used by law enforcement agencies and the potential for expanded use of such capabilities. The results of the survey will help NIJ determine how best it can meet the needs and enhance the effectiveness of geospatial capabilities among crime analysts in law enforcement agencies through future technology development grants.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 6 USC 145 Name of Law: Cyber Security Enhancement act of 2002
   US Code: 42 USC 3722 Name of Law: National Institute of Justice
  

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 49288	08/13/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 64013	10/25/2013
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
Geospatial Capabilities Survey	0	Geospatial Capabilities 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	907	0	0	907	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	756	0	0	756	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 collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $381,935

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: 01/06/2014

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