The National Map Corps

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Screenshot of Help and Training pages Form and Instruction	New
Screenshots of the editing instrument Form and Instruction	New
1028-New 30-day Natl Map Corp Published 2014-29639.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-12-18
1028-New TNM SS-A VGI Project 2014-12-02.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-12-02
National Map Corp 60-day Final 2014-11287.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-07-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
214092	Screenshot of Help and Training pages Form and Instruction	New
213584	Screenshots of the editing instrument Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0111	ICR Reference No: 201402-1028-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The National Map Corps
Type of Information Collection: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/27/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/18/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2018	36 Months From Approved
Responses	76,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	13,500	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has historically sponsored volunteer data collection projects to enhance its topographic paper and digital map products, but these activities were suspended in 2006 due to budget concerns. Since then, new Internet technologies have made it easy for citizens to georeference and share many different types of data via online mapping platforms and social networking sites. These data have been referred to as volunteered geographic information (VGI). As a result of these developments, the USGS has reinstated the volunteer data-collection program for The National Map (http://nationalmap.gov). Using crowd-sourcing techniques, the USGS VGI project known as "The National Map Corps" encourages citizen volunteers to collect data about manmade structures in an effort to provide accurate and authoritative spatial map data for the USGS National Geospatial Program's web-based The National Map. Citizens collect and/or improve structures data by adding new features, removing obsolete points, and correcting existing data using a web-based mapping platform. Points edited become part of the National Structures Database, and include schools, hospitals, post offices, police stations and other important public buildings. Through their participation, volunteers are able to make significant contributions to the USGS's ability to provide the Nation with accurate mapping information to support response planning for natural hazards and to provide critical data for sustaining and improving the quality of life and economic vitality of the Nation. Volunteer efforts are recognized through a program that awards "virtual" badges based on the number of contributions submitted. Each edit that is submitted is worth one point towards the badge level. The badges consist of a series of antique surveying instruments ranging from the Order of the Surveyor's Chain (25 – 50 points) to the Theodolite Assemblage (2000+ points). Additionally, volunteers are publicly acknowledged (with their consent) via the USGS's Twitter (https://twitter.com/USGSTNM), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/USGeologicalSurvey), and Google+ (http://bit.ly/1kGmBeD) social media sites. Volunteers need nothing but access to a computer and the Internet to participate. The National Map Corps' website explains how volunteers can edit any area, regardless of their familiarity with the selected structures. Registration is simple and requires only an email address and self-selected username to facilitate on-going participation. No other personally identifiable information is collected.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 31 1332 & 1340 Name of Law: Organic Act of March 3, 1879
  

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:
	79 FR 28535	05/16/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 75585	12/18/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Screenshots of the editing instrument	NA	NA
Screenshot of Help and Training pages	na	na

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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	76,000	0	0	0	0	76,000
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	13,500	0	0	0	0	13,500
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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $423,843

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: 12/18/2014

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