Classification of biogeomorphic attributes and imagery of coastal habitats

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Screen shots of application, State Local	Form	New	Available
Screen shots of application, Public	Form	New	Available
iPlover 30-day FRN published 2015-00795.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-01-21	Available
1028-New iPlover SS-A 2015-01-08.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2015-01-08	Available
iPlover demo 28may2014 v3.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-11-17	Available
iPlover 60-day published 2014-09-12 2014-21730.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-09-17	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
214547	Training and instructions, for everyone	Instruction	New
213929	Screen shots of application, State Local	Form	New
213928	Screen shots of application, Public	Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0113	ICR Reference No: 201409-1028-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: iPlover
Title: Classification of biogeomorphic attributes and imagery of coastal habitats
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: 03/24/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/21/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2018	36 Months From Approved
Responses	4,090	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	364	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collection will be done by trained and vetted personnel to record information about habitats on coastal beaches and the environment surrounding them. It will collect geographic location information, date and time of observation, site identification information, photographic images, and includes a simple biogeomorphic landscape classification of geomorphologic and vegetation characteristics. Federal and non-federal partners are the targeted users. PII will not be collected. The data collected will be used as input into research models of habitat utilization by beach-dependent species. Model outputs will be used to understand habitat availability and utilization in the future as the coast evolves in response to climate and sea-level change. This information can be used to inform land and species management decisions. The USGS office leading the program is the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, in collaboration with the USGS Center for Integrated Data Analytics, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1531-1544 Name of Law: Endangered Species Act, 1973
   US Code: 16 USC 6668dd Name of Law: National Wildlife Refuge Sytem Improvement Act, 1997
   US Code: 42 USC 55 Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act, 1969
   US Code: 16 USC 661-667 Name of Law: Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 1934
  

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 54742	09/12/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 2966	01/21/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Screen shots of application, Public	NA	NA
Screen shots of application, State Local	na	na
Training and instructions, for everyone

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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	4,090	0	0	4,090	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	364	0	0	364	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: The purpose of the information collection is to collect geographic location information, date and time of observation, site information and images, and a simple landscape classification including geomorphology and vegetation characteristics. The data collected will be used as input into research models of habitat utilization by beach-dependent species. Model outputs will be used to understand habitat utilization and availability in the future as the coast changes in response to storms, sea-level rise, climate change, and other factors. This information is used to inform land and species management decisions tasked to several Department of Interior agencies, as well as state and local governments.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $97,226

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: 01/21/2015

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