As stated in the Supporting Statement: Program offices will submit a generic information collection that shall include all relevant information, including a statement of need, intended use of information, description of respondents, information collection procedures, expected response rates, justification for incentives and estimated burden. Surveys that have the potential to influence policy will not be considered under this generic clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2020
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2017
17,700
0
5,800
5,274
0
4,674
0
0
0
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.
The increase in the number of responses and burden hours is due to the additional estimated 100 responses added to the surveys for Listening Sessions which increased the annual number of responses to 5900 and annual burden hours to 1758. Note: The total number of responses and burden hours requested is for the 3 year period.
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:
(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;
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.