The William T. Pecora Award Application and Nomination Process

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Public individual or group Form and Instruction	Modified
1028-0101 Pecora Award Website.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-10
Pecora Award 30 Day Notice 2-9-2021.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-09
1028-0101 SSA Pecora Award-02012021 .docx Supporting Statement A	2021-02-01
1028-0101 60-day Pecora Award 2020-10-29.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-10-29
Space act-legis history 2008.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-12-18
Nasa_ProcRequirmt_3451_001B_ (1).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-12-18
Guidance for the use of Challenges and Prizes to Promote Open Government.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-12-18
42 USC 2458-Contributions and awards.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-12-13
5 USC 45 Awards for accomplishments.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-12-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
199882	Public individual or group Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0101	ICR Reference No: 202006-1028-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201708-1028-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: Sarah Ann Cook
Title: The William T. Pecora Award Application and Nomination Process
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/10/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2021
Responses	12	12
Time Burden (Hours)	72	100
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The William T. Pecora Award is presented annually to individuals or groups that make outstanding contributions toward understanding the earth by means of remote sensing. The award is sponsored jointly by the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). In 1974 the Pecora award was established in honor of Dr. William T. Pecora, former Director of the U.S. Geological Survey, Under Secretary, Department of the Interior and a motivating force behind the establishment of a program for civil remote sensing of the earth from space. The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals or groups working in the field of remote sensing of the earth. National and international nominations are accepted from the public and private sector individuals, teams, organizations, and professional societies. Nomination packages include three sections: (A) Cover Sheet, (B) Summary Statement, and (C) Supplemental Materials. The cover sheet includes professional contact information. The Summary Statement is limited to two pages and describes the nominee's achievements in the scientific and technical remote sensing community, contributions leading to successful practical applications of remote sensing, and/or major breakthroughs in remote sensing science or technology. Nominations may include up to 10 pages of supplemental information such as resume, publications list, and/or letters of endorsement. The award consists of a citation and plaque, which are presented to the recipient at an appropriate public forum by the Secretary of the Interior and the NASA Administrator or their representatives. The name of the recipient is also inscribed on permanent plaques, which are displayed by the sponsoring agencies.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 5 USC 45 Name of Law: Awards for Accmplishments
   US Code: 42 USC 2458 Name of Law: National Space Program-Contributions and Awards
  

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:
	85 FR 68593	10/29/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 8796	02/09/2021
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
Public individual or group	NA	NA - FRN announcement with instructions

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	12	12	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	72	100	0	-28	0	0
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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Total estimated completion time per response changed from 8 to 6 hours for this renewal.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $16,434

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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? No

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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: 02/10/2021

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