3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
08/02/2021
04/16/2021
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2024
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2021
1,312
0
800
3,936
0
2,400
0
0
0
This is a request for extension of an approved information collection.
NOAA, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and partner agencies work to continually improve the technology systems, data, and services that provide information about 3D elevation data and related applications within the United States. By periodically assessing business uses and associated benefits from improved 3D mapping data, the agencies can more effectively prioritize and direct investments that will best serve user needs over time.
The 3D Nation Study is a follow-on to the National Enhanced Elevation Assessment (NEEA) white paper finalized in 2012 (NEEA overview can be found at https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2012/3088/). The 3D Nation Study incorporates coastal and ocean requirements for elevation data together with terrestrial elevation data needs. The study assesses needs for 3D elevation data in terms of Mission Critical Activities, geographic extents of data needs, collection standards and accuracy requirements, frequency needed, and anticipated benefits of having the required data.
Because 3D data are collected and used to meet a wide range of mission critical needs, the 3D Nation Study seeks input from managers and data users from a variety of government entities (e.g., Federal, State, local, Tribal) as well as not for profit, academic, and private/commercial entities. The findings will update a baseline of national business needs and associated benefits for 3D data and associated technologies. This study is intended to inform the design of directed future programs that balance requirements, benefits, and costs at a national scale. More information is available at https://my.usgs.gov/confluence/display/3DNationStudy. From lessons learned with the 2018 survey, NOAA and USGS will ask the same questions, but will change how those questions are shown in the online survey tool to enable respondents to streamline their input and save time in answering.
US Code:
33 USC 3501
Name of Law: Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act
During the 2018 survey, we learned that more survey participants than expected wanted to respond to multiple geographies (e.g., both terrestrial and nearshore, or terrestrial and inland bathymetry). This results in an increase of 512 responses and a corresponding 1,536 burden hours.
To facilitate these responses in less time, we have modified the survey construction to enable responses that include multiple geographies for a Mission Critical Activity, rather than requiring the respondent to complete input on one geography before going to the next. The questions will not change, just how the respondent sees them on the screen. Therefore, we believe that 3 hours per respondent should be sufficient to complete the questionnaire and consult within an organization for input.
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.
3D Nation Elevation Requirements & Benefits Study
0648-0762 30-day 86 FR 20118 2021-0416.pdf
0648-0762 Supporting Statement Part A.docx
3D questionnaire