Evaluation of Public Visitors' Experience at the National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Centers and Exhibits

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Visitor Center Surveys Form and Instruction	New
Mokupapapa Discovery Center Survey Form and Instruction	Modified
0648-0582 30-day 86 FR 51125 2021-0914.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-09-14
0648-0582 Supporting Statement Part A_2021-0902.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-09-03
0648-0582 60-day 86 FR 20367 2021-0419.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-09-03
0648-0582 Supporting Statement Part B_2021-0902.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-09-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
249164	Visitor Center Surveys Form and Instruction	New
186331	Mokupapapa Discovery Center Survey Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0582	ICR Reference No: 202109-0648-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201806-0648-011
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Evaluation of Public Visitors' Experience at the National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Centers and Exhibits
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/14/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2021
Responses	8,265	250
Time Burden (Hours)	1,102	31
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This request is for a revision and extension of a current information collection. This information collection is being revised to include the collection instruments approved under OMB Control Number 0648-0777, after which that control number will be discontinued. The title of this collection is being changed to encompass both collections. The evaluation of visitor demographics, experiences, and opinions about visitor centers and exhibits is needed to support the conservation, education, and management goals of the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) to strengthen and improve the stewardship, sustainable use, and protection of natural, cultural, and historical resources. Under the jurisdiction of ONMS and to satisfy legal mandates, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is authorized to conduct evaluations, such as this information collection, under the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (section 314(c)) to ensure education programs have measurable objectives and milestones as well as clear, documented metrics for evaluating its programs. We therefore are seeking to find out if people visiting ONMS’ visitor centers and exhibits are receiving our new messages by conducting an optional exit survey. Conducting thorough evaluations will aid in vital decisions regarding exhibit renovation, new exhibits, interpretation programs, and educational content.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1431 et seq. Name of Law: National Marine Sanctuaries Act
  

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:
	86 FR 20367	04/19/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 51125	09/14/2021
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
Mokupapapa Discovery Center Survey	N/A	National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Centers and Exhibits Question Bank
Visitor Center Surveys	N/A	National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Centers and Exhibits Question Bank

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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	8,265	250	0	7,867	148	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,102	31	0	1,049	22	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: OMB Control Number 0648-0777 is being merged into this control number. This increases the number of responses by 7867 and the burden hours by 1049. The Mokupapapa Discovery Center Survey estimates are updated to reflect an increase in the number of respondents and increasing the response time from 7.5 minutes to 8 minutes. These adjustments reflect an increase of 148 responses and 22 burden hours annually.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $52,536

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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.     No

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.     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? 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: 09/14/2021

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