Southeast Conservation Adaptation Strategy (SECAS) Social Network Analysis Survey

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1018-New SSA SECAS Survey 09262022.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2022-09-26	Repair queued
1018-New SECAS 30-day FRN 10282022 87FR65239.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-10-28	Repair queued
1018-New 60-day FRN SECAS Survey 07062022 87FR40261.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-09-22	Repair queued
PTA SECAS Final 8JUN2022.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-09-22	Repair queued
SORN FWS-27.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-09-22	Repair queued
16 USC 742d as of 011321.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-09-22	Repair queued
1018-New SSB SECAS Survey 09192022.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2022-09-21	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
256067	SECAS Social Network Analysis Survey (Government)		New
256066	SECAS Social Network Analysis Survey (Private Sector)		New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0187	ICR Reference No: 202209-1018-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Southeast Conservation Adaptation Strategy (SECAS) Social Network Analysis Survey
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 02/24/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/28/2022
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. OMB reminds the agency to submit a discontinuation request upon completion of this one-time, multi-month survey. OMB also reminds the agency to ensure that skipping of questions is integrated into the survey functionality prior to public release.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2026	36 Months From Approved
Responses	200	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	50	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742d) designates the Department of the Interior as a key agency responsible for the conservation and protection of wildlife and fisheries resources in the United States. This authority dictates the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) gather accurate data on conservation efforts through means such as research to improve the development, management, and advancement of efforts. Currently, there is lack of clarity on who is involved in these conservation efforts; no central resource that provides basic information about each conservation partnership’s goals, structure, and focal geography; and little understanding of whether/how the efforts are connected to one another. These critical gaps necessitate this information collection. One of the key findings of the “Structuring Governance” report for the Southeast Conservation Adaptation Strategy (SECAS) is that the SECAS partnership fills two critical roles across the region: (1) as a regional forum for collaboration, and (2) as a decision-support hub. Both roles rely on an understanding of the many people, organizations, and partnerships that are working to advance conservation and stewardship outcomes in the 15-state region, the adjoining marine landscapes, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 742d Name of Law: Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
  

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:
	87 FR 40261	07/06/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 65239	10/28/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
SECAS Social Network Analysis Survey (Government)
SECAS Social Network Analysis Survey (Private Sector)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	200	0	0	200	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	50	0	0	50	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: This is a request for new OMB control number.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $78,614

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: 10/28/2022

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