IPAWS Survey Following the National Test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) System

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FEMA Form FF-302-F Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Form FEMA Form FF-302-F Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (Survey Ineligible)	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
Form FEMA Form FF-302-F Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Form FEMA Form FF-302-F Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (Individuals with Disabilities)	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
Form FEMA Form FF-302-F Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Form FEMA Form FF-302-F Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (General Population)	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
1660-NW151 - Published 30-Day New FRN - 2023 01 26.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-01-26	Repair queued
1660-NW151 - Published 60-Day New FRN - 2022 07 07.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-11-22	Repair queued
IPAWS Modernization Act of 2015.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-11-22	Repair queued
USCODE-2012-title42-chap68-subchapII.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-11-22	Repair queued
1660-NW151 - Supporting Statement B - 2022 11 15 clean.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2022-11-22	Repair queued
1660-NW151 - Supporting Statement A - 2023 02 06 clean.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2023-02-06	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
257082	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (Survey Ineligible)	Form and Instruction	New	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey
257082	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (Survey Ineligible)	Form and Instruction	New
257082	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (Survey Ineligible)	Other-Template	New
257081	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (Individuals with Disabilities)	Form and Instruction	New	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey
257081	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (Individuals with Disabilities)	Form and Instruction	New
257081	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (Individuals with Disabilities)	Other-Template	New
257080	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (General Population)	Form and Instruction	New	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey
257080	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (General Population)	Form and Instruction	New
257080	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (General Population)	Other-Template	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0157	ICR Reference No: 202211-1660-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No: 1660-NW151
Title: IPAWS Survey Following the National Test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) System
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: 06/06/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/02/2023
Terms of Clearance: The agency updated the survey to comply with OMB Statistical Directive 15.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2026	36 Months From Approved
Responses	82,586	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	8,092	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will field a survey following a national test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system. The survey will capture key technical performance factors, such as geographic coverage and carrier-related issues, and non-technical aspects essential to WEA’s role in national alerting, including effectiveness in reaching diverse populations. FEMA will use this information to improve the performance of the WEA system and assess public awareness.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 114 - 143 All Name of Law: IPAWS Modernization Act of 2015
   US Code: 42 USC Chapter 68, Subchapter II Name of Law: Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Assistance
  

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 40544	07/07/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 5015	01/26/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (General Population)	FEMA Form FF-302-FY-22-101	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey
Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (Individuals with Disabilities)	FEMA Form FF-302-FY-22-101	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey
Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey (Survey Ineligible)	FEMA Form FF-302-FY-22-101	Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	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	82,586	0	0	82,586	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,092	0	0	8,092	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 new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,104,395

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.     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: 03/02/2023

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