Generic Clearance for Citizen
Science and Crowdsourcing Projects
Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
No
Regular
08/14/2023
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
7,469,893
0
1,156,525
0
120,381
0
NOAA is requesting a new generic
clearance for its citizen science and crowdsourcing (CSC) projects.
NOAA relies on scientific information. CSC projects allow NOAA to
collect qualitative and quantitative data that help inform
scientific research and monitoring, validate models or tools,
support STEM learning, and enhance the quantity and quality of data
collected to support NOAA’s mission. NOAA will use the information
gathered under this generic clearance to support the activities
listed above and might provide unprecedented avenues for conducting
breakthrough research. The information collected under this generic
clearance will be from voluntary participants who actively seek to
participate on their own initiative through an open and transparent
process and the data will be available to support the scientific
research (including assessments, tools, models, etc.) of NOAA and
its partners. Its partners include states, tribal or local
entities, business or other for-profit organizations, and
not-for-profit institutions or organizations. In collaborating with
other federal agencies and/or non-federal entities, NOAA may
sponsor citizen science or crowdsourcing projects to collect
information that supports its mission. All CSC projects must comply
with NOAA policies and the scope of this generic clearance, which
includes, but is not limited to, the natural, applied, social, and
cultural sciences as they apply to crowdsourcing and citizen
science activities.
US Code:
33
USC 883a Name of Law: Coast and Geodetic Survey Act of 1947
US Code: 16
USC 1451 Name of Law: Coastal Zone Management Act
US Code: 15
USC 3724 Name of Law: Crowdsourcing and Citizen Science Act
US Code: 16
USC 1467 Name of Law: Digital Coast Act
US Code: 16
USC 1531 Name of Law: Endangered Species Act
US Code: 16
USC 1801 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 449 362 Name of Law: Marine Debris Act
US Code: 16
USC 1361 Name of Law: Marine Mammal Protection Act
US Code: 42
USC 4321 Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act of
1970
US Code: 16
USC 1431 Name of Law: National Marine Sanctuaries Act of
1972
US Code: 33
USC 3501 Name of Law: Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration
Act
EO: EO 12866 Name/Subject of EO: Regulatory Planning
and Review
EO: EO 12898 Name/Subject of EO: Environmental
Justice
EO: EO 13985 Name/Subject of EO: Advancing Racial
Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Throughout the
Federal Government
EO: EO 14008 Name/Subject of EO: Tackling the Climate
Crisis at Home and Abroad
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.
NMFS - Fishermen for Mahimahi Diet Study
0648-CS 30day 88 FR 55014_20230814.pdf
0648-CSC Supporting Statement Part A 07.23.2023.docx
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