Generic Clearance of Customer Satisfaction Surveys

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Published 30-day FRN 8.18.2023.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-08-21
Published 60-day FRN 6.6.2023.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-08-02
Supporting Statement A for OMB 2133-0546 8.4.2023.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-08-04
Supporting Statement B for OMB 2133-0546 8.2.2023.docx Supporting Statement B	2023-08-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2133-0546	ICR Reference No: 202308-2133-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202002-2133-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/MARAD	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Generic Clearance of Customer Satisfaction Surveys
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/21/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2023
Responses	17,700	17,700
Time Burden (Hours)	5,274	5,274
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: OMB 2133–0546 (Generic Clearance Customer Satisfaction Surveys) is necessary to enable MARAD to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient and timely manner, in accordance with our commitment to improve service delivery. The collected information will help ensure that users have an effective, efficient, and satisfying experience with the agency's programs. This feedback will also provide insight into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences, and expectations. This collection is also intended to provide early warning about issues with service delivery, or focus attention on areas where communication, training, and/or changes in operations might improve customer service experience. Additionally, this collection will facilitate ongoing, collaborative, and actionable communication between MARAD and its customers and stakeholders. Public feedback is also expected to contribute directly to the improvement of program operations that directly affect the public.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	88 FR 37127	06/06/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 56702	08/18/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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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	17,700	17,700	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,274	5,274	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $28,857

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: 08/21/2023

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