Generic Clearance for Participatory Science and Crowdsourcing Projects (Renewal)
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
09/05/2024
05/14/2024
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2027
36 Months From Approved
1,603,500
0
0
1,167,250
0
0
1,575,000
0
0
EPA relies on scientific information. Participatory science and crowdsourcing techniques will allow the Agency to collect qualitative and quantitative data that might help inform scientific research, assessments, or environmental screening; validate environmental models or tools; or enhance the quantity and quality of data collected across the countrys diverse communities and ecosystems to support the Agencys mission. Information gathered under this generic clearance will be used by the Agency to support the activities listed above and might provide unprecedented avenues for conducting breakthrough research. Collections under this generic ICR will be from participants who actively seek to participate on their own initiative through an open and transparent process (the Agency does not select participants or require participation); the collections will be low-burden for participants; collections will be low-cost for both the participants and the Federal Government; and data will be available to support the scientific research (including assessments, environmental screening, tools, models, etc.) of the Agency, states, tribal or local entities where data collection occurs. EPA may, by virtue of collaborating with nonfederal entities, sponsor the collection of this type of information in connection with participatory science projects. When applicable, all such collections will comply with Agency policies and regulations related to human subjects research and will follow the established approval paths through EPAs Human Subjects Research Review Official. Finally, personally identifiable information (PII) will only be collected when necessary and in accordance with applicable federal procedures and policies. If a new collection is not within the parameters of this generic ICR, the Agency will submit a separate information collection request to OMB for approval.
US Code:
42 USC 6981
Name of Law: Solid Waste Disposal Act
US Code:
42 USC 7403
Name of Law: Clean Air Act
US Code:
33 USC 1443
Name of Law: Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act
US Code:
42 USC 300j-1
Name of Law: Safe Drinking Water Act
US Code:
20 USC 5503
Name of Law: National Environmental Education Act
US Code:
33 USC 1254
Name of Law: Clean Water Act
US Code:
42 USC 9660
Name of Law: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
US Code:
42 USC 1861
Name of Law: American Innovation and Competitiveness Act
US Code:
16 USC 3724
Name of Law: Citizen Science and Crowdsourcing Act
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.
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