Challenges of Operational Environments Study

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
COPE Survey Consent.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-05-29
Implementation Focus Group Guide_4.29.2024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-05-29
COPE Focus Group Guide_1.11.2024.docx Supplementary Document	2024-05-29
COPE Recruitment email 22 MAR 2023.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-04-22
COPE Study Flyer 22 MAR 2023.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-04-22
NHRC CVN 73 Letter of Support.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-04-22
0703-COPE_SSB_3.8.2024.docx Supporting Statement B	2024-04-22
NHRC CVN 74 Letter of Support.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-03-06
0703-COPE_SSA_6.21.2024.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-07-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
265833	Challenges of Operational Environments Survey Other-Electronic Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202403-0703-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOD/NAVY	Agency Tracking No: 0703-COPE
Title: Challenges of Operational Environments Study
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/17/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	10,000	0
Time Burden (Hours)	4,167	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	100,833	0

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Abstract: Recent suicide clusters aboard Naval vessels (e.g., the USS George Bush, the USS George Washington) have highlighted a critical need to better understand risk factors for suicide among various shipboard environments (e.g., in maintenance yards, at sea). Unfortunately, extremely limited research to date has identified individual and organizational factors that are directly associated with harmful and destructive behaviors, including suicidality, in a variety of Naval environments. In response, the Office of Naval Research and the Defense Health Agency have funded a longitudinal study called the Challenges of Operational Environments Study to identify specific shipboard stressors associated with different phases of the aircraft carrier life cycle and determine the effects of these stressors on Sailor’s mental and behavioral health and readiness. Research is needed to provide the Navy with in-depth information on specific risks to Sailors at each phase of the carrier cycle, such that allocation of resources to prevent suicidality and other mental/behavioral health problems can be tailored to meet potentially unique needs at each phase. Additionally, findings from the proposed effort will be used to develop targeted recommendations to improve Sailor mental health and wellbeing that will be provided directly to Navy leaders.

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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 81374	11/22/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 57397	07/15/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Challenges of Operational Environments Survey

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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	10,000	0	0	10,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,167	0	0	4,167	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	100,833	0	0	100,833	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 with a new associated burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $326,200

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 07/17/2024

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