Workplace and Gender Relations Survey

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Justification for Seeking Exemption to Figure 1 (0704-0615).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-28	Repair queued
DHRA 03 Survey_2021-16054.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-03-21	Repair queued
PIA_Sec 1.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-03-21	Repair queued
0704-0615_PIN_Webscreen_20220215.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-02-23	Repair queued
0704-0615_Consent_Webscreen_20220215.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-02-23	Repair queued
0704-0615_ThankYou_20220215.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-02-23	Repair queued
WGR_WebScreens_2023WGR.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-04-16	Repair queued
WGR_Communications_E-mails_Final.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-04-16	Repair queued
WGR_Communications_Postal_2023WGR.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-04-16	Repair queued
0704-0615_WGR_SSB_20240408.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2024-04-16	Repair queued
0704-0615_SSA_WGR_5.17.2024.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-05-28	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
249271	Workplace and Gender Relations Survey- Abbreviated	Other-Survey	Modified
249270	Workplace and Gender Relations Survey- Reserve	Other-Survey	Removed
246749	Workplace and Gender Relations Survey	Other-Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0615	ICR Reference No: 202404-0704-007
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202112-0704-001
Agency/Subagency: DOW/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Workplace and Gender Relations Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/16/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/28/2024
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved based on the revised materials provided by the Department.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2027	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2024
Responses	204,300	0	204,300
Time Burden (Hours)	101,550	0	101,550
Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,235,924	0	5,235,924

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Abstract: The Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys will assess the attitudes and opinions of military members on gender issues, including issues relating to sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and sexual assault, as well as the culture and climate of the units/organizations in which Service members serve.

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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:
	89 FR 10058	02/13/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 46091	05/28/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Workplace and Gender Relations Survey
Workplace and Gender Relations Survey- Abbreviated
Workplace and Gender Relations Survey- Reserve

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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	204,300	204,300	0	50,700	-50,700	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	101,550	101,550	0	25,350	-25,350	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,235,924	5,235,924	0	1,307,046	-1,307,046	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: The overall burden has not increased as the respondent population is the same, however due to the consolidation of the surveys, ROCIS is reflecting it as a change in burden

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,553,009

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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: 05/28/2024

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