The UniDescription Project: Audio Description Research

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1024-NEW SSA_UniD 6.3.2024.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-06-04	Available
DOI-16, Learning Management System (83 FR 50682, October 9, 2018.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-06-04	Repair queued
PL 115-336 The 21st Century IDEA Act.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-06-04	Available
29 U.S.C. § 798 Section 508 Rehabilitation Act.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-28	Available
54 U.S.C. 100701 - Protection, Interpretation, and Research in System.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-28	Repair queued
54 U.S.C.100101 NPS ORGANIC ACT.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-28	Available
1024-New UniD 60-day FRN 88 FR 10537 2-21-23.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-28	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
268000	UniDescription - On-line Survey	Other-Questionnaire	New
267999	UniDescription - On-site Survey anf Focus Groups	Other-Survey Qustions	New
267998	UniDescription - Initial Contact	Other-Questionnaire	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202405-1024-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/NPS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The UniDescription Project: Audio Description Research
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: 08/27/2024

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	132	0
Time Burden (Hours)	108	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The overall purpose of UniDescription evaluation is to identify effective communication strategies and best practices for creating audio descriptions for static visuals (e.g., include photographs, illustrations and paintings of people, places, etc.) in National Park Service brochures.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 54 USC 100701 Name of Law: Protection, Interpretation, and Research in System
   US Code: 29 USC 798 Name of Law: Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
   PL: Pub.L. 115 - 336 6 Name of Law: The 21st Century IDEA Act
   US Code: 54 USC 100101 Name of Law: National Park Service Organic Act of 1916
  

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 10537	02/21/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 67959	08/22/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
UniDescription - Initial Contact
UniDescription - On-line Survey
UniDescription - On-site Survey anf Focus Groups

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	132	0	0	132	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	108	0	0	108	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $136,980

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: 08/27/2024

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