Vulnerability to Water Insecurity, Hazards Planning and Response

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Focus Groups State Local and Tribal Government	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
Focus Groups	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
Water Resources Research - 2024 - Drakes - Social Vulnerability and Water Insecurity in the Western United States A.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-11-20	Available
Justification for non-substantive change.docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2024-11-20	Available
Literature Summary of Indicators of Water Vulnerability in the Western US 2000-2022 - ScienceBase-Catalog.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-06-17	Available
Published 30 Day 89 FR 35194 5-1-2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-01	Available
1028 - NEW Supporting Statement A.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-02-09	Available
Published 60-Day 87 FR 54240 09-02-2022.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-02-08	Available
42_USC_CH109B_Secure_Water.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-02-08	Available
43_USC_Ch2_The_United_States_Geological_Survey.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-01-25	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
264711	Focus Groups State Local and Tribal Government	Form and Instruction	Unchanged
264709	Focus Groups	Form and Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0144	ICR Reference No: 202411-1028-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202307-1028-006
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: Oronde Drakes
Title: Vulnerability to Water Insecurity, Hazards Planning and Response
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/20/2024
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/20/2024
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2027	07/31/2027	07/31/2027
Responses	1,250	0	1,250
Time Burden (Hours)	1,250	0	1,250
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The United States is facing growing challenges related to the availability and quality of water due to shifting demographics, aging water delivery infrastructure, the impacts of climate change, and increasing hazard risk, such as floods and drought. Working with incomplete knowledge, managers must consider the needs of various demographic groups and economic sectors when making management decisions as well as when responding to emergencies. To improve delivery of effective science to support decision-making, the USGS must adapt to meet the evolving needs of stakeholders in the water-hazard space. We will collect information regarding the decision-making process, data, and data format needs to support daily, long term, and emergency management decision-making. Information will also be sought on gaps in data delivery and coverage. A lack of decision-support data within water institutions can lead to poor decision-making and outcomes that produce conflict between water-use sectors, states, or communities and ultimately may led to a crisis. This information will support the delivery of appropriate data, in appropriate formats, at the right time for decision-making and emergency management. The information will guide USGS support of water-resource institutions, enhancing resilience in the face of the many water resource challenges the nation currently faces.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 31 Name of Law: The Organic Act of March 3, 1879
   US Code: 42 USC 109B Name of Law: Secure Water Act
  

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:
	87 FR 54240	09/02/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 35194	05/01/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Focus Groups	N/A	Vulnerability Indicators: Measuring Effects of Social Factors on Water Security Conditions
Focus Groups State Local and Tribal Government	N/A	Vulnerability Indicators: Measuring Effects of Social Factors on Water Security Conditions

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ICR Summary 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	1,250	1,250	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,250	1,250	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: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $66,437

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: 11/20/2024

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