Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
05/27/2026
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Previously Approved
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This is a request for reinstatement of a previously approved information collection.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationâs (NOAAâs) National Ocean Service (NOS) Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is a national-regional partnership working to provide new tools and forecasts to improve safety, enhance the economy, and protect our environment. The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (ICOOS Act), as amended, directs NOAA, as the lead Federal agency for implementing and administering the National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System (System), to âpromulgate program guidelines to certify and integrate non-federal assets, including regional information coordination entities, into the System.â
In response to the ICOOS Act mandate, NOAA developed program guidelines for the compliance procedures and requirements for certifying Regional Information Coordination Entities (RICEs), now known as Regional Coastal Observing Systems (RCOS), in a final rule RIN 0648-BC18. The program guidelines identify the process and requirements for certifying these RCOSs. Submission of an application for certification as a RCOS is voluntary, and there is no deadline for an entity to submit an application to be certified. The organization's application is used to collect information required by IOOS's regulations in order for IOOS to certify the organization as an RCOS and integrate it into the System.
RCOSs operate regional observing networks throughout the United States, including the Pacific Islands and the Caribbean, and have implemented specific practices in regards to data collection, governance, and management. They must submit rigorous documentation of these practices to the IOOS offices for review and verification. This vetting process is thorough and requires a collaborative relationship between the organization and the IOOS Program staff. Once documentation is vetted and the organization is recognized as meeting NOAA standards, a Memorandum of Agreement is created, confirming the organizationâs elevation to RCOS and certifying that their data can be used with the same quality assurance as federal data.
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 11 12304
Name of Law: Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009
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Pub.L. 116 - 271 103
Name of Law: Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2020 (COORA)
The application for certification has been removed as all parties have received certification. Recertification of an RCOS Application has been added as respondent's must recertify every 5 years.
$21,625
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Yes
Yes
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Courtney Edwards 999 999-9999
Reginfo record details
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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:
(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.
RCOS Application
0648-0672 30-day 91 FR 30286 2026-0522.pdf
0648-0672 Supporting Statement Part A.docx
Recertification as an RCOS