Notice2021-12060
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NOAA Satellite Customer Questionnaire
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Published
June 9, 2021
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 9, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30595-30596]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12060]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; NOAA Satellite Customer Questionnaire
AGENCY: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before August 9, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#440520362d212a2a216a302c2b292537042a2b25256a232b32"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7e3f1a0c171b10101b500a1611131f0d3e10111f1f50191108">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0227 in the subject line of your
comments. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise
sensitive or protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed
to Mark Turner at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#89c4e8fbe2a7dea7ddfcfbe7ecfbc9e7e6e8e8a7eee6ff"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d19cb0a3baff86ff85a4a3bfb4a391bfbeb0b0ffb6bea7">[email protected]</span></a>, 301-817-4446.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for extension of a current information collection.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates
a minimum of four meteorological satellite imagery transmission
systems, two from geostationary operational environmental (GOES)
satellites and two from polar-orbiting television infrared operational
(TIROS) satellites. In addition, legacy backup and standby polar-
orbiting satellites continue to be operated as their health permits.
The data transmitted are available worldwide, and any user can
establish a ground receiving station for reception of the data without
the prior consent, notification, or other approval from NOAA. With such
an open access policy, it is currently not possible to have a
comprehensive understanding of the range and numbers of the data users
and application of the data received and/or used. The purpose of
collecting the information contained in the ``Questionnaire'' is to
satisfy the following objectives: (1) To comply with international
agreements such as the Department of Commerce (DOC)/NOAA's memorandum
of understanding (MOU) with the World Meteorological Organization
(WMO), so that NOAA can provide environmental satellite data and
processed satellite data products to the public domain, and (2) To
improve Government efficiencies of data dissemination using cost-saving
technologies to minimize the expenditure of personnel and financial
resources. The NOAA Policy on Partnerships in the Provision of
Environmental Information is also pertinent to this information
collection. This policy was developed to strengthen the partnership
among government, academia, and the private sector, which provides the
nation with high quality environmental information.
The collection of information from a respondent is initiated when
an individual contacts National Environmental Satellite, Data, and
Information Service (NESDIS) via letter,
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telephone, fax or email, or when they visit a web page. If the nature
of the contact indicates the individual may operate a satellite
receiving station for the acquisition of NOAA satellite data or may use
NOAA satellite data or services, the individual is requested to
complete an on-line electronic questionnaire, which is found on a NOAA
internet site. The questionnaire is completed at the respondent's
discretion. The information received is used by NOAA for short-term
operations and long-term planning. Collection of this data assists in
complying with the terms of the MOU with the WMO, MOU with DOC, and
NOAA on areas of common interest and other international agreements.
II. Method of Collection
Information will be collected via an online questionnaire.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0227.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission [extension of a current
information collection].
Affected Public: Federal government, Not-for-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 30.
Estimated Time per Response: 6 minutes per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 30 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy
of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available
at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2021-12060 Filed 6-8-21; 8:45 am]
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