Notice2022-21357
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Resident Perceptions of Offshore Wind Energy Development Off the Oregon Coast
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Published
October 3, 2022
Issuing agencies
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 87, Number 190 (Monday, October 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59781-59782]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21357]
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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; Resident Perceptions of Offshore Wind Energy Development Off
the Oregon Coast
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
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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 December 2, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d997969898f7898b9899b7b6b8b8f7beb6af"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="88c6c7c9c9a6d8dac9c8e6e7e9e9a6efe7fe">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0744 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 Sarah Gonyo, Economist, 1305 East-West Hwy, SSMC 4, Room 9320,
Silver Spring MD 2091, 240-621-1999, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#681b091a0900460f070611072806070909460f071e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="53203221323b7d343c3d2a3c133d3c32327d343c25">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
Pursuant to E.O. 14057 (Executive Order on Catalyzing Clean Energy
Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability), the Outer
Continental Shelf Land Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and
the Coastal Zone Management Act, this request is for a reinstatement of
an information collection with change. This information collection will
focus on a different geographical location (the coast of Oregon) and
include focus groups, which will help guide any revisions necessary to
the survey instrument.
The BOEM Pacific OCS Region has an active Renewable Energy Program
and is currently processing wind and wave energy lease requests. Due to
the relatively steep continental slope and deep water off the West
Coast, different types of offshore renewable energy technologies have
been proposed for the Pacific Region than for the Atlantic Region.
Outside of official public engagement forums, preferences about
offshore wind energy development generally remain unknown for members
of the public, as well as for groups who may not perceive themselves as
stakeholders. Failure to gain the perspective of communities regarding
potential benefits or impacts is problematic, particularly when latent
stakeholders to local projects emerge late in the planning process.
The National Ocean Service (NOS) proposes to collect data on the
opinions, values, and attitudes of Oregon Coast residents relative to
offshore wind energy development. Respondents (age 18 years and older)
will be randomly sampled from households in seven coastal counties.
This information will be used by BOEM, NOAA, and others to understand
what is important to communities; understand how differing values and
perceptions across communities influence local receptivity to proposed
development; and improve communication efforts targeted to residents,
enabling agencies to more effectively and efficiently direct outreach
and community inclusion activities. Additionally, NOAA has a vested
interest in offshore wind energy development, from many perspectives,
including as it relates to the resilience, well-being, and
sustainability of coastal communities.
II. Method of Collection
Information will be collected with a combination of mail
recruitment with push-to-web and mail-back survey instrument.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0744.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular (Reinstatement with change).
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: Focus groups: 48; Questionnaire:
4,500.
Estimated Time per Response: Focus groups: 1 hour; Questionnaire:
20 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,548.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: NOAA's Programmatic Authority--Integrated Coastal
and Ocean Observation System Act (33 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.); BOEM's
Programmatic Authority--Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C.
1346).
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. 2022-21357 Filed 9-30-22; 8:45 am]
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