Notice2023-13127
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Analysis of and Participation in Ocean Exploration Video Products
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Published
June 21, 2023
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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 88, Number 118 (Wednesday, June 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40220-40221]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-13127]
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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; Analysis of and Participation in Ocean Exploration Video
Products
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 21, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a2ecede3e38cf2f0e3e2cccdc3c38cc5cdd4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="460809070768161407062829272768212930">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0748 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 Abby Letts, LTJG/NOAA, NOAA Ocean Exploration, Joint Hydrographic
Center, 24 Colovos Rd., Durham, NH 03824, (301) 325-3792;
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ceafacacb7e0a2abbababd8ea0a1afafe0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="147576766d3a7871606067547a7b75753a737b62">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for a revision and extension to an existing
information collection.
NOAA Ocean Exploration (OE) is the only federal organization
dedicated to ocean exploration. By using unique capabilities in terms
of personnel, technology, infrastructure, and exploration missions, OE
is reducing unknowns in deep-ocean areas and providing high-value
environmental intelligence needed by NOAA and the nation to address
both current and emerging science and management needs. Through live
video and data streams, online coverage, training opportunities, and
events, we allow scientists, resource managers, students, members of
the general public, and others to actively experience ocean
exploration, allowing broader scientific participation, and cultivating
the next generation of ocean explorers, and engaging the public in
exploration activities. To better understand our ocean, our office
makes exploration data available to the public. This allows us,
collectively, to more effectively maintain ocean health, sustainably
manage our marine resources, accelerate our national economy, and build
a better appreciation of the value and importance of the ocean in our
everyday lives. It is only through leveraging resources internally and
externally that we can truly achieve our mission.
Since the inception of NOAA's exploration program in 2001, OE data
management has been guided by the 2000 President's Panel Report
recommendations which prioritized rapid and unrestricted data sharing
as one of five critical exploration program components. More recently,
Public Law 111-11 [Section XII Ocean Exploration] reinforced and
expanded OER data management objectives, continuing to stress the
importance of sharing unique exploration data and information to
improve public understanding of the oceans, and for research and
management purposes.
Telepresence satellite communication from the ship to shore brings
the unknown ocean to the screens of both scientists and the general
public in their homes, schools or offices in near real time. With
technology constantly evolving, it is important to address the needs of
the shore based scientists and public to maintain a high level of
participation. We use voluntary surveys to identify the needs of users
of data, best approaches to leverage expertise of shore based
participants for meaningful public engagement focused on ocean
exploration.
The five forms used to collect information are as follows: (1)
Sailing Contact Information. This form is sent to the few scientists
that directly sail on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. The ship's
operational officer needs certain information such as: if a sailing
individual has securely submitted their proper medical documents to
NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations; if the person is up to
date with required security documents, such as a passport, if the ship
is traveling to a foreign port; any dietary restrictions so that the
person will be served food that is safe. (2) Okeanos Explorer
Participation Assessment. This voluntary form is sent to the scientists
that sailed on any Okeanos Explorer cruise funded by NOAA's Office of
Ocean Exploration and Research to record any feedback they wish to
provide to the office about their experience. The office uses their
feedback in assessments for improving the utility and experience of
these scientific guests sailing on the Okeanos Explorer. (3) EX
Collaboration Tools Feedback. This voluntary form is sent to members of
the marine scientific community at the beginning of a fiscal year to
ask if members would like to participate in any of the upcoming cruises
and to what degree, such as simply asking to be included in emailed
updates or if they want to be on a direct line to the ship for remotely
operated vehicle dive operations. (4) Citizen Scientist. This voluntary
form is available to general members of the public and is used for
members to improve the annotation efforts when watching short video
clips of 30 seconds to 5 minutes. (5) Science Lead Solicitation. This
voluntary form will be used to solicit interest from the scientific
community to serve as a Science Lead on one of NOAA Ocean Exploration's
expeditions.
The first forms described above will include minor revisions, and
the fifth form is a new addition. The Sailing Contact Information form
will be revised to include updated informational attachments (e.g.,
links to updated COVID guidance, medical clearance, and underwater
cultural heritage protocols) and updated expedition names and dates for
a given calendar year. The Okeanos Explorer Participation Assessment
will be revised to replace some technical/scientific questions with
questions that relate to communication, leadership, and workplace
climate. The EX Collaboration Tools form will be revised to include
updated informational attachments (e.g., underwater cultural heritage
protocols) and updated expedition names and dates for a calendar year.
The Citizen Scientist form will be updated for expedition names and
dates for a calendar year.
II. Method of Collection
Information is collected electronically.
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III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0748.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission [revision and extension of an
approved information collection].
Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-
profit organizations; not-for-profit institutions; Federal government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 10 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 668 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary or required to obtain services
or benefits.
Legal Authority: Public Law 111-11, Section XII Ocean Exploration.
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 Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2023-13127 Filed 6-20-23; 8:45 am]
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