Notice2024-04626
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; 3D Nation Elevation Data Requirements and Benefits Study
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Published
March 5, 2024
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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 an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15842-15843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04626]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; 3D Nation Elevation Data Requirements and Benefits Study
AGENCY: National Oceanic and 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 an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the
Office of Management and Budget.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed ICR
must be received on or before May 6, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b1fffef0f09fe1e3f0f1dfded0d09fd6dec7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e1afaea0a0cfb1b3a0a18f8e8080cf868e97">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0762 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 Ashley Chappell, NOAA Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping
Coordinator, 1315 East West Hwy SSMC3 Rm 6206, Silver Spring, MD 20910,
240-429-0293, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1776647f7b726e39747f766767727b7b577978767639707861"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="204153484c45590e4348415050454c4c604e4f41410e474f56">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for extension of a currently approved ICR.
NOAA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are working to improve
the technology systems, data, and services that provide information
about 3D elevation data and related applications within the United
States. By continuing to learn about business uses and associated
benefits that would be realized from improved elevation data, the
agencies can more effectively prioritize and direct investments that
will best serve user needs. The 3D Nation Elevation Data Requirements
and Benefits Study (``3D Nation Study'') is part of the continuing
effort to develop and refine future program alternatives that would
provide enhanced 3D data to meet many Federal, State, and other
national business needs. The 3D Nation Study seeks to understand needs
for 3D elevation data in terms of mission-critical activities,
geographic extents of data needs, accuracy requirements, frequency
needed, and anticipated benefits of having the required data.
In 2022, NOAA and the USGS completed the first 3D Nation Study
assessing requirements and benefits of topographic (terrestrial
elevation) and bathymetric (water depth) data in inland, nearshore, and
offshore geographies. The 3D Nation Study consisted of a standardized
questionnaire covering a wide range of business uses that depend on
elevation data to inform policy, regulation, scientific research, and
management decisions. Input was gathered from a variety of government
entities (e.g., Federal, State, local, Tribal) as well as not-for-
profit, academic, and private/commercial users of elevation data.
Collected responses were aggregated at the agency, organization, state
and national levels. Responses associated with individuals were not
distributed. Responses were one-time and voluntary. In-person
interviews to clarify questionnaire results were arranged on a case-by-
case basis.
NOAA and USGS are now analyzing respondent data from the first 3D
Nation Study. The report and appendices of questionnaire and other
report-related sections are available at the 3D Nation Study site
(<a href="https://3dnation.iocm.noaa.gov/">https://3dnation.iocm.noaa.gov/</a>) and via NOAA's Integrated Ocean and
Coastal Mapping Program page (<a href="https://iocm.noaa.gov/planning/3DNationStudy.html">https://iocm.noaa.gov/planning/3DNationStudy.html</a>). The findings are being used to update a baseline
of national business needs and associated benefits for 3D data and
associated technologies. This baseline enhances the responsiveness of
NOAA, USGS, and partner agency programs to stakeholder needs. It is
intended to inform the design of directed future programs that balance
requirements, benefits, and costs at a national scale.
NOAA and USGS plan to revisit national elevation data needs to
assess changes to the 3D Nation Study baseline in or after 2026, which
is why NOAA and USGS are seeking to extend this ICR. The survey tool
for the future 3D Nation Study collection will likely include a subset
of questions from the original questionnaire because the 2022
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3D Nation Study provides a sufficient foundation to minimize questions
in a number of study areas. Prior to conducting the next round of
surveys, NOAA will submit a request for questionnaire revision to OMB
based on analysis of the baseline survey.
II. Method of Collection
Emails regarding the survey will be sent to a comprehensive list of
stakeholders, with a request to forward the email to any other
interested survey participants. The emails will include a link to the
online survey, which can also be provided upon request by paper or
other means by emailing or calling the study point of contact. In-
person interviews may follow to resolve questions, clarify answers and
add more detail to responses. Responses may be summarized in the future
3D Nation Study report and verified by respondents willing for their
input to be included in final reports and appendices.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0762.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current
information collection).
Affected Public: Federal government, State, local, or Tribal
governments; not-for-profit institutions, academia, business, or other
for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.
Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1200.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/
reporting activities.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Coast and Geodetic Survey Act of 1947 (33 U.S.C.
883a et seq.).
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed ICR is necessary for the proper
functions of the Department, including whether the information will
have practical use; (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, use, 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 personally identifiable information--may be made publicly
available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold
your personally identifiable 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. 2024-04626 Filed 3-4-24; 8:45 am]
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