Notice2024-19577
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for NOAA Social, Behavioral, and Economic Science Studies for Weather, Water, and Climate
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Published
August 30, 2024
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 89, Number 169 (Friday, August 30, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70602-70603]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19577]
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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; Generic Clearance for NOAA Social, Behavioral, and Economic
Science Studies for Weather, Water, and Climate
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 October 29, 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="662829272748363427260809070748010910">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-xxxx 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 Dr. Danielle Nagele, Senior Social Science
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Advisor, DOC/NOAA/NWS/AFS, 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
20910, 301-427-6919, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5531343b3c303939307b3b3432303930153b3a34347b323a23"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="462227282f232a2a2368282721232a23062829272768212930">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for a new generic information collection. The
generic clearance is an important planning and engagement tool for
NOAA/NWS. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA)
products and services support economic vitality and can affect
America's gross domestic product. The National Weather Service (NWS) is
a critical component of this service and operates under the mission to
``provide weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and
impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and
property and enhancement of the national economy.'' Leveraging and
integrating Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBES)
methodologies and knowledge is crucial to meeting this mission.
In order to effectively support public and partner decision-making,
build actionable tools and information, and evaluate performance, it is
imperative that the NOAA/NWS collect key SBES data and fully engage
with our audiences. Additionally, the NOAA/NWS has articulated a
priority to enhance services for historically underinvested and
underserved communities and improve service equity across the board.
These communities typically experience higher rates of poverty,
homelessness, disabilities, and language barriers, which increase their
vulnerability to hazard impacts.
II. Method of Collection
The procedures expected to be used include, but are not limited to,
social network analysis, open, semi-structured and structured
interviews, focus groups, surveys, and ethnographies to include
participant observations.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-NEW.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: New information collection.
Affected Public: Members of the public, emergency managers,
broadcast meteorologists, state/local/tribal decision makers, and non-
profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: Approximately 6,000 per year.
Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours per person.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: Annualized 3,000 hours
overall.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: No cost.
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 Information Collection Request (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. 2024-19577 Filed 8-29-24; 8:45 am]
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