Hawaiian Monk Seal: Public Knowledge and Opinion Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Individual intercept surveys Form	New
Monk Seal Survey Instrument Changes Table.docx Supplementary Document	2010-09-22
HMSP ss new 053010 Part Brev.pdf Supporting Statement B	2010-06-16
HMSP ss new 053010 Parrt Arev.pdf Supporting Statement A	2010-06-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
193085	Commercial Tour and Lodging Operators surveys Other-Letter	New
193084	Individual intercept surveys Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0617	ICR Reference No: 201005-0648-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Hawaiian Monk Seal: Public Knowledge and Opinion Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/19/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/16/2010
Terms of Clearance: This information collection is approved with the following Terms of Clearance. OMB request that the agency ensure that response rates are accurately tracked for both the intercept and the businsess surveys in order to validate the predictions of 80% response rate. The agency should also track the percentage of incomplete questionnaires and include those in its analysis of nonresponse.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	500	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	167	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this data collection is to research target audiences’ knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, values and behaviors regarding the endangered Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi). The knowledge gained will be used to develop an education and outreach plan aimed at minimizing negative human-seal interactions. It will also be used, in conjunction with other information, to develop and assess management strategies for dealing with human-seal interactions. Target audiences for this survey include those members of the public likely to encounter monk seals in the wild. Target audiences include but are not limited to fishers, surfers, beach goers, divers, operators and patrons of commercial water sports tours, and hotel managers or owners operating in areas of high monk seal activity. The information gathered by this survey is critical because as the human population of the main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) increases, the probability of human-seal interactions may also increase. The Hawaiian monk seal is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act and is also protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Hawaii State laws.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 31 Name of Law: Marine Mammal Protection Act
   US Code: 16 USC 1531-44 Name of Law: Endangered Species Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 4042	01/26/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 33241	06/11/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Individual intercept surveys	NA, NA, NA	Survey for individuals ,   Survey for Individuals (short version) ,   Survey for fisher people (short version)
Commercial Tour and Lodging Operators surveys	NA, NA, NA	Hawaiian Monk Seal Survey - follow-up postcard for commercial tour and lodging operators ,   Survey for lodging operators ,   Survery for Commercial Tour Operators

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	500	0	0	500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	167	0	0	167	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new survey.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $95,094

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 06/16/2010

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