Analysis of and Participation in Ocean Exploration Video Products

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0648-0748 Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-12-02
0648-0748 30-day 85 FR 2409 2020-0115.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-01-15
0648-0748 60-day 84 FR 64464 2019-1122.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-01-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
239233	EX Collaboration Tools Feedback Other-Screenshots: Science Listserv & Collaboration Tools Access	New
239231	Sailing Contact Information Other-Screenshots: Sailing Contact Form	New
224544	Citizen Science Bookmarking Instruction	Modified
224542	Okeanos Explorer Participation Assessment Other-Screenshots: Okeanos Explorer Participation Assessment	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0748	ICR Reference No: 202001-0648-006
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201611-0648-010
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Analysis of and Participation in Ocean Exploration Video Products
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/02/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/22/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2020
Responses	4,000	0	2,600
Time Burden (Hours)	668	0	650
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) is the only federal organization dedicated to ocean exploration. By using unique capabilities in terms of personnel, technology, infrastructure, and exploration missions, OER 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. The four forms used to collect information are as follows: 1) Sailing Contact Information, 2) Okeanos Explorer Participation Assessment, 3) EX Collaboration Tools Feedback, 4) Citizen Scientist. These are voluntary forms that either ascertain perpective participation or follow up with participants to understand better practices with the practical execution of telepresence enabled ocean exploration. The main forms are annual, but the Sailing Contact form is used for individual cruises (~8/year).

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	84 FR 64464	11/22/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 2409	01/15/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Citizen Science Bookmarking
Okeanos Explorer Participation Assessment
EX Collaboration Tools Feedback
Sailing Contact Information

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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	4,000	2,600	0	2,000	-600	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	668	650	0	334	-316	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: The number of respondents for the Okeanos Explorer Participation Assessment was reduced by 600 based on actual sailing contacts. Two new forms were added, increasing the number of overall respondents by 1000, the number of responses by 2000, and the burden hours by 334. The response time for all forms was reduced from 15 minutes to 10 minutes to more accurately reflect the burden, resulting in a decrease of 316 burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $500

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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]? No

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

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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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: 01/22/2020

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