Partner Probabilistic Snowfall Messaging Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Winter Weather Survey Form and Instruction	New
0648-PSMS 30-day 87 FR 12665 2022-0307.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-03-07
0648-PSMS Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-02-14
0648-PSMS 60-day 86 FR 59696 2021-1028.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-02-14
0648-PSMS Supporting Statement Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2022-02-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
251591	Winter Weather Survey Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202202-0648-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No: 0648-PSMS
Title: Partner Probabilistic Snowfall Messaging Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/10/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	7,600	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,900	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) will work together to conduct new data collection, specifically a survey across the NWS Central Region to determine different core partners’ decisions, needs, preferences, understanding, and usefulness regarding probabilistic snowfall forecasts. The core partners of particular interest for this survey are emergency managers, school officials, and transportation officials. Results from this survey will inform how probabilistic snowfall information will be used in future NWS products and services. The benefit is that this evidence-based knowledge will help NWS provide winter weather forecast information in a way that is meteorologically sound as well as user-driven, which will improve core partners’ ability to make improved decisions for the protection of life and property.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 115 - 25 101-110 Name of Law: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017
  

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:
	86 FR 59696	10/28/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 12665	03/07/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Winter Weather Survey	N/A	NWS Winter Weather Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	7,600	0	0	7,600	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,900	0	0	1,900	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 information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $11,944

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

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.     No

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.     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]? 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: 03/10/2022

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