Analysis of and Participation in Ocean Exploration Video Products

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NiA Science Lead Interest Form and Instruction	New
Collaboration and Participation Form Form and Instruction	Modified
Sailing Contact Information Form and Instruction	Modified
Okeanos Explorer Participation Assessment Form and Instruction	Modified
0648-0748 30-day 88 FR 69620 2023-1006.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-10-06
0648-0748 60-day 88 FR 40220 2023-0621.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-10-06
0648-0748 Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-10-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
262562	Science Lead Interest Form and Instruction	New
239233	Collaboration and Participation Form Form and Instruction	Modified
239231	Sailing Contact Information Form and Instruction	Modified
224544	Citizen Science Bookmarking Instruction	Modified
224542	Okeanos Explorer Participation Assessment Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0748	ICR Reference No: 202309-0648-015
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202001-0648-006
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	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/06/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2023
Responses	4,100	4,000
Time Burden (Hours)	718	668
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This request is for a revision to an existing information collection. This revision addresses minor updates to four existing forms and the addition of a fifth form that relate to the analysis of and participation in ocean exploration video products and expeditions. NOAA Ocean Exploration (OER) uses voluntary surveys to identify the needs of users of data, best approaches to leverage the expertise of shore-based participants, feedback on expeditions, and for meaningful public engagement with ocean exploration products. The one required form in the collection is for the limited number of scientists who sail aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer to collect information pertaining to health and safety while at sea. Revisions to this collection include updated informational attachments (e.g., links to updated COVID guidance, medical clearance, underwater cultural heritage protocols) and updated expedition names and dates for a given calendar year. The Okeanos Explorer Participation Assessment form contains revisions to include optional feedback questions that relate to communication, leadership, and workplace climate during OER’s ocean exploration expeditions. This request also includes a new voluntary form to solicit interest within the scientific community to sail aboard the Okeanos Explorer as a Science Lead. The existing collection has a current expiration date of December 31, 2023. Revisions are requested at this time to improve the form collection for 2024.

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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:
	88 FR 40220	06/21/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 69620	10/06/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Citizen Science Bookmarking
Collaboration and Participation Form	N/A	Collaboration and Participation Form
Okeanos Explorer Participation Assessment	N/A	2024 Okeanos Explorer ParticipationAssessment
Sailing Contact Information	N/A	Sailing Contact Form
Science Lead Interest	NiA	Science Lead Interest

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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	4,100	4,000	0	100	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	718	668	0	50	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: New form has been added to this collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $899

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.     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: 10/06/2023

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