Evaluation of Public Visitors' Experience at the National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Centers and Exhibits

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Visitor Center Surveys Form	Modified
Mokupapapa Discovery Center Survey Form and Instruction	Removed
0648-0582_Supporting Statement Part B_September 2024.docx Supporting Statement B	2024-10-25
0648-0582 30-day 89 FR 84882 2024-1024.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-24
0648-0582 Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-10-17
33 USC 893(a).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-09
Public Law 114-329 Sec 314(c) American Innovation & Competitiveness Act 1.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-09
16 USC 1431 et seq - National Marine Sanctuaries Act.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-09
0648-0582 60-day 89 FR 53064 2024-0625.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
249164	Visitor Center Surveys Form	Modified
186331	Mokupapapa Discovery Center Survey Form and Instruction	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0582	ICR Reference No: 202410-0648-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202109-0648-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Evaluation of Public Visitors' Experience at the National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Centers and Exhibits
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/25/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2024
Responses	9,386	8,265
Time Burden (Hours)	1,251	1,102
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This request is for the extension of a current information collection. The evaluation of visitor demographics, experiences, and opinions about visitor centers and exhibits is needed to support the conservation, education, and management goals of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) to strengthen and improve the stewardship, sustainable use, and protection of natural, cultural, and historical resources. Under the jurisdiction of ONMS and to satisfy legal mandates, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is authorized to conduct evaluations, such as this information collection, under the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (Section 314(c), codified at 33 U.S.C. § 893(a)) to ensure education programs have measurable objectives and milestones, as well as clear, documented metrics for evaluating its programs. We therefore are seeking to find out if people visiting ONMS’ visitor centers and exhibits are receiving our new messages by conducting an optional exit survey. Conducting thorough evaluations will aid in vital decisions regarding exhibit renovation, new exhibits, interpretation programs, and educational content.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1431 et seq. Name of Law: National Marine Sanctuaries Act
   PL: Pub.L. 114 - 329 314(c) Name of Law: American Innovation & Competitiveness 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:
	89 FR 53064	06/25/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 84882	10/24/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Mokupapapa Discovery Center Survey	N/A	Question Bank - Evaluation of Public Visitors' Experience at the NMS Visitor Centers & Exhibits
Visitor Center Surveys	N/A	Evaluation of Public Visitors' Experience at the National Marine Sanctuary System Visitor Centers & Exhibits

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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	9,386	8,265	0	0	1,121	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,251	1,102	0	0	149	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is an increase in the number of respondents for the Visitor Center Surveys, due to having 3 new visitor centers since the last survey was approved. Additionally, the IC Mokupapapa Discovery Center Survey was removed since that IC was using the same set of questions as the other Visitor Centers. The burden for Visitor Center Surveys was updated to incorporate this burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $134,726

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: 10/25/2024

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