Management and Oversight of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0648-0121 30-day 89 FR 93277 2024-1126.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-26
0648-0121 Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-11-20
16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq Coastal Zone Mgmt Act.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-20
15 CFR Part 921 NERRS Regulations.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-20
0648-0121 60-day 89 FR 57875 2024-0716.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
209688	Grant Progress Report - final Instruction	Modified
209687	Grant Progress Reporting - comprehensive Instruction	Modified
179066	Site Profiles Instruction	Modified
179065	Site Designation Instruction	Modified
179062	Management Plans Instruction	Modified
179060	Grant Applications plus NEPA and SHPO documentation Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0121	ICR Reference No: 202411-0648-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202007-0648-008
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Management and Oversight of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System
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: 11/26/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2024
Responses	151	146
Time Burden (Hours)	9,879	9,632
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This request is for extension of a current information collection. The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, 16 U.S.C. 1451–1465, provides for the designation of estuarine research reserves representative of various regions and estuarine types in the United States to provide opportunities for long-term research, education and interpretation. During the site selection and designation process, information is collected from states in order to prepare a management plan and environmental impact statement. Designated reserves apply annually for operations funds by submitting a work plan; subsequently progress reports are required every six months for the duration of the award. Each reserve compiles an ecological characterization or site profile to describe the biological and physical environment of the reserve, research to date and research gaps. Reserves revise their management plans every five years. A competitive fellowship program supports opportunities for graduate students to conduct research at each reserve. This information is required to ensure that reserves are adhering to regulations and that the reserves are in keeping with the purpose for which they were designated.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1451 et seq Name of Law: Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
  

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 57875	07/16/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 93277	11/26/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Grant Applications plus NEPA and SHPO documentation
Grant Progress Report - final
Grant Progress Reporting - comprehensive
Management Plans
Site Designation
Site Profiles

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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	151	146	0	0	5	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,879	9,632	0	0	247	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $263,627

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: 11/26/2024

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