Flood and Coastal Storm Damage Surveys

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0710-0017_SSA_2.26.2021.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-02-26
0710-0017_SSB_12.7.2020.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-02-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
218139	Flood and Coastal Storm Damage Surveys Other-Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0710-0017	ICR Reference No: 202102-0710-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201509-0710-002
Agency/Subagency: DOD/COE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Flood and Coastal Storm Damage Surveys
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/26/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3,000	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,150	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	28,886	0

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Abstract: The Corps of Engineers uses public surveys for collecting data for planning, formulation, and evaluation of projects. Flood damage surveys are administered to determine the impacts and potential impacts of flooding and to determine how communities, residents, and businesses respond to flooding. The data are used for estimating damage and associated costs of flooding. Damage estimation models are calculated and used to estimate the cost of flooding and to evaluate the benefits of alternative flood mitigation plans, which are critical to determining the feasibility of flood risk management projects. Results of surveys will help communities to better determine and communicate their flood risks. The models are also used for programmatic evaluation of the Army Corps of Engineers’ National Flood Risk Management Program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 114 2031 Name of Law: Water Resources Development Act of 2007
   PL: Pub.L. 74 - 738 1-2 Name of Law: Flood Control Act of 1936
  

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:
	85 FR 39171	06/30/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 11737	02/26/2021
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
Flood and Coastal Storm Damage Surveys

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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	3,000	0	0	3,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,150	0	0	1,150	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	28,886	0	0	28,886	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: There has been a reduction in the total number of survey recipients expected in the next three years and a slight increase in the hourly wage for those completing the survey and those processing it. In addition, estimated travel costs are much lower than those calculated in the 2015 submittal. These changes result in a decrease in respondent burden, but a slight increase in costs to the federal government.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $135,400

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: 02/26/2021

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