This revision is to request that OMB
allow up to 5 IC submissions at a time for this generic request.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) products
and services “support economic vitality and affect more than
one-third of America’s gross domestic product.” The National
Weather Service (NWS) is a critical component of this service and
operates under the mission to “provide weather, water and climate
data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support
services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of
the national economy.” Leveraging and integrating Social,
Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBES) methodologies and
knowledge is crucial to meeting our mission. Similarly, the Oceanic
and Atmospheric Research (OAR) NOAA line office conducts SBES
research and development directly relevant to and in support of the
NWS mission. If we are to effectively support public and partner
decision making, build actionable tools and information, and
evaluate our performance, then it’s imperative that the NWS/OAR
collect key SBES data and fully engage with our audiences.
Additionally, the NWS/OAR has articulated a priority to enhance
services for historically underinvested and underserved communities
and improve service equity across the board. These communities
typically experience higher rates of poverty, homelessness,
disabilities, and language barriers, which increase their
vulnerability to hazard impacts. The generic clearance is an
important planning and engagement tool for NWS/OAR. The procedures
expected to be used include but are not limited to social network
analysis, open, semi-structured and structured interviews, focus
groups, surveys, and participant observation.
US Code:
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USC 111 Name of Law: Weather Research & Forecasting
Innovation
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:
(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;
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.