VOLUNTEER SEVERE WEATHER OBSERVER REPORTS

OMB Control No: 0648-0032	ICR Reference No: 198703-0648-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 198403-0648-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: VOLUNTEER SEVERE WEATHER OBSERVER REPORTS
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved and continue	Conclusion Date: 06/05/1987
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/18/1987
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, and 5CFR 1320, OMB disapproves the Volunteer Severe Weather Observer Reports because it fails to meet the Act's practical utility test. NOAA has not adequately justified the need for this information. It appears to merely supplement data already taken by trained officials with the National Severe Storm Laboratory.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/1987	07/31/1987	07/31/1987
Responses	400	0	400
Time Burden (Hours)	53	0	53
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: VOLUNTEER WEATHER OBSERVERS SUBMIT DATA ON SEVERE STORMS TO THE NATIONAL SEVERE STORMS LABORATORY, WHICH USES THE DATA IN ITS BASIC AND APPLIED RESEAR ON STORMS.

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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:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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 VOLUNTEER SEVERE WEATHER OBSERVER REPORTS NOAA 86-512

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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: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 03/18/1987

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