NOAA Space-Based Data Collection System (DCS) Agreements

OMB Control No: 0648-0157	ICR Reference No: 201012-0648-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200710-0648-004
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NOAA Space-Based Data Collection System (DCS) Agreements
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/16/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/15/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2014	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2011
Responses	415	0	390
Time Burden (Hours)	470	0	440
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	487

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Abstract: NOAA operates two space-based data collection systems (DCS): the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) DCS and the Argos DCS, flown on the Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellite (POES). NOAA allows users access to the DCS if they meet certain criteria. Applicants must submit information to ensure that they meet these criteria. NOAA does not approve agreements when commercial services are available that full users' requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 313 Name of Law: Duties of Secretary of Commerce

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:
	75 FR 59686	09/28/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 78210	12/15/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Argos Data Collection System Technical Information NA ARGOS System Use Agreement Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite Data Collection System Agreement NA GOES DCS System Use Agreement

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	415	390	0	0	25	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	470	440	0	0	30	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	487	0	0	-487	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: Adjustments: The burden to the public has increased slightly due to more applications being received (i.e. more use of the system). Thus, although the reporting time for the GOES form has been corrected from 3 hours to 2 hours, 6 minutes, there is a net burden increase. Finally, there is virtually no submission cost as almost all forms are emailed.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,000

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]? 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? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Kay Metcalf 3017638142 ext. 134

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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: 12/15/2010

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