The agency is approved to collect information on existing respondent preferences for different shoreline treatment options in New Hampshire to fill an existing data gap. OMB approval is contingent upon the agency clearly stating analytical assumptions and interpretation limitations when disseminating this dataset or any results.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2023
36 Months From Approved
3,581
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1,009
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This is a randomized household survey of 1) residents of New Hampshire, 2) residents of Massachusetts in block groups bordering the Hampton-Seabrook Estuary, and 3) residents of Maine in block groups bordering the Piscataqua River. This study will: 1) document perceptions of weather and climate effects and adaptation strategies, 2) estimate the ecosystem services values derived from shoreline treatment options within the coastal New Hampshire region, and 3) develop demographic profiles of residents who visit or live in the region. This research will support existing work within the region, including the Buffer Options on the Bay project, New Hampshire Smart Shorelines project, and the Northeast Regional Ocean Council Regional Resilience Project.
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.