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Information Collection Request

Surveys to Collect Data on Use of the NOAA National Weather Service Cone of Uncertainty

ICR 202003-0648-006 · OMB 0648-0791 · Active

Forms and Documents
DocumentTypeStatusAvailability
NWS Hurricane Forecast Survey Form and Instruction New Available
0648-COU 30-day 85 FR 19143 2020-0406.pdf Supplementary Document Uploaded 2020-04-07 Available
Final Lit Review Summary Report_4-10-19.docx Supplementary Document Uploaded 2020-03-16 Available
COU Literature Review_20190301.xlsx Supplementary Document Uploaded 2020-03-16 Available
0648-COU 60-day 84 FR 22115 2019-0516.pdf Supplementary Document Uploaded 2020-03-16 Available
0648-COU Supporting Statement Part B.docx Supporting Statement B Uploaded 2020-03-16 Repair queued
0648-COU Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A Uploaded 2020-03-16 Available
IC Document Collections
IC IDCollectionTypeStatusForm
240756 NWS Hurricane Forecast Survey Form and Instruction New
ICR Details
0648-0791 202003-0648-006
Active
DOC/NOAA 0648-COU
Surveys to Collect Data on Use of the NOAA National Weather Service Cone of Uncertainty
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)   No
Regular
Approved without change 05/07/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA) 04/07/2020
  Inventory as of this Action Requested Previously Approved
05/31/2023 36 Months From Approved
1,406 0 0
469 0 0
0 0 0
This request is for a new information collection. The NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) National Hurricane Center (NHC) produces tropical cyclone text and graphical products to provide critical information about meteorological parameters of tropical storms and hurricanes that could threaten the United States and other countries. While NOAA has a good understanding of how many of its core partners (i.e., emergency management personnel and broadcast meteorologists/members of the media) use these graphics, it is interested in how other professionals within key sectors (i.e., transportation, marine, tourism, energy) and international users perceive these products and use them in decision-making. In particular, NOAA is interested in input on the NHC Track Forecast Cone (often referred to as the cone of uncertainty). In addition to appearing on NHC’s web site, the cone is widely disseminated on social media, online (e.g., local and national news web sites), and on television—with broadcast meteorologists and private weather industry often making their own version of the graphic. This request is for a set of related data collection activities, including interviews, focus groups, and a survey to collect information from audiences that use NHC products, particularly the Track Forecast Cone.
None
None
Not associated with rulemaking
  84 FR 22115 05/16/2019
85 FR 19143 04/06/2020
No
1
IC Title Form No. Form Name
NWS Hurricane Forecast Survey N/A NWS Hurricane Forecast Survey
  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 1,406 0 0 1,406 0 0
Annual Time Burden (Hours) 469 0 0 469 0 0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yes
Miscellaneous Actions
No
This is a new program.
$169,013
No
    No
    No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Jennifer Sprague-Hilderbrand 301 427-9065 [email protected]
  No
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.
04/07/2020