Evaluation of Public Visitors' Experience at the National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Centers and Exhibits
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
10/25/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2024
9,386
8,265
1,251
1,102
0
0
This request is for the extension of a current information collection. The evaluation of visitor demographics, experiences, and opinions about visitor centers and exhibits is needed to support the conservation, education, and management goals of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) to strengthen and improve the stewardship, sustainable use, and protection of natural, cultural, and historical resources. Under the jurisdiction of ONMS and to satisfy legal mandates, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is authorized to conduct evaluations, such as this information collection, under the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (Section 314(c), codified at 33 U.S.C. § 893(a)) to ensure education programs have measurable objectives and milestones, as well as clear, documented metrics for evaluating its programs. We therefore are seeking to find out if people visiting ONMSâ visitor centers and exhibits are receiving our new messages by conducting an optional exit survey. Conducting thorough evaluations will aid in vital decisions regarding exhibit renovation, new exhibits, interpretation programs, and educational content.
There is an increase in the number of respondents for the Visitor Center Surveys, due to having 3 new visitor centers since the last survey was approved. Additionally, the IC Mokupapapa Discovery Center Survey was removed since that IC was using the same set of questions as the other Visitor Centers. The burden for Visitor Center Surveys was updated to incorporate this burden.
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.
Visitor Center Surveys
0648-0582_Supporting Statement Part B_September 2024.docx
0648-0582 30-day 89 FR 84882 2024-1024.pdf
Visitor Center Surveys