[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 8, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 44497]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15394]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; NOAA Public 
Awareness and Outreach Evaluation Program

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before October 9, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet 
at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Patricia Huff, 301-713-1127 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plans to 
collect information needed to assess the understanding and awareness of 
NOAA and its programs among the general public, especially as it 
relates to the collection and dissemination of scientific, operational, 
and life-saving data. NOAA's mission includes understanding and 
predicting changes in the Earth's environment; being an international 
leader in changing the way integrated environmental observations and 
information are captured, managed, stored, shared, and used to benefit 
the world; and protecting life and property. NOAA will consider the 
findings in tailoring its outreach activities and to provide 
statistical basis for measuring the utilization of tax-funded data 
products. Respondents will be a cross-section of the U.S. population.

II. Method of Collection

    NOAA will survey respondents electronically via the Internet. 
Sixteen one-hour focus groups will also be conducted with small groups 
of respondents in person.

III. Data

    OMB Number: None.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,110.
    Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes per electronic survey; one 
hour per focus group participant.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,333.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents, including through the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: August 2, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-15394 Filed 8-7-07; 8:45 am]
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