[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 185 (Friday, September 23, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65627-65628]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22966]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Office of 
National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Centers Survey

AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 
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 November 22, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 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 Dr. Danielle Schwarzmann 240-533-0706 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    This request is for a new collection of information. NOAA's Office 
of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) is conducting research to measure 
the public's opinions about sanctuary visitor centers, exhibits, and 
kiosks. Exhibits and kiosks covered under the survey can be permanent 
or traveling/temporary. The survey will be administered annually both 
within an ONMS visitor center as well as at partner venues that host an 
exhibit or kiosk on a national marine sanctuary or marine national 
monument. The survey will cover visitor centers, exhibits, and kiosks 
system-wide across all the

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national marine sanctuaries and marine national monuments managed or 
co-managed by NOAA's ONMS.
    The visitor survey will be conducted to obtain an objective 
analysis of visitor experiences within a sanctuary visitor center or at 
a partner venue that includes an exhibit or kiosk with information on a 
national marine sanctuary or marine national monument. Information will 
be obtained on visitor satisfaction with the overall exhibits or 
kiosks, graphics, multi-media products, interactives, along with the 
overall feelings about the facilities and services offered at the 
centers/venues. The survey will acquire data on the effectiveness of 
sanctuary/monument messaging, awareness about and use of sanctuary/
monument resources, as well as additional recreational and/or 
educational opportunities available to the public. Lastly, the survey 
will include questions about visitor demographics.
    The information will aid NOAA's Office of National Marine 
Sanctuaries budget allocation and prioritization, strategic planning, 
and management review process to better interpret the sanctuary/
monument system and engage with constituents and the larger community 
on resource protection and conservation topics. Survey results will be 
used by sanctuary/monument site superintendents to improve visitor 
services where the survey is administered and will also aide sanctuary/
monument headquarters communication and education staff to more 
effectively communicate key messages. In addition, the survey data will 
contribute to NOAA and DOC performance reports and year end summaries.

II. Method of Collection

    The surveys will be conducted in person or through web applications 
at kiosks.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-xxxx.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (new information collection).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 166.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.

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: September 20, 2016.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-22966 Filed 9-22-16; 8:45 am]
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