[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 9, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30595-30596]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12060]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; NOAA Satellite Customer Questionnaire

AGENCY: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information 
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information 
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The 
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment 
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed 
information collection must be received on or before August 9, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0227 in the subject line of your 
comments. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise 
sensitive or protected information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed 
to Mark Turner at [email protected], 301-817-4446.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This request is for extension of a current information collection.
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates 
a minimum of four meteorological satellite imagery transmission 
systems, two from geostationary operational environmental (GOES) 
satellites and two from polar-orbiting television infrared operational 
(TIROS) satellites. In addition, legacy backup and standby polar-
orbiting satellites continue to be operated as their health permits. 
The data transmitted are available worldwide, and any user can 
establish a ground receiving station for reception of the data without 
the prior consent, notification, or other approval from NOAA. With such 
an open access policy, it is currently not possible to have a 
comprehensive understanding of the range and numbers of the data users 
and application of the data received and/or used. The purpose of 
collecting the information contained in the ``Questionnaire'' is to 
satisfy the following objectives: (1) To comply with international 
agreements such as the Department of Commerce (DOC)/NOAA's memorandum 
of understanding (MOU) with the World Meteorological Organization 
(WMO), so that NOAA can provide environmental satellite data and 
processed satellite data products to the public domain, and (2) To 
improve Government efficiencies of data dissemination using cost-saving 
technologies to minimize the expenditure of personnel and financial 
resources. The NOAA Policy on Partnerships in the Provision of 
Environmental Information is also pertinent to this information 
collection. This policy was developed to strengthen the partnership 
among government, academia, and the private sector, which provides the 
nation with high quality environmental information.
    The collection of information from a respondent is initiated when 
an individual contacts National Environmental Satellite, Data, and 
Information Service (NESDIS) via letter,

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telephone, fax or email, or when they visit a web page. If the nature 
of the contact indicates the individual may operate a satellite 
receiving station for the acquisition of NOAA satellite data or may use 
NOAA satellite data or services, the individual is requested to 
complete an on-line electronic questionnaire, which is found on a NOAA 
internet site. The questionnaire is completed at the respondent's 
discretion. The information received is used by NOAA for short-term 
operations and long-term planning. Collection of this data assists in 
complying with the terms of the MOU with the WMO, MOU with DOC, and 
NOAA on areas of common interest and other international agreements.

II. Method of Collection

    Information will be collected via an online questionnaire.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0648-0227.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission [extension of a current 
information collection].
    Affected Public: Federal government, Not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 30.
    Estimated Time per Response: 6 minutes per response.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 30 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.

IV. Request for Comments

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau 
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether 
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy 
of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed 
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden 
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone 
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including 
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available 
at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your 
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2021-12060 Filed 6-8-21; 8:45 am]
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