Surveys and other audiences research for Radio and TV Marti

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
3112-0001ListofChanges.doc Supplementary Document	2006-10-06
3112-0001SuppStatB.doc Supporting Statement B	2006-10-06
3112-0001SupStatA.doc Supporting Statement A	2006-10-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
32586	Surveys and other audiences research for Radio and TV Marti Other-Sample Verbal Questionnaire/Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3112-0001	ICR Reference No: 200610-3112-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200310-3112-001
Agency/Subagency: USAGM	Agency Tracking No: 1
Title: Surveys and other audiences research for Radio and TV Marti
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/28/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/17/2006
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2009	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2006
Responses	448	0	748
Time Burden (Hours)	392	0	542
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Data is used by the BBG/Office of Cuba Broadcasting to evaluate Radio and TV Marti programs' quality, credibility, and relevance to Cuban listeners.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 98 - 111 3 and 4 Name of Law: The Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act
   PL: Pub.L. 101 - 246 241 - 243 Name of Law: established the authority for TV Marti
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 149	08/03/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 199	10/16/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Surveys and other audiences research for Radio and TV Marti

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	448	748	0	-300	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	392	542	0	-150	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The number of respondents will decrease from 748 per year to 448, primarily because the field surveys will be done only once per year, rather than twice per year, while the estimated total cost to the government will increase from $69,000 to $110,000, based upon actual cost experience to perform the surveys and subsequent analysis of the data.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $110,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 10/17/2006

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