To assess the effectiveness of
NOAA/National Weather Service's (NWS) Tsunami Warning System, this
survey is needed to gather specific feedback following testing of
the associated NWS communications systems. Tests are planned
annually March/April and September. Post-test feedback will be
requested from emergency managers, the media, law enforcement
officials, local government agencies/officials, and the general
public. This is a web-based survey. Responses will be solicited for
a limited period immediately following completion of this test, not
to exceed seven days. This web-based survey will allow for
efficient collection of information regarding the effectiveness of
the Tsunami Warning System.
The original request for
approval of this survey was based on NWSs conducting one Tsunami
Warning Communications Test per year. Changes are as follows:
This request for renewal now assumes that NWS (Western Region) will
be conducting two such tests per year. Based on recent test
response numbers, the estimated test respondent total has been
adjusted downward to 250 from 340, with approximately 125 expected
to respond to the first survey and all 250 expected to respond to
the second. Thus, a net increase of 35 responses (up from 340
responses expected for one survey per year in the previous request)
results in a small increase of 2 hours burden for survey
responses. One hundred twenty additional responses and 16 hours
originally estimated for follow-up regarding
communications/technical problems are now considered not to be
needed. Summary: There is an overall decrease in respondents (250,
down from 400), responses (375, down from 460) and hours (31, down
from 45).
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.