Focus Groups As Used By EPA For Economics Projects (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2205.16 Justification for Change.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2015-10-15
2205ss16.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-04-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
224885	Mortality Risk Reductions Other-Other	New
222802	Water Quality Benefits Other-Focus group script	New
221516	Health Benefits Focus Group Other-focus group script	New
221073	Coastal New England Focus Group Other-focus group script	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2090-0028	ICR Reference No: 201510-2090-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201505-2090-002
Agency/Subagency: EPA/AdmO	Agency Tracking No: 2205.16
Title: Focus Groups As Used By EPA For Economics Projects (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 04/12/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/15/2015
Terms of Clearance: Previously specified terms of clearance on the generic ICR apply. The supporting statement should include both annual and 3-year burden and cost estimates.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2018	09/30/2018	09/30/2018
Responses	1,584	0	528
Time Burden (Hours)	2,745	0	915
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval for a generic information collection request (ICR) for the conduct of focus groups and one-on-one interviews related to survey development for economics projects. Focus groups are groups of individuals brought together for moderated discussions on a specific topic or issue. These groups are typically formed to gain insight and understanding of attitudes and perceptions held by the public surrounding a particular issue. One-on-one interviews, as the term implies, are individual interviews in which a respondent is generally asked to review materials and provide feedback on their content and design as well as the thought processes that the materials invoke.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	80 FR 6075	02/04/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 26806	06/26/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Water Quality Benefits
Mortality Risk Reductions
Coastal New England Focus Group
Health Benefits Focus Group

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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	1,584	528	0	1,056	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,745	915	0	1,830	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This burden was mistakenly submitted as an annual amount. Since this is a generic, it needs to have the 3 year burden amounts. This change request will correct the burden so that it will cover the three year period of this ICR.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $667,764

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 10/15/2015

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