The agency is
approved to collect information on existing respondent preferences
for different shoreline treatment options in New Hampshire to fill
an existing data gap. OMB approval is contingent upon the agency
clearly stating analytical assumptions and interpretation
limitations when disseminating this dataset or any results.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2023
36 Months From Approved
3,581
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0
1,009
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0
0
0
0
This is a randomized household survey
of 1) residents of New Hampshire, 2) residents of Massachusetts in
block groups bordering the Hampton-Seabrook Estuary, and 3)
residents of Maine in block groups bordering the Piscataqua River.
This study will: 1) document perceptions of weather and climate
effects and adaptation strategies, 2) estimate the ecosystem
services values derived from shoreline treatment options within the
coastal New Hampshire region, and 3) develop demographic profiles
of residents who visit or live in the region. This research will
support existing work within the region, including the Buffer
Options on the Bay project, New Hampshire Smart Shorelines project,
and the Northeast Regional Ocean Council Regional Resilience
Project.
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.