NOAA Space-Based Data Collection System (DCS) Agreements

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Argos Data Collection System Use Agreement Form and Instruction	Modified
0648-0157 30-day 85 FR 22721 2020-0423.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-04-23
0648-0157 60-day 85 FR 7536 2020-0210.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-04-20
0648-0157 Supporting Statement Part A 2020-0420.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-04-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4025	GOES Data Collection System Use Agreement Other-Screenshots: GOES DCS	Modified
182338	Argos Data Collection System Use Agreement Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0157	ICR Reference No: 202004-0648-006
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201703-0648-007
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NOAA Space-Based Data Collection System (DCS) Agreements
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/09/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/23/2020
Terms of Clearance: Updated during review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2020
Responses	225	0	225
Time Burden (Hours)	113	0	113
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: NOAA operates two space-based data collection systems (DCS): the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) DCS and the Argos DCS, flown on the Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite (POES). NOAA allows users access to the DCS if they meet certain criteria. Applicants must submit information to ensure that they meet these criteria. NOAA does not approve agreements when commercial services are available that fulfill users' requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 313 Name of Law: Duties of Secretary of Commerce
  

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:
	85 FR 7536	02/20/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 22721	04/23/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Argos Data Collection System Use Agreement	N/A	Argos DCS Use Agreement
GOES Data Collection System Use Agreement	N/A	GOES DCS Use Agreement

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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	225	225	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	113	113	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $21,517

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 04/23/2020

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