Workplace and Gender Relations Survey (Active/Reserve)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
WGR_Cognitive_Interview_Report (1).docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-20
TAB_B_2020WGRA_USMC_Reminder Letters SEA.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-09
TAB_B_2020WGRA_USMC_Notification Letter CMC v4.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-09
TAB_B_2020WGRA_ARMY_SMA_Reminder Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-09
TAB_B_2020WGRA_Army_Chief_Notification Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-09
TAB_B_2020WGRA_NAVY_Reminder Letters.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-09
TAB_B_2020WGRA Navy Notification Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-09
Tab_B_2020WGRA_Air_Space Reminder Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-09
Tab_B_2020WGRA Air_Space Force Notification Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-09
WGRA_Emails_v5_20210327 (1).docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-07
2021WGR_OMB_SupportingStatement-PartB_vdraft1_20210326 (002).docx Supporting Statement B	2021-04-07
2021WGR_OMB_SupportingStatement-PartA_vdraft1_20210326.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-04-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
246749	Workplace and Gender Relations Survey Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202104-0704-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No: 0704-WGRM
Title: Workplace and Gender Relations Survey (Active/Reserve)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 05/14/2021
Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/21/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	6 Months From Approved
Responses	202,800	0
Time Burden (Hours)	101,400	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,228,184	0

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Abstract: The Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys (Active/Reserve) will assess the attitudes and opinions of military members on gender issues, including issues relating to sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and sexual assault, as well as the culture and climate of the units/organizations in which Service members serve.

Emergency Justfication: Sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination remain a major concern across the DoD and for members of Congress. In February 2004, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD[P&R]) testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the prevalence of sexual assault in the DoD and the programs and policies planned to address the issues. In accordance with legislative requirements, the USD(P&R) issued memoranda to the Services that provides DoD policy guidance on sexual assault that included a new standard definition, response capability, training requirements, response actions, and reporting guidance throughout the Department. The Sexual Assault and Prevention Response Office (SAPRO) supported implementation of the new policy and requires data to assess the prevalence of sexual assault in the Department and the effectiveness of the programs they have implemented. The Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys will assess the attitudes and opinions of military members on gender issues, including issues relating to sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and sexual assault, as well as the culture and climate of the units/organizations in which Service members serve. The objective of the WGR surveys is to provide the policy offices of the USD(P&R) with current data on 1) the positive and negative trends for professional and personal relationships between Service members; 2) the specific types of assault that have occurred and the number of times in the preceding year; 3) the effectiveness of DoD policies designed to improve professional relationships between male and female Service members; 4) the effectiveness of current processes for complaints, reports, and investigations; and, 5) specific issues related to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and gender discrimination that may inform the Department’s prevention and response efforts.

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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
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 20670	04/21/2021
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
Workplace and Gender Relations Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	202,800	0	0	202,800	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	101,400	0	0	101,400	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,228,184	0	0	5,228,184	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: New collection with a new associated burden

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $321,000

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

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: 04/21/2021

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