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Agency Information Collection Activities; The UniDescription Project: Audio Description Research
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing a new information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1) we provide the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
A
Federal Register
notice with a 60-day public comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on February 21, 2023 (88 FR 10537). No comments were received.
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we are again soliciting comments from the public and other Federal agencies on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether or not the information will have practical utility.
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used.
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.
(4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,
e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of response.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Abstract:
Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, require equivalent access for persons with disabilities to public facilities, learning materials, and other types of information resources. Traditionally, National Park Service brochures combine text, illustrations, photographs, and maps to provide an overview of the park's history and significance. Nearly 80% of park visitors report looking at the park's printed brochure as the most common activity at any NPS site. Alternative formats that make equivalent experiences and information in print materials accessible to people who are blind, have low vision or have a print disability are limited or non-existent. The NPS is working with the UniDescription research project at the University of Hawaii to conduct focus groups and user evaluations of digital content, web tools, and mobile apps designed to address and develop alternate formats that will make equivalent experiences and information in print materials accessible.
Title of Collection:
The UniDescription Project: Audio Description Research.
OMB Control Number:
1024-NEW (UniD).
Form Number:
None.
Type of Review:
New.
Respondents/Affected Public:
General Public.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses:
132.
Estimated Completion Time per Response:
Varies depending on the type of respondent (Initial contact 15 minutes, Onsite Activity 60 minutes, Focus Group Sessions 60 minutes, Online survey 60 minutes).
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours:
108.
Respondent's Obligation:
Voluntary.
Frequency of Collection:
One-time, on occasions.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost:
None.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.).
Phadrea Ponds,
Information Collections Clearance Officer, National Park Service.