Northeast Priority Mail Nonresponse Survey.pdf

Author: Abt Associates Inc. Updated: October 11, 2011 Purpose: This file includes the questionnaire for the Priority Mail component of the Northeast nonresponse survey.OMB Control No. 2040-0283 A pproval expires 07/31/2013


# Fish and Aquatic Habitat

A Short Survey of Northeast Households ( CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT)

The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response. Send comments on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of automated collection techniques to the Director, Collection Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460. Include the OMB control number in any correspondence. Do not send the completed survey to this address.

9999999 6939249934This is part of an important survey of U.S. residents for the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA. It is a sh ort questionnaire which should take no more than five minutes. This stud y will help us to better understand the value of environmental protection and public programs. Any answers you provide are kept confidential to the extent provided by law. 1. What is your age? 2. What is your gender? Male Female 3. What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Less than high school High school or equivalent High school + technical school One or more years of college Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Degree 4. How many people live in your household? years

5. How many of these people are 16 years of age or older? 6. How many of these people are 6 years of age or younger? 7. What is your zip code? 8. Are you currently employed? Yes No 9. Are you currently employed in the commercial fish industry? Yes No 10. Compared to other issues that the government might addres s - such as public safety, education and health - how important is protecting aquatic ecosystem to you, on a scale of1 to 5 where 1 is "not import ant" and 5 is "very important"? 1 2 3 4 5 11. People have ideas about the extent to which the government should be involved in protecting the environment. On a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is "not at all involved" and 5 is"highly involved", how involved do you think the government should be in environmental protection? 1 2 3 4 5

1 9999999 704824993612. How many days did you participate in the following during the last year? For trips longer than one day, please count each day separately. Boating / Canoeing / Kayaking Swimming / Going to the Beach Recreational Fishing (Fresh Water) Recreational Fishing (Salt Water) Shellfishing / Crabbing Scuba Diving / Snorkeling 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16+
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0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16+ 13. Do you consume commercially caught fish or seafood? Yes No 14. Do you consume recreational ly caught fish or seafood? Yes No 15. A re you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes No 16. Which of the following racial cate gories describes you? You may select more than one. American Indian or Alaskan Native Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Asian White
17. Which would best describe your living situation?



## Thank you for participating in this very important survey! 18. What category comes clos est to your total household income?

2 Rent your home or apartment Own your own home Live with family or friends and pay part of the rent or mortgage Live with family or friends and do not pay rent Other (please specify)
Less than $10,000 $10,000 to $19,999 $20,000 to $39,999 $40,000 to $59,999 $60,000 to $79,999 $80,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $249,999 $250,000 or more

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