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OMB Control No:
0970-0033
ICR Reference No:
200705-0970-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200402-0970-005
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/ACF
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Annual Survey of Refugees
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
08/17/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/18/2007
Terms of Clearance:
Previous terms of clearance remain in effect. ACF will also ensure that the standard PRA blurb, OMB control number, and expiration date are printed on materials provided to rsepondents. Upon resubmission, ACF should submit copies of the ICs that clearly show the standard PRA blurb, OMB control number, and expiration date. Prior to resubmission, ACF will evaluate the feasibility of implementing those methods which ACF has tested to increase response rates. If ACF decides not to implement those methods, ACF will 1) provide a detailed explanation why and 2) describe what other methods are being explored to increase response rates.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2009
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2007
Responses
1,363
0
1,146
Time Burden (Hours)
1,022
0
669
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Annual survey of Refugees is conducted each Fall by a contractor. Approximately 2,000 refugee families are interviewed via telephone with questions relating to employment, English language skills and training, occupational training, education, and welfare utilization.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 152 413(b)(1)
Name of Law: Refugee Assistance
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
72 FR 4712
02/01/2007
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
72 FR 19209
04/17/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Annual Survey of Refugees
ORR-9
Annual Survey
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
1,363
1,146
0
217
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,022
669
0
353
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
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:
There is no change to the informaiton collection; however, there is a change in computing the burden methodology.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$707,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Saleda Perryman
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
05/18/2007
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