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OMB Control No:
0970-0033
ICR Reference No:
201603-0970-014
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201601-0970-006
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/ACF
Agency Tracking No:
ORR
Title:
Annual Survey of Refugees
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
03/23/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/22/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
Responses
4,000
0
4,000
Time Burden (Hours)
1,100
0
1,340
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Annual Survey of Refugees collects information on the social and economic circumstances of a random sample of refugees, Amerasians and entrants who arrived in the United States in the five years prior to the date of the survey. The survey focuses on the refugees training, labor force participation and welfare utilization rates. Dates are segmented by region of origin, State of resettlement, and number of months since arrival. The nonsubstantive change request submitted in March 2016 proposed removing a number of questions. After internal review, we propose striking 41 of 133 survey items (30.8%). Twenty-seven of these items appear on the survey’s household roster, which means the focal respondent is asked these questions for all household members aged 16 and above. By adjusting the length of the roster, we will reduce response burden on large households, which the survey contractor suggests is a barrier to response for some sample members. The primary purpose of the Annual Survey of Refugees is to fulfill ORR’s congressional reporting requirements; the survey items we propose to strike are not necessary for congressional reporting. It is also our hope that these reductions will lead to a more efficient use of resources while reducing burden on respondents and increasing the survey’s response rate.
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:
80 FR 6189
10/14/2015
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
80 FR 80772
12/28/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Request for Participation Letter
Survey Instrument
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
4,000
4,000
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,100
1,340
0
-240
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
After internal review, we propose striking 41 of 133 survey items (30.8%). Twenty-seven of these items appear on the survey’s household roster, which means the focal respondent is asked these questions for all household members aged 16 and above. By adjusting the length of the roster, we will reduce response burden on large households, which the survey contractor suggests is a barrier to response for some sample members.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$862,770
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]?
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?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Robert Sargis 2026907275
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:
03/22/2016
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