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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
0420-0006
ICR Reference No:
201705-0420-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201510-0420-003
Agency/Subagency:
PEACE
Agency Tracking No:
PC-1532
Title:
Peace Corps Confidential Reference Form
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
08/31/2017
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/16/2017
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2020
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2018
Responses
18,000
0
40,000
Time Burden (Hours)
3,000
0
6,667
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The reference form is a tool that the Peace Corps employs to ensure a standardized suitability review of applicants. The Assessment and Placement Officer requests the completion of the reference form and uses the information therein to assist in determining the suitability and competitiveness of the applicant. The reference form is an integral part of the selection process to determine whether an applicant is likely to succeed as a Peace Corps volunteer.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
22 USC 2504
Name of Law: Peace Corps Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
US Code: 22 USC 2501 et seq Name of Law: Peace Corps Act
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:
82 FR 12143
02/28/2017
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
82 FR 23356
05/15/2017
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
Peace Corps Confidential Reference Form
PC-1532
Peace Corps Confidential Reference Form
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
18,000
40,000
0
-22,000
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,000
6,667
0
-3,667
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:
Using Information Technology
Short Statement:
The reference form employs the use of information technology to make the collection of the data electronic, reducing time for references and the use of agency resources. The use of a standardized, automated electronic form improves the quality of the information collected by ensuring that the same information is received from all references. It also ensures the confidentiality of the content, as the reference submits the form directly to the Peace Corps, and not through the applicant.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$15,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
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:
Denora Miller 202 692-1236 dmiller4@peacecorps.gov
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:
05/16/2017
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