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OMB Control No:
1820-0508
ICR Reference No:
201809-1820-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201608-1820-001
Agency/Subagency:
ED/OSERS
Agency Tracking No:
ED-2018-ICCD-0100
Title:
Case Service Report (RSA-911)
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:
04/05/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/15/2019
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2019
Responses
78
0
80
Time Burden (Hours)
34,446
0
9,600
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The RSA-911 is used to collect individual level data on State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program participants on a quarterly basis. The data collected in this report are manadated by section 101(a)(10) and 607 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Act), as amended by title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and section 116(d) of WIOA. In addition, RSA uses data reported through this data collection to support its other responsibilities under the Act. Section 14(a) of the Act calls for the evaluation of programs authorized under the Act, as well as an assessment of the programs’ effectiveness in relation to cost. Many of these evaluation studies have utilized RSA-911 data. RSA also uses data captured through the RSA-911 during the conduct of both the annual review and periodic onsite monitoring of VR agencies required by section 107 of the Act to examine the effectiveness of program performance. Other important management activities, such as the provision of technical assistance, program planning, and budget preparation and development, are greatly enhanced through the use of RSA-911 data. In addition, RSA uses RSA-911 data in the exchange of data under a data sharing agreement with the Social Security Administration as required by section 131 of the Act. Finally, the RSA-911 is considered to be one of the most robust databases in describing the demographics of the disabled population in the country and as such is used widely in researchers’ disability-related analyses and reports. The revisions to this instrument include the removal of duplicative data elements as well as those not specifically required by statute or used for statutorily required activities. RSA is proposing to remove 94 elements from the current collection. RSA proposed the addition of 14 elements, 6 of which are related to adding a new service to track VR participant participation in Apprenticeships and Work Based Learning Experiences. RSA is also adding some elements at the request of VR agencies(e.g., Date of Initial IPE and Date of IPE Extension).
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 105 - 220 401-404
Name of Law: Workforce Investment Act of 1998
US Code:
29 USC 720-721
Name of Law: Rehabilitation Act of 1973, As Amended
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 113 - 128 406-416 Name of Law: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014
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:
83 FR 49372
10/01/2018
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 4459
02/15/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Reporting Tool for the Case Service Report (RSA-911)
911
Reporting Tool for the Case Service Report (RSA-911)
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
78
80
0
0
-2
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
34,446
9,600
0
24,846
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 a program decrease in reporting burden hours of 1,872 hours per VR agency. There is a program change due to agency discretion resulting in an estimated startup cost of $16,046 to the Department. The VR agencies will experience an estimated startup cost of $263,664 to make necessary changes to case management systems. Major program changes include, but are not limited to: A. Removing unnecessary post-exit data elements; B. Removing duplicative education data elements; C. Removing duplicative employment outcome elements; D. Removing the requirement to report comparable benefits for pre-employment transition services; E. Streamlining process for reporting public support and medical insurance coverage at application and exit; F. Removing unnecessary career, training, and other services data elements for reporting title VI expenditures; G. Adding “Apprenticeship Training and other Work Based Learning Experience” as a training service. VR agencies serving individuals who are blind and visually impaired and VR agencies serving all other individuals with disabilities in two States combined between 2016 and 2018, resulting in a reduction in the number of agencies required to report RSA-911 to 78. The total burden and responses is 34,446 hours and 78 responses.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$17,073
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.
No
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.
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:
David Steele 240 320-3215
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:
02/15/2019
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