Postsecondary Education Quick Information System (PEQIS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
22417	Postsecondary Education Quick Information System (PEQIS)	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0678	ICR Reference No: 199604-1850-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199408-1850-006
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Postsecondary Education Quick Information System (PEQIS)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/07/1996
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/11/1996
Terms of Clearance: Approved through 12/96 per ED's request of 5/6/96 and 5/7/96 memorandum to OMB. ED will submit surveys under this generic clearance for review as addenda to the generic clearance package. Within two weeks of receipt, OMB will provide ED with either a clearance or comments on the individual surveys, and will work with ED to resolve any outstanding issues expeditiously. Each ED survey shall be accompanied by a cover memo that explains the purposes of the survey, research questions being addressed, how the survey items will answer the research questions, any changes to the methodology from the generic (e.g., a half-sample will be taken), the burden and cost of the survey, ED's analysis plan, any cover letter or additional material that will be sent to respondents, and any other information that is relevant to OMB's review. The information in this cover memo shall be open for public comment during the 30-day comment period.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/1996	12/31/1996	05/31/1996
Responses	4,788	0	1,020
Time Burden (Hours)	2,394	0	510
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Postsecondary Education Quick Information System (PEQIS) is designed to conduct brief surveys of postsecondary institutions or State higher education agencies.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Postsecondary Education Quick Information System (PEQIS)

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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	4,788	1,020	0	3,768	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,394	510	0	1,884	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:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 04/11/1996

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