Program Discrimination Complaints

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IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
944	Program Discrimination Complaints		Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0500-0056	ICR Reference No: 199712-0500-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199802-0508-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Program Discrimination Complaints
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 01/15/1998
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/05/1998
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/23/1997
Terms of Clearance: The information collection request is approved through July 1998. However, the optional questions on the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint form requesting that the complainant provide specific information on their race, sex, Social Security number, and attorney or representative are not approved and shall be removed from the form. The practical utility of this information in processing discrimination complaints has not been demonstrated.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/1998	07/31/1998
Responses	600	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	600	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The USDA needs the information from the complainant in order to respond to alleged discriminatory action. The information will be filed as a numbered case, assigned to a manager, and action will be taken to remedy any inappropriate agency and employee action.

Emergency Justfication:

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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
Program Discrimination Complaints

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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	600	0	0	600	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	600	0	0	600	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? No

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: 12/23/1997

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