International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program Application

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
12629	International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program Application	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1121-0309	ICR Reference No: 200608-1121-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200505-1121-001
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/OJP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program Application
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: 08/28/2006
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/28/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/14/2006
Terms of Clearance: Please submit information collections far enough in advance to allow publication by the effective date of the regulation.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2007	6 Months From Approved
Responses	2,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,500	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	6,000	0	0

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Abstract: This application will be used to apply for monetary compensation by U.S. nationals and U.S. government employees who become victims of acts of international terrorism that occur(red) outside the United States. The application will be used to collect necessary information on expenses incurred by the applicant, as associated with their victimization, as well as other pertinent information, and will be used by OVC to make an award determination.

Emergency Justfication: Congress has been pushing DOJ, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime to have this program implemented as soon as possible. The program office has notified Congress that the program will be implemented by 9/30/06. We are requesting an emergency approval for this Information Collection in order for the program to meet the deadline of 9/30/06.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 10603c Name of Law: Victims of Crime Act of 1984
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 42 USC 10603c Name of Law: Victims of Crime Act of 1984

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1121-AA63	Final or interim final rulemaking	70 FR 49518	08/24/2005

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	70 FR 49518	08/24/2005
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 46242	08/11/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program Application	None

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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	2,000	0	0	2,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,500	0	0	1,500	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	6,000	0	0	6,000	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: In order to review and validate information and reimburse victims of terrorism, information must be collected via this application tool.

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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: 08/14/2006

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