Focus Group Input from Individuals with Disabilities and Targeted Individuals

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Response to OMB Comments on 1820 2007 01 19.doc Supplementary Document	2007-01-25
1820-NEW OMB Comments on Focus Group Input Disabilities.doc Supplementary Document	2007-01-25
Att_New Suppt Stmnt 2007 01 18.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-01-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
45944	Focus Group Implementation Plan Other-Implementation Plan	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1820-0679	ICR Reference No: 200611-1820-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OSERS	Agency Tracking No: 03164
Title: Focus Group Input from Individuals with Disabilities and Targeted Individuals
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/30/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/14/2006
Terms of Clearance: The focus group design is appropriate for the purpose identified in the supporting statement and in NIDRR's passback responses. However, in describing the data collected and the results of the analysis, ED/ NIDRR will clearly acknowledge that the data does not provide nationally representative estimates of consumer attitudes, knowledge, behaviors, etc. NIDRR will ask the same questions from the same group identified in the recruitment strategy in all three years of approval. ED/ NIDRR shall submit all substantive changes to the questions or administration of the focus groups for OMB approval using a change request form (83-C).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	120	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	480	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The results from these focus groups will help OSERS to identify research gaps, develop research priorities, and promote coordinated plans, programs and activities across ICDR agencies. Respondents will be persons with disabilities and other targeted individuals such as caregivers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC Section 763 Name of Law: Interagency Committee on Disability Research
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 51586	08/30/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 64948	11/06/2006
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
Focus Group Implementation Plan

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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	120	0	0	120	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	480	0	0	480	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: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $57,077

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: 11/14/2006

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