National Evaluation of the Comprehensive Technical Assistance Centers

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Comp Center Response to Public Questions 03-26-2007.doc Supplementary Document	2007-04-11
Comp Center Response to OMB Questions 04-11-2007 (2).doc Supplementary Document	2007-04-11
Comp Center Response to OMB Questions 03-26-2007.doc Supplementary Document	2007-04-11
CTAC OMB Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-01-26
CTAC OMB Part A.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-01-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
178488	Request For Materials For Expert Panel Review Other-Request For Materials	New
178487	Project Inventory Form Other-inventory form	New
178486	Content Center Staff Site Visit Interview Protocol Other-site visit interview	New
178485	Regional Center Staff Site Visit Interview Protocol Other-staff interview protocal	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0823	ICR Reference No: 200701-1850-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No: 3232
Title: National Evaluation of the Comprehensive Technical Assistance Centers
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: 04/17/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/31/2007
Terms of Clearance: ED agrees to share the three rubrics (on quality, relevance, and usefulness) with OMB and the program office upon their completion or with the next submission of this ICR for OMB approval (expected summer 2007).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	210	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,071	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study fulfills the congressional mandate to evaluate the Comprehensive Technical Assistance Centers (the CTACs). The study, the National Evaluation of the Comprehensive Technical Assistance Centers, will examine the extent to which the Centers have expanded States' capacity to address the educational needs of Local Education Agencies (LEAS) and schools.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 279 204 Name of Law: Title II of the Education Technical Assistance Act of 2002
  

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 67345	11/21/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 3991	01/29/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Regional Center Staff Site Visit Interview Protocol
Content Center Staff Site Visit Interview Protocol
Project Inventory Form
Request For Materials For Expert Panel Review

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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	210	0	0	210	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,071	0	0	1,071	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 collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $486,987

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: 01/31/2007

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