Approved with change. ETA will immediately stop the collection of social security numbers using this tool and replace them with a unique participant identifier already assigned at enrollment. The program does not need to collect SSNs more than once per participant.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2010
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2007
87,943
0
102,833
7,329
0
8,569
0
0
0
Information on the previous and present health status of applicant must be obtained in an interview by admissions counselor as part of the admissions process.
This is a downward adjustment in burden. It is due not to a program change but to a decrease in the number of respondents from 102,833 to 87,943, resulting in a decrease in hour burden from 8,569 to 7,329. The amount of time to complete the form, despite changes to some questions, remains the same: five minutes.
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:
(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;
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.