Title VI International Research & Studies Program Application 1890-0001

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Att_FY08 IRS Required Application Instrutions & Forms.doc Supplementary Document	2007-06-25
Att_FY08 IRS OMB memo.doc Supplementary Document	2007-06-25
Att_FY08 IRS Supporting Statement1.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-06-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
180828	Application for Title VI International Research & Studies Program Program Specifics Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0795	ICR Reference No: 200706-1840-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No: 3384
Title: Title VI International Research & Studies Program Application 1890-0001
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 08/31/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/25/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	100	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	10,000	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This is an application to participate in the international Research and Studies program, which provides grants to conduct research and studies to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields. For years this was one of the seven programs approved under OMB number 1840-0068.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 96 - 374 611 Name of Law: Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended
  

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:
	72 FR 34671	06/25/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 34671	06/25/2007
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
Application for Title VI International Research & Studies Program Program Specifics

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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	100	0	0	100	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,000	0	0	10,000	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 Title VI Application was one of the 7 applications cleared for years under the OMB number 1840-0068. Hence it is not really a new collection, but is being cleared this time as such so that the public will be able to more effectively utilize the 7 applications within international foreign languages and studies programs. The individual programs occur at different intervals and have similar audiences, though the differences are apparent with careful evaluations.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $59,400

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: 06/25/2007

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