The Big Read Audio Guide Distribution Project

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement B.BR Audio Guide.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-10-31
Supporting Statement A.BR Audio Guide.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-10-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182572	Audio Guide Non-respondent Protocol #2 Other-telephone survey instrument	New
182568	Audio Guide Non-respondent Protocol #1 Other-telephone survey instrument	New
182567	Audio Guide Public Library Survey Follow-up Other-online survey instrument	New
182566	Audio Guide Public Library Survey Other-paper survey instrument	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3135-0122	ICR Reference No: 200710-3135-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NEA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The Big Read Audio Guide Distribution Project
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: 12/28/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/01/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	13,965	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	825	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: These instruments are designed to collect data needed to assess the impact of the distribution of Big Read Audio Guides to 16,500 public libraries. It includes a brief initial survey for all public libraries, to be included in the Big Read Audio Guide mailing; a follow-up online survey for those returning the initial survey; and a brief telephone interview with two small sub-samples: one of non-respondents to the initial survey, and one of non-respondents to the online survey.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 20 USC 954 Name of Law: National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act
  

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 44589	08/08/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 61185	10/29/2007
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
Audio Guide Public Library Survey
Audio Guide Non-respondent Protocol #1
Audio Guide Public Library Survey Follow-up
Audio Guide Non-respondent Protocol #2

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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	13,965	0	0	13,965	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	825	0	0	825	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: Increase in burden hours is needed to accommodate this important evaluation of the Big Read Audio Guide Distribution Project.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $38,375

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 11/01/2007

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