Order Forms for Genealogical Research in the National Archives

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form NATF 81 Order Forms for Genealogical Research in the National Archives	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
^81_86_11-7-07final.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2007-11-08	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
32523	Order Forms for Genealogical Research in the National Archives	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3095-0027	ICR Reference No: 200711-3095-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200709-3095-001
Agency/Subagency: NARA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Order Forms for Genealogical Research in the National Archives
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/21/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/20/2007
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2008
Responses	42,515	0	42,515
Time Burden (Hours)	7,086	0	7,086
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collection is a series of NATF Forms used by researchers to request a search for and copies of archival records relating to genealogical research. NARA uses the forms to conduct the search, inform respondents of the results, and to bill respondents for the copies made.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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 50128	08/30/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 65358	11/20/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Order Forms for Genealogical Research in the National Archives	NATF 85, NATF 81, NATF 82, NATF 83, NATF 84, NATF 86	National Archives Order for Copies of Passenger Arrival Records ,   National Archives Order for Copies of Census Records ,   National Archives Order for Copies of Eastern Cherokee Applications ,   National Archives Order for Copies of Land Entry Files ,   National Archives Order for Copies of Federal Pension or Bounty Land Warrant Applications ,   National Archives Order for Copies of Military Service Records

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	42,515	42,515	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,086	7,086	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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: 11/20/2007

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