SABIT: Applications and Questionnaires

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form ITA-4143P-3 SABIT: Applications and Questionnaires Form	Modified
06250225.SuppStmt.122707.FY08.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-12-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3862	SABIT: Applications and Questionnaires Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0625-0225	ICR Reference No: 200712-0625-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200410-0625-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/ITA	Agency Tracking No: ITA-4143P-3
Title: SABIT: Applications and Questionnaires
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: 06/04/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/27/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2011	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2008
Responses	6,750	0	2,450
Time Burden (Hours)	40,500	0	6,300
Cost Burden (Dollars)	16,875	0	0

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Abstract: The Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) Programs of the Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA), are a key element in the U.S. Government's efforts to support the economic transition of Eurasia (the former Soviet Union). SABIT develops and implements one-month training programs for groups of up to 18 professionals from Eurasia. They are trained by U.S. companies in various business practices and principles.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC Chapter 40 Name of Law: Commerce and Trade
  

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 58807	10/17/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 72986	12/26/2007
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
SABIT: Applications and Questionnaires	ITA-4143P-3, ITA-4143P-3, ITA-4143P-3	Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) Program Group Internship Application for Managers and Scientists ,   SABIT Alumni Success Story Report (Feedback Form) ,   Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) Program Group Internship Exit Questionnaire

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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	6,750	2,450	0	0	4,300	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	40,500	6,300	0	0	34,200	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	16,875	0	0	16,875	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: The SABIT program no longer implements its grants program, therefore, SABIT is not requesting renewal of two forms (SABIT Grant Application [Competitive Application Kit for U.S. Companies] and Guidelines for End-of-Internship Reports). U.S. host companies can no longer apply for reimbursable awards (funding), thus no need for the feedback forms for host companies. As a result of this action, there are fewer applicants and fewer hours required to complete SABIT program forms overall. Due to a miscalculation in the previous submission, and even though two less forms are required and less respondents, the responses and burden hours are increased. The cost to the respondents to mail their applications was also not included in the previous submission.

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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: 12/27/2007

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