Experimental Sites Initiative - Data Collection Instrument (JH)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Experimental Sites Annual Reporting Tool Form	New
Ex Sites Supporting Statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-07-02
Ex Sites statute.doc Supplementary Document	2008-07-02
Ex Sites description.doc Supplementary Document	2008-07-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
22327	Experimental Sites Initiative - Data Collection Instrument (JS)	Removed
185558	Experimental Sites Annual Reporting Tool Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1845-0066	ICR Reference No: 200807-1845-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200507-1845-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/FSA	Agency Tracking No: 3674
Title: Experimental Sites Initiative - Data Collection Instrument (JH)
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: 08/15/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/07/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2008
Responses	109	0	150
Time Burden (Hours)	1,650	0	1,650
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This data collection instrument will be used to collect specific information/performance data for the analysis of eight experiments. This effort will assist ED/Federal Student Aid in obtaining and compiling information to help determine change in the administration and delivery of Title IV programs. The experiments cover major financial aid processes are given the flexibility to test different procedures to carry out the intent of regulations, whereby the Department can analyze the data and obtain information for Title IV regulatory and legislative changes. Thus, the Department needs this information in its on-going initiative to improve the financial aid delivery services to students and the post secondary institutions they attend. Additionally, working with Congress, the Department can use this data to make informed decisions for future reauthorization.

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Authorizing Statute(s): Statute at Large: 487 Stat. 1094 Name of Statute: Regulatory Relief and Improvement
  

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:
	73 FR 23452	04/30/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 38425	07/07/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Experimental Sites Initiative - Data Collection Instrument (JS)	CFDA-84.032, CFDA-84.038, CFDA-84.033, CFDA-84.063, CFDA-84.268
Experimental Sites Annual Reporting Tool	N/A	Demographics Worksheet

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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	109	150	0	-41	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,650	1,650	0	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The only changes or adjustments’ taking place is the update of the award year and program names on the previously approved collection. This is a continuation of a previously approved collection package. Upon reauthorization these templates will be replaced with new experiments and reporting details.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $21,200

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: 07/07/2008

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