Independent Researcher Listing Application

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form NA-14115 Independent Researcher Listing Application	Form	Modified	Available
NA1411509final.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2009-07-29	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
44189	Independent Researcher Listing Application	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3095-0054	ICR Reference No: 200907-3095-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200606-3095-004
Agency/Subagency: NARA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Independent Researcher Listing Application
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: 08/31/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/29/2009
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2009
Responses	433	0	269
Time Burden (Hours)	64	0	40
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection is used by researchers who are interested in performing freelance research for hire at NARA facilities. This form helps NARA improve 1) program efficiency and effectiveness, as mandated by the Government Performance and Results Act, and 2) service to our customers.

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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:
	74 FR 20504	05/04/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 37241	07/28/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Independent Researcher Listing Application	NA-14115	Independent Researcher Listing Application

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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	433	269	0	164	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	64	40	0	24	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: During the six years that the list has been available, researchers have seen it as beneficial to make their names available. Therefore, the success of this list has resulted in an increase in researchers wanting to be added to the list.

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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)? No

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: 07/29/2009

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