Focus Group and Usability Study for Recovery.gov

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Supporting Statement B for Recovery gov focus groups.doc	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2009-08-25	Available
Supporting Statement A for Recovery gov focus groups.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2009-08-25	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
190283	Recovery.gov Usability Study	Other-Moderator's usability testing task list	New
190282	Recovery.gov Focus Group	Other-Participant screener	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0430-0003	ICR Reference No: 200908-0430-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: RATB	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Focus Group and Usability Study for Recovery.gov
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 08/14/2009
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/25/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/12/2009
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved with the following terms of clearance: RATB is approved an emergency clearance for the collection to meet the American Reinvestment Recovery Act requirements. This collection will be valid for 180 days. If RATB decides to continue use of the form past the approved emergency clearance time period, they must resubmit to OMB under the normal PRA clearance process for a three year approval. Additionally, in accordance to OMB guidance RATB should provide no more than $75 incentives for two hour focus groups and $40 for one hour usability sessions.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2010	6 Months From Approved
Responses	164	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	264	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5), the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board is required to maintain

Emergency Justfication: The enhanced version of Recovery.gov, the

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 1526 Name of Law: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 1526 Name of Law: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

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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

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Recovery.gov Focus Group
Recovery.gov Usability Study

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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	164	0	164	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	264	0	264	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: $150,000

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)? Yes

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: 08/12/2009

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