Applicant Background Questionnaire

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form OST F 3300.18 Applicant Background Questionnaire Form	Modified
5 USC 7201.htm Supplementary Document	2009-08-27
Published 30-day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-08-21
Published 60 day Fed Register Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-08-21
Supporting Statement for Information Collection Aug 6 2009.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-08-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44071	Applicant Background Questionnaire Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2105-0557	ICR Reference No: 200908-2105-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200607-2105-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/OST	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Applicant Background Questionnaire
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/26/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/28/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2009
Responses	93,000	0	120,000
Time Burden (Hours)	4,650	0	6,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information will be gathered from applicants and internal DOT employees. It is used to respond to EEOC, MSPB, OSC, DOJ etc. requests for information, mandated statistical reports, and evaluate hiring/outreach efforts.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 5 USC 7201 Name of Law: Antidiscrimination policy; minority recruitment program
  

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 28090	06/12/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 42357	08/21/2009
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
Applicant Background Questionnaire	OST F 3300.18	Applicant Background 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	93,000	120,000	0	0	-27,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,650	6,000	0	0	-1,350	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: The total number of responses decreased from 120,000 to 93,000 because the program office was able to determine distinct applicants instead of overall estimated applicants.

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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: 08/28/2009

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