State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Phase II Application

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
190995	SFSF Phase II Application	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1810-0695	ICR Reference No: 200910-1810-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OESE	Agency Tracking No: 4154
Title: State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Phase II Application
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: 10/30/2009
OIRA Conclusion Action: Preapproved	Conclusion Date: 11/09/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/16/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2010	6 Months From Approved
Responses	19,404	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,010,266	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Stabilization program is a formula grant program with two distinct portions – the Education Fund and the Government Services Fund. During Phase I of the Stabilization program, States received a portion of their award under the Education Fund and the entire award amount under the Government Services Fund. During the second phase of the Stabilization program, the Department will be awarding States the remaining portion of their awards under the Education Fund. States requesting the remainder of their State Fiscal Stabilization Fund monies—in most cases, the remaining 33 percent of the Education Fund allocation —must complete and submit the application contained in this packet in its entirety. To receive funding, applications will need to meet standards of both completeness and quality. The Department will employ a two-tier review process to evaluate State applications. The first review will verify that a State submitted a complete Phase II application. The second review will judge the application against the approval criteria identified in the NFR to assess the quality of the plan. The Department is requesting emergency approval of the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Phase II grant application so that State governors may apply for the remaining portion of these funds.

Emergency Justfication: The Department is requesting emergency processing for this collection. States are rapidly and effectively utilizing their funds from the Phase I; and it is now critical that the Department continue its financial support to States by obligating the remaining portions of the Stabilization funds. Receiving approval on an emergency basis is essential to awarding Phase II Stabilization funds quickly.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 14005 Name of Law: Title XIV of Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 14005 Name of Law: Title XIV of Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1810-AB04	Final or interim final 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: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
SFSF Phase II Application

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	19,404	0	0	19,404	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,010,266	0	0	1,010,266	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: This new collection for Phase II of the SFSF is a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,527

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)? 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: 10/16/2009

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