Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
SMART_PIA.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-11-19	Available
SMART SORN (DRAFT).doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-11-19	Available
SMART Supporting Statement.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2009-11-19	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
191319	Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program	Other-Screen Shots	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0466	ICR Reference No: 200911-0704-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program
Type of Information Collection: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/08/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/19/2009
Terms of Clearance: DOD must re-submit the package within one year with the following terms of clearance. The revised package should have a clearer purpose statement with the public reporting burden statement clearly visable and a discussion of any checks of the information provided on the form. Also, there should be a discussion of who makes the final determination and is there an opportunity personally to explain, refute, or clarify any information before a final decision is made. Please split out the FACs from the application.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	4,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,000	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	25,000	0	0

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Abstract: Information collected will be used to review new applicant’s qualifications for participation in the SMART Scholarship Program, and monitor current participant’s progress in the SMART Scholarship Program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 5 USC 3304 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 10 USC 2192a Name of Law: null
  

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 36675	07/24/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 36675	07/24/2009
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
Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program

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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	4,000	0	0	0	0	4,000
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,000	0	0	0	0	1,000
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	25,000	0	0	0	0	25,000

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: $525,000

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: 11/19/2009

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