Fulbright-Hays Training Grants: Faculty Research Abroad Program and Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program 1894-0001

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Att_DDRA & FRA Approved Memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-05-18
Att_DDRA & FRA Supporting Statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-05-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
180455	Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program - Institutions Instruction	Modified
180454	Faculty Research Abroad - Institutions Instruction	Modified
180427	Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program Application Part I - Individuals I Instruction	Modified
180426	Faculty Research Abroad - Part I Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0005	ICR Reference No: 201005-1840-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200705-1840-006
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No: 4295
Title: Fulbright-Hays Training Grants: Faculty Research Abroad Program and Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program 1894-0001
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/23/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/18/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2010
Responses	850	0	780
Time Burden (Hours)	20,750	0	27,240
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad and Faculty Research Abroad Programs are designed to contribute to the development and improvement of modern foreign language and area studies in the United States by providing opportunities for scholars to conduct research abroad. These applications require OMB clearance in order to continue the annual competition and funding of awards. The Fulbright-Hays programs have been in existence since 1961.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 87 - 256 101 & 102 Name of Law: Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Program/Fulbright-Hays Act
  

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:
	75 FR 27737	05/18/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 27737	05/18/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Faculty Research Abroad - Part I
Faculty Research Abroad - Institutions
Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program Application Part I - Individuals I
Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program - Institutions

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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	850	780	0	70	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	20,750	27,240	0	-6,490	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Using Information Technology

Short Statement: This is a revision of a currently approved collection. Although an increase in applications has increase the burden hours for the application process, overall there has been a decrease in burden due to a greater familiarity with the e-Application system.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $157,771

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]? No

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: 05/18/2010

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