National Gap Analysis Program Evaluation

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1028-GAP 30 day FRN.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-27	Available
GAP Letters 5-16-2011.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-05-20	Available
Supporting Statement B for National GAP Evaluation Revised 4-26-2011.doc	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2011-04-27	Available
Supporting Statement A for National GAP Evaluation Revised 5-16-2011.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2011-05-16	Available
GAP 60 day notice.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-03-03	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
196715	GAP Evaluation Survey Non-response Survey (Private)	Other-survey instrument	New
196714	GAP Evaluation Survey (State and Local Governments)	Other-survey instrument	New
196603	GAP Evaluation Survey - Non-response Survey (State and Local)	Other-survey instrument	New
196602	GAP Evaluation Survey (Private)	Other-survey instrument	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0104	ICR Reference No: 201103-1028-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Gap Analysis Program Evaluation
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/24/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/27/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2015	36 Months From Approved
Responses	594	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	273	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this information collection is to provide data that will be included in a program evaluation of the National Gap Analysis Program (GAP). This part of the program evaluation will involve a survey of individuals who have used GAP data. The program evaluation of GAP includes the domains of need for the program, implementation and delivery, and impact.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 103 - 62 4 Sec. 1115 Name of Law: Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)
   Statute at Large: 22 Stat. 505 Name of Statute: Organic Act of October 2, 1888
  

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 8269	02/24/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 37371	06/27/2011
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
GAP Evaluation Survey Non-response Survey (Private)
GAP Evaluation Survey (State and Local Governments)
GAP Evaluation Survey (Private)
GAP Evaluation Survey - Non-response Survey (State and Local)

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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	594	0	0	594	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	273	0	0	273	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 is a new collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $31,516

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 06/27/2011

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