Technical Assistance Request and Evaluation (TARE)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 9043 Technical Assistance (TA) Request Form for State/Territory/Local Agencies - 9043	Form	New	Available
Form 9042 Office of Emergency Communications Technical Assistance (TA) Evaluation Form - 9042	Form	New	Available
privacy_pia_dhs_lists.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-07-12	Available
30-Day FRN - TARE - Published.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-03	Available
60-Day FRN - TARE - Published.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-03	Available
Public Law 109-295 (Title XVIII).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-04-08	Available
PTA, NPPD-TARE, 20101020, PRIV Final.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-04-08	Available
E8-28053.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-04-08	Available
TARE_Supporting_Statement_2011- Post OMB Interview (2011-09-07).doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2011-09-23	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
197205	Technical Assistance (TA) Request Form for State/Territory/Local Agencies - 9043	Form	New
197202	Office of Emergency Communications Technical Assistance (TA) Evaluation Form - 9042	Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1670-0023	ICR Reference No: 201104-1670-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/CISA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Technical Assistance Request and Evaluation (TARE)
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 10/05/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/14/2011
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2014	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,056	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	864	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: To receive OEC technical assistance, stakeholders must submit an annual request form identifying their priorities. In order for OEC to assess the value of the services it provides through technical assistance, an evaluation form is also requested of those receiving technical assistance. Each State and territory may receive up to five technical assistance services offerings per year.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 295 1802 Name of Law: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007
  

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 9608	03/03/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 7870	02/11/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Office of Emergency Communications Technical Assistance (TA) Evaluation Form - 9042	9042	Office of Emergency communications Technical Assistance (TA) Evaluation Form
Technical Assistance (TA) Request Form for State/Territory/Local Agencies - 9043	9043	Technical Assistance (TA) Request Form for State/Territory/Local Agencies

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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	2,056	0	0	2,056	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	864	0	0	864	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: $18,573

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]? 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: 07/14/2011

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