Language Learning Programs: Pre Program Survey Questions

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form SV2011-0024 Language Learning Programs: Pre-Program Survey Questions	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
L&L Pre Legal Authorities (8-2011).doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-08-31	Repair queued
Supporting Statement PART B Language Learning Pre (8-2011).docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2011-08-31	Repair queued
Supporting Statement Language Learning Pre (8-2011).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2011-08-31	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
199091	Language Learning Programs: Pre-Program Survey Questions	Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 201108-1405-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Language Learning Programs: Pre Program Survey Questions
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OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 11/18/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/31/2011
Terms of Clearance: Department of State has requested the collection be withdrawn.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection will allow ECA/P/V to conduct pre-program surveys of participants from various ECA exchange programs that are focused on critical foreign language learning instruction. Collecting this data will allow ECA/P/V to evaluate the overall effectiveness of ECA language learning programs by gathering data to be used for program support, such as planning and design, as well as to help monitor the program's performance.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 22 USC 2451 Name of Law: Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961
  

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 189	09/30/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 169	08/31/2011
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
Language Learning Programs: Pre-Program Survey Questions	SV2011-0024	Language Learning Programs: Pre-Program Survey Questions

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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: Burden change due to submission as new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $17,483

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: 08/31/2011

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