Study of Perception of and Acuity With Tactile Features in United States Currency Samples

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
PRA-EmergencyProcessingRequest-BEPAcuityTest-v4.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2011-11-14	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
200105	Acuity Testing	Other-Testing Description	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 201111-1520-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/BEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Study of Perception of and Acuity With Tactile Features in United States Currency Samples
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 11/16/2011
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved	Conclusion Date: 12/12/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/14/2011
Terms of Clearance: This collection was conducted in violation of the Paperwork Reduction Act without prior OMB approval. OMB disapproves this collection request due to the agency proceeding ahead with the survey prior to addressing questions raised by OMB regarding the methodology and practical utility of the collection. The agency has not demonstrated that this collection employs adequate methods to have practical utility for its intended use.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		6 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: A court order was issued in American Council of the Blind v. Paulson, 591 F. Supp. 2d 1 (D.D.C. 2008), requiring the Department of the Treasury to provide meaningful access to United States currency for blind and other visually impaired persons, which steps shall be completed, in connection with each denomination of currency. The Secretary of the Treasury approved implementation of three accommodations; among them will be the addition of a tactile feature to Federal Reserve notes. See Attach. 2, Action Memo. The data collection will help the BEP in its efforts to develop an effective tactile feature. This, in turn, will help the Department of the Treasury satisfy the requirements of the Order.

Emergency Justfication: The Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”), on behalf of itself and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (“BEP”), respectfully requests emergency processing and approval of the collection of information discussed below because normal clearance procedures are reasonably likely to prevent or disrupt the collection of information. Emergency clearance is needed for a study of perception of and acuity with tactile features in United States currency samples (“Study”). The Study will allow BEP to collect input from blind and visually impaired persons as to the effectiveness and utility of tactile features being developed for future United States currency designs. The Study under which BEP is seeking to collect information is scheduled to begin in November 2011. Pursuant to a court order issued in American Council of the Blind v. Paulson, 591 F. Supp. 2d 1 (D.D.C. 2008), the Department of the Treasury must provide blind and visually impaired persons with meaningful access to United States currency. To that end, the Secretary of the Treasury on May 31, 2011 approved implementation of three accommodations; among them will be the addition of a tactile feature to Federal Reserve notes. The BEP has issued a task order for the Study. Under the Study, acuity tests will be performed with blind and visually impaired persons. The feedback from the acuity tests will help the BEP determine the effectiveness and utility of certain types of sample tactile features.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
  

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

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
Acuity Testing

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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: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

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: 11/14/2011

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