Independent Researcher Listing Application

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NA Form 14115 Independent Researcher Listing Application Form and Instruction	Modified
SS3095_0054_FINAL.docx Supporting Statement A	2012-09-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44189	Independent Researcher Listing Application Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3095-0054	ICR Reference No: 201209-3095-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201112-3095-005
Agency/Subagency: NARA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Independent Researcher Listing Application
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: 11/01/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/13/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2012
Responses	458	0	433
Time Burden (Hours)	76	0	64
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection is used by researchers who are interested in performing freelance research for hire at NARA facilities. This form helps NARA improve 1) program efficiency and effectiveness, as mandated by the Government Performance and Results Act, and 2) service to our customers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	77 FR 36297	06/18/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 56234	09/12/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Independent Researcher Listing Application	NA Form 14115	Independent Researcher Listing Application

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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	458	433	0	25	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	76	64	0	12	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: There is a slight increase in the number of respondents (from 433 to 458) and a slight increase in annual burden hours (from 65 to 76). As NARA has no control over those who decide to offer their research services and those who need to update their listing, it's virtually impossible to predict when an increase, or decrease, will occur.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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: 09/13/2012

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