Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge Grant Application

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge Grant Application Form and Instruction	Modified
NIA_8_22_13.doc Supplementary Document	2013-08-26
RTT-ELC_Supporting_Statement_FY2013_5-3-2013.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-08-26
RTT ELC NPP FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-05-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
207091	Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge Grant Application Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1810-0710	ICR Reference No: 201308-1810-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201305-1810-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/OESE	Agency Tracking No: 1982.01
Title: Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge Grant Application
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: Preapproved	Conclusion Date: 08/27/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/26/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2016	36 Months From Approved
Responses	38	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	8,550	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	256,500	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the RTT-ELC program is to improve the quality of early learning and development and close the achievement gap for children with high-needs. This program focuses on improving early learning and development for young children by supporting States' efforts to increase the number and percentage of low-income and disadvantaged children, in each age group of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, who are enrolled in high-quality early learning and development programs; and designing and implementing an integrated system of high-quality early learning and development programs and services. This information collection seeks approval of the application package for this grant program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 112 - 74 III, F Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012
   PL: Pub.L. 112 - 10 14005, 14006 Name of Law: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1801-AA13	Proposed rulemaking	78 FR 29500	05/20/2013

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 29500	05/20/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 29500	05/20/2013
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
Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge Grant Application	N/A	N/A

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	38	0	0	38	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,550	0	0	8,550	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	256,500	0	0	256,500	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Departments of Education and Health and Human Services are publishing a notice inviting applications for the FY 2013 competition for Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge. Applicants will use this new application package to apply for grant funds. This results in an increase in burden and responses of 38 responses and 8,550 hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,933,600

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)? Yes

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: 08/26/2013

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