2014 Ethnographies and Focus Groups

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
DMDC-recommendation-letter-FVAP-Focus-Groups-Ethnographies-OMB-March-27-2014.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-04-23	Available
Supporting Statement Part B_REVISED 07-27-14.doc	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2014-07-28	Available
SupportingStatement externalphase PartA_REVISED_07-27-14_V2.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2014-07-28	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
211387	2014 Ethnographies and Focus Groups	Other-Ethnographers Guide - Non-Military	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0524	ICR Reference No: 201404-0704-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2014 Ethnographies and Focus Groups
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 07/28/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/28/2014
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved based on the revised materials provided by the Department.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2017	36 Months From Approved
Responses	475	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	871	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	13,188	0	0

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Abstract: This research will explore potential deficiencies, risks, and pitfalls which serve as barriers to voting success among UOCAVA voters. This study is intended to provide insights into existing barriers to UOCAVA voting and recommendations for addressing these challenges. Conducting this research will help FVAP meet its federal and congressional mandates in terms of reporting annually on its activities and refine program elements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1973ff Name of Law: null
  

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:
	78 FR 25061	04/29/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 22629	04/23/2014
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
2014 Ethnographies and Focus Groups

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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	475	0	0	475	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	871	0	0	871	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	13,188	0	0	13,188	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: $636,411

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: 04/28/2014

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