The Office of Special Education Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Peer Reviewer Data Form is used to support the peer review
process panel assignments and to update individual peer reviewer personal information in the OSERS Peer Reviewer System
(PRS) database. This information is requested when an individual is asked to serve as a peer reviewer and/or updated biannually
by persons who previously served as peer reviewers. The information is used by OSERS staff and the peer review contractor to
identify potential reviewers who would be appropriate to review specific types of grant applications for funding; provide
background information on each potential reviewer; and provide information on any reasonable accommodations that might be
required by the individual.
There is a program change decrease of -20 annual burden hours and an adjustment decrease of -75 respondents; revisions were made to the peer review form, to more accurately reflect the estimated number of respondents OSERS Peer Reviewer Data form. The changes to the data form include adding two check boxes that will allow first-time respondents and repeat reviewers to complete the entire form or simply update contact information. This alleviates the need for a separate form, currently in use, to update reviewer contact information. The prefix "Dr." was added as an identifier. The request to list educational degree and expertise were separated. Examples of expertise were expanded for clarity. Also, to promote electronic submission and efficiency, all the fields were made "fillable" through the use of text or check boxes.
$14,966
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Uncollected
Melanie Winston 202 245-7419
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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:
(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;
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.