Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Performance Report

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
GAANN Performance Report - Private Institutions Form and Instruction	Modified
GAANN Performance Report - Public Institutions Form and Instruction	Modified
Att J Supplement FPR Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2015-05-14
Att I FPR Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2015-05-14
Att H_APR Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2015-05-14
GAANN PIA Website Update 2_2015.docx Supplementary Document	2015-05-14
Att_1840-0748 v5 4846 Attach J_GAANN PIA FY 2012.doc Supplementary Document	2012-06-07
Att_1840-0748 v5 4846 Attach F_GAANN Regulations.doc Supplementary Document	2012-06-07
Att_1840-0748 v5 4846 Attach E_GAANN Statute.doc Supplementary Document	2012-06-07
Att A Supporting Statement 1840-0748 7-22.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-07-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
22060	GAANN Performance Report - Private Institutions Form and Instruction	Modified
202771	GAANN Performance Report - Public Institutions Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0748	ICR Reference No: 201505-1840-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201205-1840-002
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No: 4846
Title: Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Performance Report
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: 09/25/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/28/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2018	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2015
Responses	291	0	225
Time Burden (Hours)	3,273	0	2,475
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) grantees must submit a performance report annually. The reports are used to evaluate grantee performance. Further, the data from the reports will be aggregated to evaluate the accomplishments and impact of the GAANN Program as a whole. Results will be reported to the Secretary in order to respond to GPRA requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 20 USC 1135 Name of Law: Higher Education Act of 1965, Part A, Subpart 2, Section 711, as amended
  

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:
	80 FR 28612	05/19/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 44946	07/28/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
GAANN Performance Report - Private Institutions	n/a, n/a	GAANN Annual Performance Report ,   GAANN Final Performance Report
GAANN Performance Report - Public Institutions	n/a, n/a	GAANN Annual Performance Report ,   GAANN Final Performance Report

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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	291	225	0	66	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,273	2,475	0	798	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: The increase in burden hours is due to an increase in the estimated number of grantees who will submit the supplement to the final performance report.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $31,245

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: 07/28/2015

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