Volunteer Application

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Systems_of_Records_(revised_7-2-13).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-05-13	Available
PCV_Application_PIA.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-05-13	Available
PCV Application Supporting Statement 05-16-2016.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2017-02-14	Repair queued
22 USC 2504.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-10-06	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
905	Pecace Corps Volunteer Application	Other-Screenshot of OMB Number	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0420-0005	ICR Reference No: 201610-0420-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201404-0420-003
Agency/Subagency: PEACE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Volunteer Application
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/09/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/18/2016
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2017
Responses	23,000	0	20,000
Time Burden (Hours)	23,000	0	20,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Applicants for Peace Corps volunteer assignment must complete an application form. The information collected by the Volunteer Application is used by the Peace Corps to collect essential information from individuals, including technical and language skills, and availability for Peace Corps service. The Peace Corps is changing its application process to better match applicants to programs based on their skills and interests.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 22 USC 2504(a) Name of Law: Peace Corps Act
  

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:
	81 FR 40930	06/23/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 78671	11/03/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Pecace Corps Volunteer Application	OMB 0420-0005	Peace Corps Volunteer Application

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	23,000	20,000	0	0	3,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	23,000	20,000	0	0	3,000	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $332,000

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: 11/18/2016

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