SABIT Participation Application, SABIT Participant Exit Questionnaires

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form ITA-4143P-3 SABIT Program Participant Application Form	Modified
Form ITA-4143P-3 SABIT Alumni Success Report (Feedback Form) Form	Modified
Form ITA-4143P-3 SABIT Group Internship Exit Questionnaire Form	Modified
0625-0225 SABIT Support Statement 061517 REV 9_26_17.doc Supporting Statement A	2017-09-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3862	SABIT Program Participant Application Form	Modified
198031	SABIT Alumni Success Report (Feedback Form) Form	Modified
198029	SABIT Group Internship Exit Questionnaire Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0625-0225	ICR Reference No: 201708-0625-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201408-0625-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/ITA	Agency Tracking No: ITA-4143P-3
Title: SABIT Participation Application, SABIT Participant Exit Questionnaires
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 11/27/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/30/2017
Terms of Clearance: DOC should review entire Supporting Statement and ensure the information is updated and relevant, including references to old Federal Register notices.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2018
Responses	2,000	0	2,000
Time Burden (Hours)	4,400	0	4,400
Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,500	0	4,500

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Abstract: The Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) Program of the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA), is a key element in the U.S. Government’s efforts to support the economic transition of developing regions. SABIT participant applications are needed to find the most qualified participants for the training programs, participant exit questionnaires provide insight as to what the participants have learned, success story reports track program success.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC Chapter 40 Name of Law: Commerce and Trade
  

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:
	82 FR 40140	08/24/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 50119	10/30/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
SABIT Alumni Success Report (Feedback Form)	ITA-4143P-3	SABIT Alumni Success Story Report 061517
SABIT Program Participant Application	ITA-4143P-3	SABIT Program Partcipant Application 061517
SABIT Group Internship Exit Questionnaire	ITA-4143P-3	SABIT Participant Exit Questionnaire 061517

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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: Program Changes: Two questions have been added to the Participant Exit Questionnaire; and instructions for filling out the form, methods of submission, and the order of questions have been revised on the Participant Application. No estimated changes in burden hours are expected. Adjustment: All respondents are required to submit their applications in electronic format, which decreases the total cost burden as compared to previous years (-$4,500 cost reduction).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,452

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 10/30/2017

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