Request for Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood (CDIB)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Request for Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) Form and Instruction	Modified
12-28-17.Agency IC-Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood 30-day.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-12-28
10-16-17.Agency IC Activities_ CDIB (60-day).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-12-15
CDIB Form_2017 renewal supporting statement_response to OMB.doc Supporting Statement A	2018-03-06
CDIBSupportStatement-Attachment.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-07-07
1998-StatutesRegs-IndianBloodDegrees.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-01-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43773	Request for Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1076-0153	ICR Reference No: 201712-1076-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201410-1076-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BIA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Request for Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood (CDIB)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/06/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/28/2017
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2018
Responses	100,000	0	154,980
Time Burden (Hours)	150,000	0	232,470
Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,000,000	0	6,199,200

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Abstract: As authorized by law, BIA provides a form which allows applicants to receive documentation of degree of Indian blood and uniform standards by which we issue, amend, or invalidate a CDIB.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 25 USC 13 Name of Law: The Snyder Act of 1921
   US Code: 25 USC 46 et seq. Name of Law: Indian Reorganization Act of 1934
   US Code: 25 USC 450 et seq. Name of Law: Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as amended
   US Code: 25 USC 458aa et seq. Name of Law: Tribal Self-Governance Act
   US Code: 25 USC 2001 et seq. Name of Law: Education Amendments of 1978
  

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 48110	10/16/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 61580	12/28/2017
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
Request for Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood (CDIB)	None	Request for Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood

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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	100,000	154,980	0	0	-54,980	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	150,000	232,470	0	0	-82,470	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,000,000	6,199,200	0	0	-2,199,200	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: The BIA processes fewer CDIB forms now because many Tribes have contracted enrollment services, therefore, they process the CDIB themselves. Most of the forms are used in AK and Eastern Oklahoma.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,042,500

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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: 12/28/2017

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