Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Unit Profile and Reports

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
30-day_FRN_0990-0302.doc Supplementary Document	2019-03-11
60-day FRN 0990-0302.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-03-11
Supporting Statement B_0990_0302_updated.docx Supporting Statement B	2019-03-11
Final_2019 Supporting Statement for MRC Program Capability Assessment (Revision).doc Supporting Statement A	2019-03-11
0990-0302Attatchment B_PLAW-113publ5.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-12-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
220582	Factors for Success Other-Factors	Modified
220579	TA Assessment Other-Assessment	Modified
219143	Unit Activity Reporting Other-Reporting Module	Modified
219142	Unit Profile Other-Profile	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0990-0302	ICR Reference No: 201810-0990-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201603-0990-001
Agency/Subagency: HHS/HHSDM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Unit Profile and Reports
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: 05/06/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/12/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2019
Responses	11,557	0	13,000
Time Burden (Hours)	4,890	0	6,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The OCVMRC uses MRC unit data in reports and presentations, and analyzes the data to assess the maturation of the program, confirm that MRC units are carrying out activities in support of the Surgeon General priorities, and to best tailor the technical assistance provided to MRC units. In addition, the data serves as an important recruitment tool for the individual MRC units. Often, before committing to volunteer with an MRC unit, potential volunteers go to the MRC website (www.medicalreservecorps.gov) to review the local MRC profile, which includes its name and point of contact, the most recent MRC unit activities, the community served, the date established, a narrative profile, and an up-to-date count of its volunteers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 2813 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
   PL: Pub.L. 113 - 5 1 Name of Law: All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013
  

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:
	83 FR 54364	10/29/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 7908	03/05/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
TA Assessment
Unit Activity Reporting
Unit Profile
Factors for Success

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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	11,557	13,000	0	-1,443	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,890	6,000	0	-1,110	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Cutting Redundancy

Short Statement: The overall burden has decreased due to decrease in the number of approved MRC units from 1,000 in 2015 to 889 in 2018. The number of questions asked of respondents has been decreased to ensure data collection is meeting programmatic needs without being burdensome on respondents. In addition, the program continues to maintain the data collection as four specific collection tools. Each unit is now being asked to input a smaller amount of data on a quarterly basis that eliminates duplication and increases usability for the respondents. The maintenance of the information collection is no longer being provided by a contractor which has generated cost savings to the Federal Government.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $98,000

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: 03/12/2019

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