Application for Commission in the NOAA Officer Corps

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NOAA Form 56-42 Application for Commission in the NOAA Officer Corps and Interview Form and Instruction	Modified
Form NOAA Form 56-42A References for NOAA Corps Applicants Form and Instruction	Modified
0648-0047 30-day 84 FR 11752 2019-0328.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-06-21
0648-0047 60-day 83 FR 56310 2018-1113.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-06-21
0648-0047 Supporting Statement Revised.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-03-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3974	Application for Commission in the NOAA Officer Corps and Interview Form and Instruction	Modified
189538	References for NOAA Corps Applicants Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0047	ICR Reference No: 201903-0648-015
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201602-0648-006
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for Commission in the NOAA Officer Corps
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: 06/21/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/28/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2019
Responses	1,800	0	900
Time Burden (Hours)	2,475	0	1,163
Cost Burden (Dollars)	21,750	0	10,875

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Abstract: The NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps is the uniformed service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a bureau of the United States Department of Commerce. The NOAA Corps provides a cadre of professionals trained in engineering, earth sciences, oceanography, meteorology, fisheries science, and other related disciplines who serve their country by supporting NOAA's mission of surveying the Earth's oceans, coasts, and atmosphere to ensure the economic and physical well-being of the Nation. NOAA Corps officers operate vessels and aircraft engaged in scientific missions and serve in leadership positions throughout NOAA. Persons wishing to apply for an appointment in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps must submit an application package that consists of form 56-42, three letters of recommendation using form 56-42A and official college transcripts. Applicants must also complete an interview with a NOAA Corps officer.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 33 USC Chapter 43 Name of Law: Application for Appointment in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps
  

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 56310	11/13/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 11752	03/28/2019
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
Application for Commission in the NOAA Officer Corps and Interview	NOAA Form 56-42, NOAA Form 56-42	Application for NOAA Corps ,   Application for NOAA Corps
References for NOAA Corps Applicants	NOAA Form 56-42A	Reference letter and form

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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	1,800	900	0	0	900	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,475	1,163	0	0	1,312	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	21,750	10,875	0	0	10,875	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: There is an adjustment to this collection that is caused by an increase in the number of applicants to the NOAA Corps and an increase in the burden hours to complete the application process, as well as an adjustment to more accurately reflect the overall cost to the government in the administration of this collection. The number of applicants to the NOAA Corps has increased from 150 annually to 300 annually and the burden to complete the application and interview process has increased from 6.5 hours to 7 hours. The costs to the government increased from $6,000 to $115,725 as a result of including costs for NOAA Corps personnel involved in the review of applications and references and the conducting of applicant interviews. Previously, only travel costs for one Officer Personnel Board member had been included in the cost to the government.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $115,725

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: 03/28/2019

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