OSC SURVEY: Pilot Project Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
237109	OSC Survey: Pilot Project Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3255-0007	ICR Reference No: 201907-3255-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: OSC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: OSC SURVEY: Pilot Project Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 08/05/2019
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/11/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/26/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2020	6 Months From Approved
Responses	500	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	46	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This electronic form meets a new statutory requirement for OSC to conduct a one-time pilot project survey to collect feedback from OSC whistleblowers, complainants, and advisory opinion seekers while their cases are pending.

Emergency Justfication: Act of Congress, Stautory requirement to complete survey by fiscal year 2019. See P.L. 115-19, Sec. 1097 Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.13 (a)(2), OSC has determined that adherence to normal clearance procedures would result in public harm related to the inability of OSC to comply with Congress’ mandate that OSC complete its pilot project survey by September 30, 2019. The normal process for clearance of the one-time survey would prevent the collection of information because a 60/30 day posting and comment schedule would postpone implementation beyond September 30, 2019, and OSC does not have Congressional authority to collect that information after that date. The public will be further harmed because whistleblowers and other complainants will be denied the opportunity to provide feedback about how OSC handles their cases while their cases are still open. Please see attached supporting document.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 115 - 19 1097 Name of Law: OSC Reauthorization Act of 2017
   US Code: 5 USC 1212, note Name of Law: Annual Survey of Individuals Seeking Assistance
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 115 - 19 1097 Name of Law: OSC Re-authorization Act of 2017

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking
	Other Documents for OIRA Review

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
OSC Survey: Pilot Project Survey

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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	500	0	0	500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	46	0	0	46	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: This is a one-time pilot survey required by Congress. The statutory requirement to complete survey by fiscal year 2019 is located at P.L. 115-19, Sec. 1097.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 07/26/2019

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