CRRSAA Supplemental Aid to Institutions of Higher Education Application

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
CRRSAA Supplemental Aid to Institutions of Higher Education Application Form and Instruction	New
CRRSAA Supplemental Aid to Institutions of Higher Education Application Form and Instruction	New
CRRSAA (a)(3) discretionary - supporting statement (003).docx Supporting Statement A	2021-03-19
CRRSAA (a)(3) discretionary - emergency memo BC.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-03-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
246356	CRRSAA Supplemental Aid to Institutions of Higher Education Application Form and Instruction	New
246355	CRRSAA Supplemental Aid to Institutions of Higher Education Application Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202103-1840-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: CRRSAA Supplemental Aid to Institutions of Higher Education Application
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: 03/23/2021
Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/22/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	6 Months From Approved
Responses	1,500	0
Time Burden (Hours)	4,500	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Section 314(a)(3) of Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) allocates funds for institutions of higher education that the Secretary determines have the greatest unmet needs related to the coronavirus. This collection includes 1) a certification and agreement and 2) a profile form that will be used by institutions applying for discretionary grant funding under this section.

Emergency Justfication: If this emergency collection is not approved, the Department will be unable to issue these awards in a timely manner. These awards are particularly needed by IHEs that have experienced the greatest economic and educational disruptions caused by 2019-nCoV in order to support their recovery. Given the short timeframe, ED is unable to consult with the public prior to issuing the forms. However, ED has ample experience designing other similar forms in a way that is clear and minimizes burden. We estimate that the application will require 3 hours per applicant to complete.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 116 - 260 314 Name of Law: Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 116 - 260 314 Name of Law: Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act

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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

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
CRRSAA Supplemental Aid to Institutions of Higher Education Application	N/A	N/A
CRRSAA Supplemental Aid to Institutions of Higher Education Application	N/A	N/A

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	1,500	0	0	1,500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,500	0	0	4,500	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 new collection. Therefore, all burden is new.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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? Yes

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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: 03/22/2021

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