Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument & University of Hawaii Research Internship Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Character References Form and Instruction	New
Scholarship Application Form Form and Instruction	New
Application, reference forms and support letter Form and Instruction	Removed
0648-0719 30-day 86 FR 38315 2021-0720.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-20
0648-0719 Supporting Statement Part A 2021-0714.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-07-14
0648-0719 60-day 86 FR 13340 2021-0308.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
248389	Support Letter Instruction	New
248388	Character References Form and Instruction	New
248387	Scholarship Application Form Form and Instruction	New
216991	Application, reference forms and support letter Form and Instruction	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0719	ICR Reference No: 202107-0648-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201807-0648-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument & University of Hawaii Research Internship Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/20/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2021
Responses	100	80
Time Burden (Hours)	63	80
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	20

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Abstract: This request is for an extension of an existing information collection. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM) collects student data and information for the purposes of selecting candidates for its research internship program in partnership with the University of Hawaii. The application package contains: (1) a form requesting information on academic background and professional experiences, (2) reference forms in support of the internship application by two educational or professional references, and (3) a support letter from one academic professor or advisor. The application form is electronic and submitted via email.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 431 Name of Law: Antiquities Act
  

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:
	86 FR 13340	03/08/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 38315	07/20/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application, reference forms and support letter	NA	PMNM application package
Character References	N/A	Character Reference Form
Scholarship Application Form	N/A	NOAA Internship Application Form
Support Letter

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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	100	80	0	0	20	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	63	80	0	0	-17	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	20	0	0	-20	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 information collection titled "Application, Reference Forms, and Support Letter" was broken out into 3 separate ICs to better reflect the number of respondents as well as the burden imposed on the different respondents. The number of responses increased based on the number of applications received in the past 3 years. The burden time decreased due to properly assigning response times to individual collections of information. The burden cost was removed as all applications and supporting documentation are submitted electronically.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,703

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? No

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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: 07/20/2021

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