Interoperable Communications and Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP) Training Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
ICTAP Training Survey Form and Instruction	New
DHS ALL PIA-069 - DHS Surveys, Interviews, and Focus Groups.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-21
PLAW 109-295 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007).pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-21
PLAW 107-296 (Homeland Security Act, 2002).pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-21
1670-NEW_ICTAP Training Survey_SSA_20210721_FINAL.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-07-21
PUBL 30-Day FRN--86 No. 118 FR 32957 on 20210623.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-21
PUBL 60-Day FRN--86 No. 32 FR 10332 on 20210219.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
248481	ICTAP Training Survey Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202107-1670-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/CISA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Interoperable Communications and Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP) Training Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/21/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	300	0
Time Burden (Hours)	50	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) is the Nation’s over-arching strategic plan to drive measurable improvements in emergency communications across all levels of government and disciplines. First released in 2008, the plan is periodically updated to reflect the ongoing evolution of emergency communications technologies and processes. In support of the NECP, the Interoperable Communications and Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP) within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Emergency Communications Division (ECD) provides a portfolio of no-cost communications technical assistance (TA) to support the implementation of the NECP, state’s and territories’ Statewide Communication Interoperability Plans (SCIPs), broadband planning, voice and digital network engineering, training, exercise support, and operational assessment focused on interoperable emergency communications at all levels of government. The purpose of the ICTAP Training Survey is to obtain anonymous feedback regarding several of the training courses offered by the ICTAP. The feedback and experience given by survey respondents will assist the ICTAP in improving, revising, and updating the course materials for future students. The three courses which the ICTAP would like to obtain feedback are for: • Communications Unit Leader (COML); • Communications Unit Technician (COMT); and • Information Technology Service Unit Leader (ITSL)

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 295 671 Name of Law: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007
   PL: Pub.L. 107 - 296 Homeland Security Act, 2002 Name of Law: Homeland Security Act, 2002
  

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 10332	02/19/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 32957	06/23/2021
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
ICTAP Training Survey	N/a	ICTAP Training Survey

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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	300	0	0	300	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	50	0	0	50	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 information collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,082

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.     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: 07/21/2021

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