Administration and Oversight of the Unaccompanied Children Program
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
05/18/2022
09/27/2021
We thank the agency for its considerable efforts making several improvements in the Administration and Oversight instruments, which will improve notice and consent in relation to record sharing (A-5) and clarify children's rights in relation to Flores visits (A-4). Revisions to A-5 make it clear that UC and sponsors have the right to request their own case files, add clarity about what files would be released in case of authorization, and clarify that refusing to sign a release of records would not affect UC placement, services, or release. Further, we thank the agency for translating A-5 into Spanish. We also agree with the agency's decision to remove 'gang affiliation' from the Notification of Concern instrument. We understand that in the future, ORR intends to reorganize its incident reporting structure, which may result in a re-shuffling of approved content. At this time, ORR anticipates the changes to be within the scope for non-substantive change requests, but will work with OMB to confirm once final.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2025
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2024
180,529
0
124,940
132,577
0
38,341
0
0
0
These instruments allow ORR to facilitate stakeholder visits to care provider facilities; obtain consent from UC to share their case file information; improve service delivery to UC; and ensure that serious issues are elevated to ORR and that all incidents and the response to such incidents are documented and resolved in a way that protects the interests of UC.
This request is for revisions to six forms currently approved under OMB #0970-0547, to add four new instruments, and to remove one currently approved instrument. Six instruments in this collection will be incorporated into ORRâs new case management system, UC Path. Details about the changes are described in section A15.
US Code:
8 USC 1232
Name of Law: rafficking Victim Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008
US Code:
6 USC 279
Name of Law: Homeland Security Act of 2002
PL:
Pub.L. 113 - 4 1101(c)
Name of Law: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
ORR plans to revise 6 of the 8 instruments currently approved under OMB #0970-0547. Four of the revised instruments will be incorporated into ORRâs new case management system, UC Path. The other 2 revised instruments are and will remain PDF instruments. In addition, ORR plans to add 4 new instruments to this collection â 2 will be incorporated into UC Path and 2 will be in PDF forms. ORR also plans to remove one currently approved instrument from this collection. Finally, ORR plans to replace the term âunaccompanied alien child (UAC)â with âunaccompanied child (UC)â throughout the instruments in this collection. Note that the screenshots of UC Path instruments attached to this package do not reflect this change because it has not yet been developed in the system. However, the revision in terminology will be made before the system is launched.
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:
(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;
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.
Notification of Concern (Form A-7)