Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) Application

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) Application Form	New
Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) Application Form	New
SSARP emergency memo 1.20.22.docx Supplementary Document	2022-01-21
SSARP A3 NIA Final -1.18.2022 - CLEAN.docx Supplementary Document	2022-01-21
SSARP supporting statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-01-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
251228	Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) Application Form	New
251227	Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) Application Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202201-1840-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) 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: 01/25/2022
Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/21/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	6 Months From Approved
Responses	300	0
Time Burden (Hours)	900	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Section 2003 of the American Rescue Plan 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: Pursuant to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) procedures established at 5 CFR 1320, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) requests that the following collection of information, Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) Application, be processed in accordance with section 1320.13 Emergency Processing. The Department has determined that this information must be collected prior to the expiration of time periods established under Part 1320, and that this information is essential to the Department’s ability to effectively issue grant awards under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to address the disruptions posed by the Novel (new) Coronavirus (“2019-nCoV”). Section 2003 of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) allocates funds for institutions of higher education (IHEs) 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. In designing and implementing this program, the Department seeks to be responsive to rapidly changing conditions caused by the omicron variant and to support the evolving needs of American higher education during this difficult time. The unanticipated arrival of this new, highly contagious variant has created further challenges for IHEs and their students that have already spent nearly two years coping with the effects of the pandemic. The Department seeks to quickly make this funding available to assist those institutions that have experienced the greatest economic and educational disruptions caused by 2019-nCoV. Therefore, we are requesting emergency approval in order to expedite the announcement of the application period for these funds. If this emergency collection is not approved, the Department will be unable to announce the availability of this funding, review applications, and issue awards in a timely manner. Given the short timeframe, the Department is unable to consult with the public prior to issuing the forms. However, the Department 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. The Department is requesting an emergency clearance from OMB by January 25, 2022 and will publish an emergency notice with a 30 day comment period as required by 5 CFR 1320.8(d) to solicit public comments on the regular information collection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 117 - 2 2003 Name of Law: American Rescue Plan
  

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

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
Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) Application	N/A, N/A	Certification and Agreement ,   Program Profile
Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) Application	N/A, N/A	Certification and Agreement ,   Program Profile

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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)	900	0	0	900	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:

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: 01/21/2022

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