Application for Appointment in the NOAA Commissioned NOAA Officer Corps

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NOAA Form 56-42 Application for Commission & Interviews Form and Instruction	Modified
References for NOAA Corps Applicants Form	Unchanged
0648-0047 30-day 88 FR 72049 2023-1019.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-10-19
Revisions to NOAA Form 56-42.docx Supplementary Document	2023-10-13
0648-0047 Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-09-25
0648-0047 60-day 88 FR 54304 2023-0810.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-09-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3974	Application for Commission & Interviews Form and Instruction	Modified
189538	References for NOAA Corps Applicants Form	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0047	ICR Reference No: 202309-0648-013
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202204-0648-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for Appointment in the NOAA Commissioned NOAA Officer Corps
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/19/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2025
Responses	1,800	1,800
Time Burden (Hours)	2,475	2,475
Cost Burden (Dollars)	21,870	21,870

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Abstract: This request is for revision and extension of an existing information collection. Minor revisions to NOAA Form 56-42 are requested in order to be more representative of the current NOAA Commissioned Corps, These revisions include clarifying instructions, adding aviation assignments to an essay question, and updating several questions. The NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps is the uniformed service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a bureau of the United States Department of Commerce. The NOAA Corps provides a cadre of professionals trained in engineering, earth sciences, oceanography, meteorology, fisheries science, and other related disciplines who serve their country by supporting NOAA's mission of surveying the Earth's oceans, coasts, and atmosphere to ensure the economic and physical well-being of the Nation. NOAA Corps officers operate vessels and aircraft engaged in scientific missions and serve in leadership positions throughout NOAA. Persons wishing to apply for an appointment in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps must submit an application package that consists of form 56-42, three letters of recommendation using form 56-42A and official college transcripts. Applicants must also complete an interview with a NOAA Corps officer.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 33 USC Chapter 43 Name of Law: Application for Appointment in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps
  

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:
	88 FR 54304	08/10/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 72049	10/19/2023
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
Application for Commission & Interviews	NOAA Form 56-42	Application for Appointment in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps
References for NOAA Corps Applicants	N/A	References for NOAA Corps Applicants

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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	1,800	1,800	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,475	2,475	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	21,870	21,870	0	0	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $141,334

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: 10/19/2023

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