USAID Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Generic ClearanceApproval, Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) Bureau

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
ICR Supporting Statement B.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2024-08-02	Repair queued
ICR Supporting Statement A.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-08-02	Missing upstream

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
269815	USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs and USAID/Ghana Strategic Communications Planning Partnership Survey September 2022	Other-Survey	New
269814	USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs and USAID/Ghana Strategic Communications Planning Partnership Focus Group and In-Depth Interview Discussion – Screener Questionnaire September 2022	Other-Questionnaire	New
269813	USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs and USAID/Ghana Strategic Communications Planning Partnership Focus Group and In-Depth Interview Discussion Guide September 2022	Other-Guide	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202408-0412-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: AID	Agency Tracking No:
Title: USAID Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Generic ClearanceApproval, Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) Bureau
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: 08/02/2024

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,266	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,181	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: USAID/LPA and USAID/Ghana Mission are collaborating to conduct research regarding public awareness of USAID programs in Ghana. The goal of this research is to use qualitative and quantitative methods to gain insights into Ghanaian people’s awareness of development and USAID assistance programs. Respondents will include Ghanaian women, youths (age 15-24), farmers, fishers, service providers, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and members of civil societies.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 22 USC Chapter 32 Name of Law: Foreign Assistance
   EO: EO 12163 Name/Subject of EO: Implementation of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended
   US Code: 22 USC 2151 Name of Law: Declaration of policy
   PL: Pub.L. 87 - 195 102 Name of Law: Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
  

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 16579	03/20/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 50099	08/01/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs and USAID/Ghana Strategic Communications Planning Partnership Focus Group and In-Depth Interview Discussion Guide September 2022
USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs and USAID/Ghana Strategic Communications Planning Partnership Focus Group and In-Depth Interview Discussion – Screener Questionnaire September 2022
USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs and USAID/Ghana Strategic Communications Planning Partnership Survey September 2022

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	2,266	0	0	2,266	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,181	0	0	1,181	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: New Collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $59,624

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 08/02/2024

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