United States Naval Academy Sponsor Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
N01531-2 USNA Voluntary and Gratuitous Service Records Draft SORN.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-08-29	Available
denial letter for new sponsor.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-08-22	Available
USNA 1531-5 Gratuitous Services Agreement (01-22).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-08-22	Available
0703-0054_PIA_8.14.2026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-10-05	Available
Spr Congrat ltr 2026 - accept current spr.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-07-26	Available
Spr Congrat ltr 2026 - accept as new spr.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-07-26	Available
Sponsor_Application_automated_email (1).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-07-26	Available
SF 115 summary paper.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-07-26	Available
MANDATORY SPONSOR TRAINING ACK 2026 revised.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-08-15	Available
Sponsor Termination Letter.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-10-05	Available
0703-0036_SSA_9.25.2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-10-05	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
182168	United States Naval Academy Sponsor Application	Other-Website Screenshots	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0703-0054	ICR Reference No: 202607-0703-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202207-0703-006
Agency/Subagency: DOW/NAVY	Agency Tracking No:
Title: United States Naval Academy Sponsor Program
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/07/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	800	0
Time Burden (Hours)	800	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	24,408	0

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Abstract: This form collects information from individuals and families who wish to volunteer as sponsors for first-year U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen. The Naval Academy uses the information to determine sponsor eligibility, complete required screening, and match midshipmen with suitable local sponsor families.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 5 USC 301 Name of Law: Departmental regulations
   US Code: 10 USC 8013 Name of Law: Secretary of the Navy
   US Code: 10 USC 8041 Name of Law: Headquarters, Marine Corps
   US Code: 10 USC 10212 Name of Law: Gratuitous services of officers: authority to accept
  

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:
	90 FR 45756	09/23/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 60946	09/25/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
United States Naval Academy Sponsor Application

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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	800	0	0	0	0	800
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	800	0	0	0	0	800
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	24,408	0	0	10,544	0	13,864

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: $37,152

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: 10/07/2026

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