AmeriCorps Education Award Utilization Study

OMB Control No: 3045-0079	ICR Reference No: 200205-3045-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: CNCS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: AmeriCorps Education Award Utilization Study
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/12/2002
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/07/2002
Terms of Clearance: This information collection request is approved as revised in 05/02/2002 memo to OMB, consistent with the following terms of clearance: (1) CNCS will use the results of this survey for program management/problem identification rather than to make general statements about those who do not use their educational awards, as it is not also surveying those who have accessed them successfully (2) CNCS will not include in any public reports comparisons of its educational award programs with other such programs, such as the GI Bill (3) CNCS will provide potential respondents with a small incentive up front ($5) rather than providing the entire amount after completion of the survey (4) CNCS will ensure that respondents are informed of the OMB number, expiration date and PRA burden statement for this collection via the advance letter sent to potential respondents (5) CNCS will provide OMB with revised survey materials showing the OMB number and PRA burden statement no later than 07/19/2002.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2003	03/31/2003
Responses	1,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	500	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: AmeriCorps will conduct an in-depth study of its Education Award program to determine how effective these awards have been in attracting volunteers to the program and subsequently furthering their own education. The Corporation will use this information to identify factors that explain current usage patterns and practices that may increase access for those who have not yet used their awards. The study will target a sample of 1000 former AmeriCorps members, engaging them in a one-time 30 minute telephone interview.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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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: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name AmeriCorps Education Award Utilization Study

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	1,000	0	0	1,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	500	0	0	500	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:

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: $0

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

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 05/07/2002

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