Forbearance Request for National Service Form

OMB Control No: 3045-0030	ICR Reference No: 200807-3045-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200607-3045-002
Agency/Subagency: CNCS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Forbearance Request for National Service Form
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/12/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 07/31/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2011	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2008
Responses	11,000	0	16,000
Time Burden (Hours)	1,833	0	1,335
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: During the time AmeriCorps members are participating in national service, they are eligible for a postponement (specially, a forbearance) on the repayment of any qualified student loan they have. The purpose of this is to temporarily suspend their obligation to make loan payments while they are earning a minimal living allowance in their national service position. Interest continues to accrue during this period, but payments are not required. In order for a loan holder to make a decision regarding the granting of certain types of forbearances and deferments, it requires proof that the borrower meets the...

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 106 - 170 12501 Name of Law: THE NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT OF 1990

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:
	73 FR 16275	03/27/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 34919	06/19/2008
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 Forbearance Request for National Service Form 1, 2 Forbearance Form- Paper Version ,   Forbearance Form- Electronic Version

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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	11,000	16,000	0	-5,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,833	1,335	0	498	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: The burden has changed. The number of respondents is expected to be less, based on a review of annual records. Additionally, there now are two people responding to the questionnaire- a member, and a certifying official who signs the form.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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

Agency Contact: LaMonica Shelton 202 606-6743 ext. 6743 [email protected]

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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: 07/31/2008

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