Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Application

OMB Control No: 0524-0047	ICR Reference No: 201004-0524-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201001-0524-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NIFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Application
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 11/02/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/30/2010
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is returning this ICR as improperly submitted. The supporting statement submitted by the agency does not contain sufficient information to evaluate the collection. Please summarize all comments received and respond to substantive concerns. OMB's review encompasses the practical utility of the information being collected, not just the burden. Further, the response to Question 8 states that NIFA has solicited stakeholder input and consulted with outside experts, but it does not say what information, if any, has been obtained through these efforts.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2010	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2011
Responses	600	0	600
Time Burden (Hours)	1,350	0	1,350
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collection allows the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to request from Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program applicants information related to eligibility, qualifications, career interests, and recommendations necessary to evaluate their applications for repayment of educational indebtedness in return for agreeing to provide veterinary services in veterinarian shortage situations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 3151A Name of Law: National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1997

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:
	75 FR 3193	01/20/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 187	09/28/2010
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 Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Application NIFA-01-10, NIFA-08-10, NIFA-03-10, NIFA-05-10, NIFA-06-10, NIFA-07-10, NIFA-02-10, NIFA-09-10, NIFA-0004 Applicant Information ,   Personal Statement ,   List of Recommenders ,   Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Contract ,   Certifications for Application ,   Intent of Employment ,   Recommendation Form ,   Service Verification ,   Loan Information Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Application NIFA-0004 Loan Information

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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: There is an adjustment increase in the number of respondents, responses and burden hours. The number of application increased from 100 to 200. The adjustment increase is due to the estimate for application was made prior to the inaugural application cycle when there was no base to project the number of application. There is a program change increase in the number of respondents, responses, and burdens of 60 hours due to adding the Service Verification form for award recipients.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $91,868

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]? 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? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Gidel Mendez 202 401-2655 [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: 09/30/2010

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