Civics and Citizenship Toolkit/Teacher Training Registration

OMB Control No: 1615-0120	ICR Reference No: 202010-1615-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201708-1615-003
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No: G-1190
Title: Civics and Citizenship Toolkit/Teacher Training Registration
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/30/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	3,700	2,200
Time Burden (Hours)	407	365
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act requires immigrants aspiring for U.S. citizenship to have a "knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, and of the principles and form of government, of the United States." Section 451 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pubic Law 107–296) requires U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), to promote instruction and training on citizenship rights and responsibilities, including the development of educational materials. To comply with these requirements, USCIS developed a citizenship toolkit and training workshops. The toolkit is provided free to organizations that serve, or that are interested in serving, immigrants. The toolkit includes immigration and civics publications, handbooks, multimedia tools and guidance on how to use these products to help legal permanent residents integrate into their local communities and American society. Adult educators and volunteers who work with immigrants may use the publications, videos and curriculum in the toolkit to teach American history, civics and citizenship in a classroom setting. Immigrants may also use the toolkit as a self-study resource to learn more about the United States and prepare for the naturalization process. In addition, USCIS provides free training workshops and conferences for: • Adult English as a Second Language (ESL), • Civics and citizenship teachers, volunteers, and immigrant- serving organizations to enhance their skills in teaching U.S. history, civics, and the naturalization process to immigrant students. These training opportunities will include sessions on the new naturalization test, the naturalization process, and an overview of the fundamental principles of American democracy. Individuals and organizations wishing to obtain a toolkit or training must complete and submit a registration form to USCIS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1423 Name of Law: U.S. Code    PL: Pub.L. 107 - 296 451 Name of Law: Homeland Security Act of 2002

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:
	85 FR 36875	06/18/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 31022	09/29/2020
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 Free Training For Civics and Citizenship Teachers of Aults G-1190 Free Training For Civics and Citizenship Teachers of Adults Civics and Citizenhip Toolkit G-1515 Register for a Free Civics and Citizenship Toolkit

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	3,700	2,200	0	0	1,500	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	407	365	0	0	42	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: USCIS is reporting an adjustment to the estimated annual time burden for this collection of information, as a result of an increase in the estimated number of respondents and an adjustment to the estimated hour burden for form G-1190. There is no change to the estimated annual cost burden for this collection of information. Changes were made to both the G-1190 and G-1515. The G-1190 collection of information is revised to tailor the information and services we provide to our stakeholders. The G-1515 is being revised to reflect slight updates to the eligibility requirements and list of organizations that qualify to receive one free toolkit. For more information about proposed changes, please see the table of changes.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $16,268

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

Agency Contact: Natasha McCann 202 272-0993

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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: 12/30/2020

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