Childcare Application

OMB Control No: 3045-0142	ICR Reference No: 202112-3045-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201809-3045-002
Agency/Subagency: CNCS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Childcare Application
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/03/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2021
Responses	2,100	2,250
Time Burden (Hours)	1,050	1,305
Cost Burden (Dollars)	23,499	0

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Abstract: These forms are submitted by AmeriCorps members and by childcare providers for the purpose of applying for, and receiving payment for the case of children during the day while the AmeriCorps members are serving.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 12501 et seq Name of Law: National Community Service Act of 1990 as amended

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:
	86 FR 49002	09/01/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 68486	12/02/2021
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 Childcare Application Forms 6, 2, 3, 1, 4, 5, 7, 8 Provider Application ,   Member Application ,   Childcare Attendance Sheet ,   Statement of Work Activity ,   Member Update Form ,   Childcare Payment Authorization ,   AmeriCorps Unlicensed Provider Affidavit ,   Program Certification of Active Service

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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	2,100	2,250	0	-150	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,050	1,305	0	-255	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	23,499	0	0	23,499	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The burden as decreased as we reduced number of respondents based on actual use.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $187,000

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: Amy Borgstrom 202 606-6930 [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: 12/03/2021

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