Application for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Application for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Form and Instruction	Modified
SUPPORTING STATEMENT_2015_v2.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-05-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
189836	Application for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1860-0504	ICR Reference No: 201503-1860-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201205-1860-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/OCO	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/29/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/29/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2015
Responses	2,900	0	2,600
Time Burden (Hours)	46,400	0	41,600
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The United States Presidential Scholars Program is a national recognition program to honor outstanding graduating high school seniors. Candidates are invited to apply based on academic achievements on the SAT or ACT assessments, or on artistic merits based on participation in a national talent program. This program was established by Presidential Executive Orders 11155 and 12158.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 11155 Name/Subject of EO: Proving for the recognition of some students as Presidential Scholars
   EO: EO 12158 Name/Subject of EO: Recognizing additional Presidential Scholars for capability in Arts
  

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:
	80 FR 13525	03/16/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 30669	05/29/2015
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
Application for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program	N/A	Candidate Control Form

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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	2,900	2,600	0	300	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	46,400	41,600	0	4,800	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: This is an extension of a previously approved information collection. An Executive Order will be signed in summer of 2015 adding 20 additional Scholars bringing the total amount of Scholars chosen to 161.This results in an adjustment of 300 responses and 4,800 hours. The total hours and repsonses requested is 46,400 hours and 2,900 responses.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $614,502

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

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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: 05/29/2015

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