Technical Assistance Request and Evaluation (TARE)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form DHS-9043 Technical Assistance (TA) Request Form for State/Territory/Local Agencies - 9043 Form and Instruction	Modified
Form DHS-9042 Office of Emergency Communications Technical Assistance (TA) Evaluation Form - 9042 Form and Instruction	Modified
DHS ALL-002 - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Mailing and Other Lists System.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-02-18
Supporting Statement A - OEC_TA_Request_Evaluation_Forms_Renewal (2)_3 6 201_KC_FINAL 11.20.14.doc Supporting Statement A	2016-02-08
DHS ALL-004 - General Information Technology Access Account Records System GITAARS Federal Register, Volume 77 Issue 228 Tuesday, November 27, 2012.txt Supplementary Document	2016-02-08
PTA, NPPD - CSC OEC NECP, 20150402, PRIV FINAL.PDF Supplementary Document	2016-02-08
TARE Project Screen shot # 2.docx Supplementary Document	2016-02-08
TARE Project Screen shot # 1.docx Supplementary Document	2016-02-08
screenshots for TARE forms.docx Supplementary Document	2015-08-25
DHS-2014-0005-0003 1670-0023 TARE 30-day FRN Published Corrected 45226 Federal Register Vol. 80, No. 145 Wednesday, July 29, 2015.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-25
DHS-2014-0005-0002 1670-0023 TARE 30-day FRN Published 38222 Federal Register Vol. 80, No. 127 Thursday, July 2, 2015.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-25
DHS-2014-0005 1670–0023 TARE 60-day FRN PUBLISHED 73328 Federal Register Vol. 79, No. 237 Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Notices.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-25
Public Law 109-295 (Title XVIII).pdf Supplementary Document	2011-04-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
197205	Technical Assistance (TA) Request Form for State/Territory/Local Agencies - 9043 Form and Instruction	Modified
197202	Office of Emergency Communications Technical Assistance (TA) Evaluation Form - 9042 Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1670-0023	ICR Reference No: 201508-1670-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201104-1670-003
Agency/Subagency: DHS/CISA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Technical Assistance Request and Evaluation (TARE)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/24/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/01/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2019	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,056	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	864	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: To receive OEC technical assistance, stakeholders must submit an annual request form identifying their priorities. In order for OEC to assess the value of the services it provides through technical assistance, an evaluation form is also requested of those receiving technical assistance. Each State and territory may receive up to five technical assistance services offerings per year.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 295 1802 Name of Law: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007
  

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:
	79 FR 73328	12/10/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 45226	07/29/2015
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
Office of Emergency Communications Technical Assistance (TA) Evaluation Form - 9042	DHS-9042	OEC Technical Assistance (TA) Evaluation Form
Technical Assistance (TA) Request Form for State/Territory/Local Agencies - 9043	DHS-9043	OEC Technical Assistance (TA) and SCIP Workshop Rquest 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	2,056	0	0	2,056	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	864	0	0	864	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: There are no changes to the information being collected or the burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $18,427

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: 03/01/2016

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