GHSP Professional Reference Form

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form PC-2172 GHSP Professional Reference Form Form and Instruction	New
Supporting Statement-GHSP References-Final.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-05-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
226755	GHSP Professional Reference Form Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0420-0562	ICR Reference No: 201705-0420-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: PEACE	Agency Tracking No: PC-2172
Title: GHSP Professional Reference Form
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/01/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/16/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	240	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	40	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected in the reference forms is an integral part of the screening and selection process and is used to determine whether an applicant would be a good candidate as a Global Health Service Partnership Volunteer. The information obtained from these forms is used by the recruitment and placement specialist within the Office of Peace Corps Response. There is no other means of obtaining the required data, and the information gathered is not shared with outside sources or other government agencies.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 22 USC 305 Name of Law: Peace Corps Law
  

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:
	82 FR 12858	03/07/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 22356	05/15/2017
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
GHSP Professional Reference Form	PC-2172	GHSP Professional Reference 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	240	0	0	240	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	40	0	0	40	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: The burden increased due to agency discretion.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $499

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: 05/16/2017

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