Partner Vetting Information

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 500-13 Partner Vetting Information Form	Modified
PIF Renewal Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-10-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
200763	Partner Vetting Information Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0412-0577	ICR Reference No: 201910-0412-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201603-0412-001
Agency/Subagency: AID	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Partner Vetting Information
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  Yes
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/06/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/04/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2019
Responses	5,800	0	3,800
Time Burden (Hours)	8,700	0	4,750
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Agency for International Development (USAID) is collecting this information from individuals and organizations to conduct screening to help ensure that USAID funds, USAID-funded activities, or other resources will not be used to provide support to entities or individuals deemed to be a risk to national security. To conduct vetting, USAID collects information from prospective awardees and subawardees regarding their directors, officers, and/or key employees.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 18 USC 2339 A, B, and C Name of Law: Harboring or concealing terrorists
   EO: EO 13224 Name/Subject of EO: Blocking Property & Prohibiting Transactions w/Persons Who Commit, Threaten To, or Support Terrorism
   PL: Pub.L. 115 - 141 7034(e) Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
  

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:
	84 FR 28000	06/17/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 46933	09/06/2019
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
Partner Vetting Information	500-13	Partner Information 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	5,800	3,800	0	2,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,700	4,750	0	3,950	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 based on feedback from implementing partners about the amount of time it takes to complete the form and an expected increase in the number of responses that will be received.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,265,000

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? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  Yes

Description/Changes for Common Form Usage: 

Approved RCFs using this ICR

Agency/Sub Agency	RCF ID	RCF Title	RCF Status	IC Title

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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: 10/04/2019

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