Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education Form and Instruction	Modified
Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education Form and Instruction	Modified
NRS instrument 1830-0027 REDLINE (June 2024).docx Supplementary Document	2024-07-18
OMB memo 1830-0027 nonsubstantive change.docx Supplementary Document	2024-07-09
OMB memo 1830-0027 nonsubstantive change.docx Supplementary Document	2024-07-09
NRS instrument 1830-0027 REDLINE (June 2024).docx Supplementary Document	2024-07-09
NRS instrument 1830-0027 REDLINE (June 2024).docx Supplementary Document	2024-07-09
1830-0027 OMB 83 C Form.pdf Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2024-07-09
1830-0027 OMB 83 C Form.pdf Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2024-07-09
Responses to Public Comments received during the 30-Day notice 1830-0027 (January 2024).docx Supplementary Document	2024-01-19
Responses to Public Comments received during the 30-Day notice 1830-0027 (January 2024).docx Supplementary Document	2024-01-19
Responses to Public Comments Received During the 60-Day Notice (1830-0027 November 2023).docx Supplementary Document	2023-11-22
Responses to Public Comments Received During the 60-Day Notice (1830-0027 November 2023).docx Supplementary Document	2023-11-22
Supporting Statement Part A 1830-0027 revised after 30-day notice (January 2024).docx Supporting Statement A	2024-01-18
Supporting Statement Part A 1830-0027 revised after 30-day notice (January 2024).docx Supporting Statement A	2024-01-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
21717	Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education Form and Instruction	Modified
21717	Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1830-0027	ICR Reference No: 202407-1830-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202307-1830-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/OCTAE	Agency Tracking No: ED-2023-SCC-0141
Title: Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/18/2024
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/09/2024
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2027	02/28/2027	02/28/2027
Responses	57	0	57
Time Burden (Hours)	5,700	0	5,700
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the change is to complete OCTAE’s response to 30D public comments (88 FR 83106, November 28, 2023). All changes in the redlined document reflect public comments and complete this record. OCTAE has made edits to the instrument to clarify the instructions for certain reporting tables and to align with recently published changes made to the joint WIOA performance accountability guidance that are responsive to public comments received during the renewal of this ICR.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 3292 Name of Law: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act
  

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:
	88 FR 48229	07/26/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 83106	11/28/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education	N/A	NRS Instrument

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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	57	57	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,700	5,700	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $177,797

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.     No

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.     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? No

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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: 07/09/2024

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