Technical Evaluation Surveys

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Technical Evaluation Surveys Form and Instruction	Modified
DTSSurveys.30.2017.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-06-21
TechEvaluation 2017 Part A.jsr.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-05-10
DTS Evals.60.2017.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-03-15
TechEvaluation 2017 Part B.jsr.docx Supporting Statement B	2017-03-15
GPRA1993.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-11-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
11403	Technical Evaluation Surveys Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1029-0114	ICR Reference No: 201703-1029-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201312-1029-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/OSMRE	Agency Tracking No: Technical Evaluation Surveys
Title: Technical Evaluation Surveys
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: 08/11/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/21/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2017
Responses	106	0	375
Time Burden (Hours)	9	0	31
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The series of surveys are needed to ensure that technical assistance activities, technology transfer activities, and technical forums are useful for those who participate or receive the assistance. These surveys are the primary means through which OSMRE evaluates its performance in meeting the performance goals outlined in its annual plans developed pursuant to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 30 USC 1201 et seq. Name of Law: The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
  

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 12840	03/07/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 28351	06/21/2017
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
Technical Evaluation Surveys	N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A	Meeting/Forum Evaluation ,   AVSO Services Evaluation Form ,   Technical Assistance Evaluation ,   Technical Transfer Evaluation

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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	106	375	0	0	-269	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9	31	0	0	-22	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: This information collection request will reduce the burden hours to 9, a reduction of 22 hours due to a reduction in use. While the percentage of surveys returned has stayed consistent at 71% in 2013 to 70% in 2016, funding and other initiatives reduced the technical programs recently.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,743

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 06/21/2017

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