Annual Performance Report for the Gaining Early Awareness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Program (JS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 84.334 Annual Performance Report for the Gaining Early Awareness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Program (JS) Form and Instruction	Modified
response to Rachel Potter 2-5-07.doc Supplementary Document	2007-02-11
Gear Up OMB Memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-08
Att_GU Perf. Indic. Update.doc Supplementary Document	2006-12-08
Att_0777 supporting statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2006-12-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
22108	Annual Performance Report for the Gaining Early Awareness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Program (JS) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0777	ICR Reference No: 200612-1840-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200401-1840-002
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No: 03194
Title: Annual Performance Report for the Gaining Early Awareness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Program (JS)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/12/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/12/2006
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2010	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2007
Responses	328	0	316
Time Burden (Hours)	11,152	0	11,060
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this information collection is accountability for program implementation and student outcomes for the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). The information collected enables the U.S. Department of Education to demonstrate its progress in meeting the GEAR UP performance objectives as reflected in the indicators.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 244 403 Name of Law: Higher Education Amendments of 1998
  

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:
	71 FR 58386	10/03/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 71146	12/08/2006
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
Annual Performance Report for the Gaining Early Awareness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Program (JS)	84.334	Revised Gear Up Performance Report

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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	328	316	0	12	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,152	11,060	0	92	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 change in burden is due to an increase in the number of Gear Up grantees, from 316 in FY 2003, to 328 in FY 2006 and the fact that it is now submitted electronically. The number of hours per grantee to complete the Annual Performance Report was reduced by one hour as the electronic version totals all federal and non-federal budget information.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $76,727

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

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: 12/12/2006

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