Application for Commission in the NOAA Officer Corps

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NOAA Form 56-42 Application for Commission in the NOAA Officer Corps and Interview Form and Instruction	Modified
Form NOAA Form 56-42A References for NOAA Corps Applicants Form and Instruction	New
0047 ss 061209rev.pdf Supporting Statement A	2009-06-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3974	Application for Commission in the NOAA Officer Corps and Interview Form and Instruction	Modified
189538	References for NOAA Corps Applicants Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0047	ICR Reference No: 200906-0648-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200604-0648-005
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for Commission in the NOAA Officer Corps
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: 12/15/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/22/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2009
Responses	1,800	0	600
Time Burden (Hours)	2,475	0	184
Cost Burden (Dollars)	21,750	0	5,000

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Abstract: The NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps is the uniformed service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a bureau of the United States Department of Commerce. The NOAA Corps provides a cadre of professionals trained in engineering, earth sciences, oceanography, meteorology, fisheries science, and other related disciplines who serve their country by supporting NOAA's mission of surveying the Earth's oceans, coasts, and atmosphere to ensure the economic and physical well-being of the Nation. NOAA Corps officers operate vessels and aircraft engaged in scientific missions and serve in leadership positions throughout NOAA. Persons wishing to apply for an appointment in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps must submit an application package that consists of form 56-42, three letters of recommendation using form 56-42A and official college transcripts. Applicants must also complete an interview with a NOAA Corps officer.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 33 USC Chapter 43 Name of Law: Application for Appointment in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps
  

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:
	74 FR 6016	03/04/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 29471	06/22/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for Commission in the NOAA Officer Corps and Interview	NOAA Form 56-42	Application for NOAA Corps
References for NOAA Corps Applicants	NOAA Form 56-42A	Reference letter and 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	1,800	600	0	0	1,200	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,475	184	0	0	2,291	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	21,750	5,000	0	0	16,750	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: Significant changes have been made to both estimated total burden hours and estimated total cost to the public. Estimated total burden hours to the public have been increased by 1,245 percent. This increase reflects two adjustments and two program changes: Adjustments: a trend of increasing numbers of applicants as well as increased recruiting efforts, and correction of the underestimation of time required to complete the previous version of the form Program changes: the addition of two essay questions to NOAA Form 56-42, 3), as well as a requirement that all applicants to complete an interview. Estimated total annual cost to the public has been increased by 340 percent. This is also a reflection of the trend of increasing numbers of applicants and increased recruiting efforts. It also accounts for a general increase in postage costs, and costs for each applicant’s travel (this last related to the program change, the requirement to complete an interview with an appropriate NOAA Corps officer).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,000

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)? 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: 06/22/2009

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