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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
2130-0615
ICR Reference No:
201511-2130-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FRA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Grant Awards and Cooperative Agreements
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
02/04/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/16/2015
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2019
36 Months From Approved
Responses
25,068
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
39,521
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
FRA solicits grant applications for viable projects including, but not limited to, preconstruction planning activities, safety improvements, congestion relief, improvement of grade crossings, rail line relocation, as well as projects that encourage development, expansion, and upgrades to passenger and freight rail infrastructure and services. Funded projects are those that meet FRA and government wide evaluation standards and align with the President’s key strategic transportation goals to create safe and efficient transportation choices, build a foundation for economic competitiveness, promote energy efficiency and environmental quality, and support interconnected livable communities. FRA administers award agreements for both construction and non-construction projects that will result in service benefits or other tangible improvements in rail corridors. These projects include completion of preliminary engineering, environmental research and development, final design, and construction.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 329 10
Name of Law: The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 59 9002
Name of Law: SAFETEA-LU
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 432 105
Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 5 12
Name of Law: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
80 FR 182
09/21/2015
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
80 FR 226
11/24/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Grant Awards and Cooperative Agreements
FRA F 35, SF 424a, SF 424d, FRA F 30, FRA F 31, FRA F 33, FRA F 34, FRA F 229, SF 270, SF 424, SF 424b, FRA F 32, SF 242c, SF 425, SF-LLL
Certifications Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters,
,
Grant Adjustment Request Form
,
Service Outcome Agreement (SOA) Annual Reporti
,
Grant/Cooperative Agreement Final Performance Report
,
Quarterly Progress Report
,
Grant Application Form
,
NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Supplier Scouting
,
REQUEST FOR ADVANCE
,
Application for Federal Assistance
,
BUDGET INFORMATION - Non-Construction Programs
,
ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
,
BUDGET INFORMATION - Construction Programs
,
ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
,
FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORT
,
DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
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
25,068
0
0
25,068
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
39,521
0
0
39,521
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:
While this is a new information collection, this information collection is combining 4 separate collections (OMB Control Numbers 2130-0587, 2130-0584, 2130-0578, and 2130-0580) into one collection for better efficiency. Therefore, the previously approved collections will be discontinued upon approve of this new combined ICR.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$949,909
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]?
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)?
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Maryanne McNamara 202 493-6393 maryann.mcnamara@dot.gov
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Description/Changes for Common Form Usage:
The Common Form usage includes those Standard Form associated with Grant Management
Approved RCFs using this ICR
Agency/Sub Agency
RCF ID
RCF Title
RCF Status
IC Title
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:
12/16/2015
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