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OMB Control No:
2130-0615
ICR Reference No:
202204-2130-006
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202107-2130-004
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FRA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Grant Awards and Cooperative Agreements
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
05/05/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/26/2022
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
Responses
6,570
0
6,570
Time Burden (Hours)
31,811
0
31,811
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This is a voluntary reporting collection open to all Railroads and local and state governments, and is used for administering the FRA Grants Management Program. Frequency of reporting varies depending upon the stage of the grant process (award, maintenance or close out). All reporting is directed to FRA when submitted. This is a revision to a currently approved collection. The purpose of the program: 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. 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
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 329 10
Name of Law: The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 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:
86 FR 26771
05/17/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 41535
08/02/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
18
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Applicant Financial Capability Questionnaire
FRA F 251 (04/2022)
Applicant Financial Capability Questionnaire
Application for Federal Assistance
SF 424
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
Assurances for Construction Programs
SF 424D
Assurances for Construction Programs
Assurances for Non-Construction Programs
SF 424B
Assurance - Non-Construction Programs
Budget Information for Construction Programs
SF 424C
Budget Information - Construction Programs
Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs
SF 424A
Budget Information - Non-Construction Programs
Certifications Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters, Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and Lobbying
FRA F 30
Certifications Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters, Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and Lobbying
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
SF LLL
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
Environmental Process
FRA F 217
Categorical Exclusion Worksheet
Federal Financial Report
SF 425
Federal Financial Report
Final Performance Report
FRA F 33
Grant Adjustment Request Form (GARF)
FRA F 31
Grant Adjustment Request Form (GARF)
Grant Application Form (FRA F 35)
FRA F 35
Grant Application Form
NIST Manufacturing & Buy America Component
FRA F 229
Payment Summary Spreadsheet
FRA F 252
Payment Summary Spreadsheet
Quarterly Progress Report
FRA F 34
Quaterly Progress Report
Request for Advance or Reimbursement
SF 270
Request for Advance or Reimbursement
Service Outcome Agreement (SOA) Annual Reporting
FRA F 32
Service Outcome Agreement (SOA) Annual Reporting
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
6,570
6,570
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
31,811
31,811
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:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,531,126
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
Agency Contact:
Michael Longley 202 493-6377 michael.longley@dot.gov
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Description/Changes for Common Form Usage:
Approved RCFs using this ICR
Agency/Sub Agency
RCF ID
RCF Title
RCF Status
IC Title
FFIEC
202205-3139-001CF
Federal Financial Report
Active
Federal Financial Report
FFIEC
202205-3139-002CF
Certifications
Active
Assurances for Non-Construction Programs , Certifications Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters, Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and Lobbying
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:
04/26/2022
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