Annual Performance Reporting (APR) System for NIDRR Grantees (RERCs, RRTCS, FIPs, ARRTs, DBTAC, DRRPs) (JS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Rehabilation Research and Training Centers (RRTC) Program Form and Instruction	Modified
Small Business Innovative Research Projects (SBIR) Form and Instruction	New
Disability Business Technology Assistance Center (DBTAC) Form and Instruction	New
Form N\A Knowledge Translation Projects (KT) Form and Instruction	New
Form N\A Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Projects (ARRT) Form and Instruction	New
Field Initiated Projects (FI) Form and Instruction	New
Disability & Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Form and Instruction	New
Model Systems Centers (MS) Form and Instruction	New
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Form and Instruction	New
Att_OMB desk Memo 1.31.07.doc Supplementary Document	2007-01-31
att. NIDRR Support statement 4.07.doc Supporting Statement A	0000-00-00

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
21706	Rehabilation Research and Training Centers (RRTC) Program Form and Instruction	Modified
179862	Small Business Innovative Research Projects (SBIR) Form and Instruction	New
179861	Disability Business Technology Assistance Center (DBTAC) Form and Instruction	New
179860	Knowledge Translation Projects (KT) Form and Instruction	New
179859	Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Projects (ARRT) Form and Instruction	New
179824	Field Initiated Projects (FI) Form and Instruction	New
179823	Disability & Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Form and Instruction	New
179822	Model Systems Centers (MS) Form and Instruction	New
179821	Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1820-0675	ICR Reference No: 200704-1820-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200603-1820-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/OSERS	Agency Tracking No: 3277
Title: Annual Performance Reporting (APR) System for NIDRR Grantees (RERCs, RRTCS, FIPs, ARRTs, DBTAC, DRRPs) (JS)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/15/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/27/2007
Terms of Clearance: OMB concurs that ED must comply with OMB's 1997 guidelines on race and ethnicity, particularly the guidelines requiring individuals to be able to select one or more races.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2010	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2007
Responses	271	0	340
Time Burden (Hours)	5,740	0	5,440
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: NIDRR will use the information gathered through this system to comply with EDGAR, enable grantees to complete 524B reporting requirements, and provide OMB information requested for assessment of performance on GPRA indicators and the PART evaluation. Respondents are approximately 270 grantees in 10 NIDRR programs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 99 - 506 301 Name of Law: Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended
  

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:
	72 FR 6224	02/09/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 18964	04/16/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 9

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Model Systems Centers (MS)	N/A	Model Systems Centers (MS)
Field Initiated Projects (FI)	N/A	Field Initiated Projects (FI)
Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Projects (ARRT)	N\A	Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Projects (ARRT)
Small Business Innovative Research Projects (SBIR)	N/A	Small Business Innovative Research Projects (SBIRP)
Disability & Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP)	N/A	Disability & Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP)
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC)	N/A	Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC)
Rehabilation Research and Training Centers (RRTC) Program	N/A	Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Program
Disability Business Technology Assistance Center (DBTAC)	N/A	Disability Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC)
Knowledge Translation Projects (KT)	N\A	Knowledge Translation Projects (KT)

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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	271	340	0	-69	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,740	5,440	0	300	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: These 9 performance reports are all processed within this one system. As grantees log into it with their customized passwords, they will receive only those questions that are appropriate for their specific program. By consolidating these programs into one system, the public has been saved unnecessary burden since the results have been streamlined to only require those items from each program that are mandated.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $231,000

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)? 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: 04/27/2007

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