SF-424 Mandatory (M)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 4040-0002 DOL burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M) Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 4040-0002 USDA burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M) Form and Instruction	New
Form 4040-0002 NEA burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M) Form and Instruction	New
Form 4040-0002 DoED burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M) Form and Instruction	New
Form 4040-0002 DOT burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M) Form and Instruction	New
424_Mandatory_SS_with_comments_FINAL.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-05-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
35961	DOL burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M) Form and Instruction	Modified
185145	USDA burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M) Form and Instruction	New
185144	NEA burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M) Form and Instruction	New
185143	DoED burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M) Form and Instruction	New
185142	DOT burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M) Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 4040-0002	ICR Reference No: 200805-4040-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200506-4040-001
Agency/Subagency: EGOV	Agency Tracking No:
Title: SF-424 Mandatory (M)
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: 07/09/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/30/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2010	24 Months From Approved	08/31/2008
Responses	837	0	22,186
Time Burden (Hours)	807	0	22,186
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The SF-424(M) is the government-wide data set for grant applications/plans and related submissions under mandatory grant programs. Federal agencies and grant applicants will use the standard data set and definitions for paper and electronic grants applicatons/plans and related submissions under mandatory grant programs. The proposed standard data set replaces numerous agency data sets and reduces the administrative burden placed on the grants community, Federal agencies will not be required to collect all of the information included in the proposed data set.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 106 - 107 468 Name of Law: Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 282 2590 Name of Law: Federal Accountability and transparency Act of 2006
  

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:
	73 FR 1224	01/07/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 27830	05/14/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
DOL burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M)	4040-0002	SF-424 Mndatory
DOT burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M)	4040-0002	SF-424 Mandatory
DoED burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M)	4040-0002	SF-424 Mandatory
NEA burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M)	4040-0002	SF-424 Mandatory
USDA burden estimate for the SF-424 Mandatory (M)	4040-0002	SF-424 Mandatory

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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	837	22,186	0	-21,349	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	807	22,186	0	-21,379	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: The proposed collection is a revised collection. The burden hours on the proposed collection are based on agency estimates.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $12,839

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: 05/30/2008

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