Volcano Hazards Program (VHP)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
30 Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-02-09
60 FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-12-30
VHP Announcement.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-19
Public Law 93.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-07-15
VHP_support_statement_1_19_2010.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-01-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
189912	VHP Final Report (Private) Instruction	Modified
189911	VHP Application (Private) Instruction	Modified
189617	VHP Final Report (State/Local/Tribal Govt) Instruction	Modified
189616	VHP Application (State/Local/Tribal Govt) Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0090	ICR Reference No: 200909-1028-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200906-1028-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Volcano Hazards Program (VHP)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/13/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/09/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2010
Responses	32	0	32
Time Burden (Hours)	796	0	796
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-5) provided funding for the improvement of volcano and other monitoring systems and other monitoring-related activities that contribute to mitigation of volcano hazards. The VHP of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will continue to accept proposals from State geological surveys and academic institutions to advance the scientific understanding of volcanic processes and to lessen the harmful impacts of volcanic activity in FY10. We will accept proposals from State geological surveys and academic institutions requesting funds to assist in the monitoring of active volcanoes and to conduct volcano-related research. Financial assistance will be awarded on a competitive basis following the evaluation and ranking of State and academic applications by a review panel composed of representatives from the USGS and the private sector.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 93 - 288 202 Name of Law: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act
  

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 58973	11/16/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 6215	02/08/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
VHP Application (Private)
VHP Final Report (State/Local/Tribal Govt)
VHP Final Report (Private)
VHP Application (State/Local/Tribal Govt)

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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	32	32	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	796	796	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $54,228

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)? Yes

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: 02/09/2010

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