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	Removed
Annual Performance Report Form for NIDRR Grants Form and Instruction	New
Small Business Innovative Research Projects (SBIR) Form and Instruction	Removed
Disability Business Technology Assistance Center (DBTAC) Form and Instruction	Removed
Form N\A Knowledge Translation Projects (KT) Form and Instruction	Removed
Form N\A Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Projects (ARRT) Form and Instruction	Removed
Field Initiated Projects (FI) Form and Instruction	Removed
Disability & Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Form and Instruction	Removed
Model Systems Centers (MS) Form and Instruction	Removed
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Form and Instruction	Removed
Att_OMB Supporting Statement 1820-0675.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-06-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
21706	Rehabilation Research and Training Centers (RRTC) Program Form and Instruction	Removed
193075	Annual Performance Report Form for NIDRR Grants Form and Instruction	New
179862	Small Business Innovative Research Projects (SBIR) Form and Instruction	Removed
179861	Disability Business Technology Assistance Center (DBTAC) Form and Instruction	Removed
179860	Knowledge Translation Projects (KT) Form and Instruction	Removed
179859	Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Projects (ARRT) Form and Instruction	Removed
179824	Field Initiated Projects (FI) Form and Instruction	Removed
179823	Disability & Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Form and Instruction	Removed
179822	Model Systems Centers (MS) Form and Instruction	Removed
179821	Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Form and Instruction	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1820-0675	ICR Reference No: 201005-1820-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201004-1820-002
Agency/Subagency: ED/OSERS	Agency Tracking No: 4263
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 09/14/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/09/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2013	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2010
Responses	276	0	271
Time Burden (Hours)	14,352	0	13,550
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Annual Performance Reporting Forms (APRs) are completed via the Internet. Data collected through these forms will be used to: (a) facilitate program planning and management; (b) respond to Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) requirements; and (c) respond to the reporting requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993 (P.L. 103-62).

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 93 - 112 301 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:
	75 FR 17136	04/05/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 32164	06/07/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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

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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	276	271	0	5	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	14,352	13,550	0	802	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: Estimated burden has increased 802 hours to allow for completion of a new APR section that collects data on external use and adoption of NIDRR-funded outputs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $238,000

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]? No

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)? No

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: 06/09/2010

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