Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
EPSCoR Supporting Document_November 3 2016.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-11-07
Appendix 1 - EPSCoR.docx Supplementary Document	2016-11-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
224339	Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 4 Respondents Instruction	New
224338	Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 3 Respondents Instruction	New
224337	Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 2 Respondents Instruction	New
224336	Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 1 Respondents Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0243	ICR Reference No: 201611-3145-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/12/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/07/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	75	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	5,015	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	348,140	0	0

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Abstract: The Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) Programs Integrative (e.g., RII Track-1, RII Track-2) program provides multiyear (up to 5 years) support to Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) awardees as continuing awards that are among the largest (up to $4 million a year) awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Since the duration and size of these awards are extensive, it is necessary for the NSF to ensure that its substantial investment is spent appropriately, that each of the project meets the goals stated in its multi-year strategic plan, and that activities satisfy the goals and objectives of the EPSCoR program. The RII program currently funds 65 projects (and it is expected to increase). To enable effective oversight of its investment, the NSF requires that each currently funded project submit an annual progress report that describes all activities of the project (research, integration of research and education, diversity, workforce development, external engagement, evaluation and assessment, management and sustainability).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950, 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:
	81 FR 6544	02/08/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 78209	11/07/2016
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
Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 1 Respondents
Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 3 Respondents
Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 4 Respondents
Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 2 Respondents

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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	75	0	0	75	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,015	0	0	5,015	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	348,140	0	0	348,140	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection for NSF - these are reporting requirements that go beyond what is requested in the research performance progress reporting ICR (3145-0221).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $103,050

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]? No

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: 11/07/2016

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