Aviation Research Grants Program

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form SF-272 Aviation Research Grants Program	Form	Modified	Repair queued
2120-0559 2006 revised.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2007-01-12	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
25631	Aviation Research Grants Program	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0559	ICR Reference No: 200611-2120-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200308-2120-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Aviation Research Grants Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 01/17/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/29/2006
Terms of Clearance: This information collection request is being returned as improperly submitted due to failure to certify. When resubmitting to OMB, please certify the collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2006	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2007
Responses	100	0	100
Time Burden (Hours)	1,400	0	1,400
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The FAA Aviation Research and Development Grants Program establishes uniform policies and procedures for the award and administration of research grants to colleges, universities, not for profit organizations, and profit organizations for security research. This program implements OMB Circular A-110, Pub. L. 101-508, Section 9205 and 9208 and Pub. L. 101-604, Section 107(d).

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 101 - 508 9205, 9208 Name of Law: The Federal Aviation Administration Research, Engineering, and Development Authorization Act of 1990
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 106 - 107 5-6 Name of Law: Federal Financial Assitance Management Improvement Act of 1999

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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:
	71 FR 36869	06/28/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 64606	11/02/2006
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
Aviation Research Grants Program	SF-3881, 9550-5, SF-269, SF-270, SF-272, SF-424	Federal Cash Transactions Report ,   Final Project Report ,   Application for Federal Assistance ,   ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form ,   Financial Status Report ,   Request for Advance or Reimbursement

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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: The decrease in burden hours is a direct result of President Bush's Management agenda, specifically, P.L. 106-107, which speaks about grants.gov (electronic grants). Electronic submission of proposals has led to the decrease, requiring less time to retrieve the documents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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: 11/29/2006

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