SF-424 Research & Related (R&R)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SF-424 RR draft instructions.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-05-30
SF-424 RR Mock-up forms.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-05-30
R&R_SuppState_30-day_with_comments_FINAL.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-05-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
35959	SF-424 R&R DOC burden	Modified
185158	SF424 R&R DHS burden	New
185157	SF424 R&R NSF burden	New
185156	SF424 R&R USDA burden	New
185155	SF-424 R&R NASA burden	New
185154	SF424 R&R DOD burden	New
185153	SF-424 R&R HHS burden	New
185152	SF424 R&R ED burden	New
185151	SF424 R&R DOE burden	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 4040-0001	ICR Reference No: 200805-4040-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200502-4040-001
Agency/Subagency: EGOV	Agency Tracking No:
Title: SF-424 Research & Related (R&R)
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: 06/30/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/30/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2011	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2008
Responses	140,350	0	312,500
Time Burden (Hours)	8,538,803	0	12,500,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The SF-424 (R&R) is the government-wide data set for research grant applications. Federal agencies and grant applicants use the standard data set and definitions for paper and electronic research grants applications. The standard data set is the common Federal data set for research grant applications, replacing numerous agency data sets and reducing the administrative burden placed on the research grants community.

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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 Financial 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 10779	02/28/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 27831	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: 9

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
SF424 R&R USDA burden
SF424 R&R NSF burden
SF424 R&R DHS burden
SF424 R&R DOE burden
SF-424 R&R DOC burden
SF424 R&R ED burden
SF-424 R&R HHS burden
SF424 R&R DOD burden
SF-424 R&R NASA burden

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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	140,350	312,500	0	-172,150	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,538,803	12,500,000	0	-3,961,197	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: $1,044,405,566

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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