Energy Cooperatives to Support the National Coal Resources Data System (NCRDS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
43USC31.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-09-10
30USC208.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-09-16
30 day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-10-13
FR 60 day notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-09-10
NCRDS Supporting Statement 100609.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-10-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
190922	NCRDS Reports (Individuals) Instruction	New
190921	NCRDS Applications (Individuals) Instruction	New
190920	NCRDS Reports (Private) Instruction	New
190919	NCRDS Applications (Private) Instruction	New
190582	NCRDS Reports (State/Local and Tribal) Instruction	New
190581	NCRDS Applications (State/Local/Tribal) Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0094	ICR Reference No: 200909-1028-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Energy Cooperatives to Support the National Coal Resources Data System (NCRDS)
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: 01/12/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/13/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2013	36 Months From Approved
Responses	35	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	300	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Energy Resources Program (ERP) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement and/or grant opportunity to State agencies and universities that have the ability to provide geologic data and conduct research to support the National Coal Resources Data System and other solid-fuel energy assessment projects being conducted by the Energy Resources Program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 158011 Name of Law: Public Health and Welfare
   US Code: 43 USC 31 et seq Name of Law: Public Lands (USGS Organic Act)
   US Code: 30 USC 208-1 Name of Law: Mineral, Lands and Mines
  

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 22760	05/14/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 52501	10/13/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NCRDS Applications (Individuals)
NCRDS Applications (State/Local/Tribal)
NCRDS Reports (State/Local and Tribal)
NCRDS Applications (Private)
NCRDS Reports (Individuals)
NCRDS Reports (Private)

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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	35	0	0	35	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	300	0	0	300	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $20,348

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)? 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: 10/13/2009

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