Application for Grants under Disability and Rehabilitation Research (1894-0001)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Att_1820-0027 Forms Pkg 133ABEGPN.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-29
Att_1820-0027 Forms Pkg 133F.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-29
Att_1820-0027 program descriptions.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-29
Att_1820-0027 Table of Contents.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-29
Att_OMB letter - Bridget Dooling 1820-0027.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-29
Att_1820-0027 Supporting Statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-01-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
191896	FY2011 Appl Kit for Advanced Rehab Research Training Project Instruction	New
191895	FY2011 Appl Kit for Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Instruction	New
191894	FY2011 Application Kit for Field Initiated Program Instruction	New
191886	FY2011 Appl Pack for Research Fellowships Program Instruction	New
191885	2010 Appl Package for Rehab Engineering Research Centers Instruction	New
191883	2010 Application Pack for Rehab Research and Training Centers Instruction	New
191881	FY2010 Appl. Package for Disability Rehab. Research Projects Instruction	New
178562	Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Project (P) Instruction	Removed
178561	Special Projects & Demonstrations for Spinal cord Injuries Program (N) Instruction	Removed
178560	Field Initiated Project (G) Instruction	Removed
178559	Research Fellowships (F) Instruction	Removed
178558	Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (E) Instruction	Removed
178537	Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (B) Instruction	Removed
178523	Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (A) Instruction	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1820-0027	ICR Reference No: 201001-1820-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200701-1820-002
Agency/Subagency: ED/OSERS	Agency Tracking No: 4206
Title: Application for Grants under Disability and Rehabilitation Research (1894-0001)
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: 03/07/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/03/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2010
Responses	655	0	650
Time Burden (Hours)	131,000	0	130,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This application package invites grants for research and related activities in Rehabilitation of Individuals with disabilities. This is in response to Pub. L. 93-112, Secs. 14(a) and 762, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The grant application package contains program profiles, standard forms, program regulations, Federal Register information, FAQs, and transmitting instructions. Applicants are primarily institutions of higher education, but may also include States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations and hospitals; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. NIDRR's Research Fellowship is for qualified individuals only.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 711(a) and 762 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 5060	02/01/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 5060	02/01/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Project (P)
FY2011 Appl Kit for Advanced Rehab Research Training Project
FY2010 Appl. Package for Disability Rehab. Research Projects
2010 Application Pack for Rehab Research and Training Centers
FY2011 Application Kit for Field Initiated Program
Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (E)
Special Projects & Demonstrations for Spinal cord Injuries Program (N)
Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (A)
Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (B)
Research Fellowships (F)
Field Initiated Project (G)
2010 Appl Package for Rehab Engineering Research Centers
FY2011 Appl Pack for Research Fellowships Program
FY2011 Appl Kit for Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems

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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	655	650	0	5	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	131,000	130,000	0	1,000	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 number of applicants may increase due to a wider dissemination and outreach effort by NIDRR staff. Posting competitions on the Grants.gov website or e-Application has also increased interest for these applications. We are adding an option to use a voluntary Letter of Intent to assist with our peer review process and updating the electronic grant submission information.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $454,337

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: 02/03/2010

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