The SF-424 (R&R) is the government-wide data set for research grant applications. There are four requested changes to the SF 424 (R&R) Application for Federal Assistance (Cover): 1) Addition of a new field numbered 4.C and titled "Previous Grants.gov Tracking Number"; 2) Modification of an existing section "Person to be contacted on matters involving this application" to include the following fields (* to indicate Mandatory fields): Position/Title, Street1*, Street2, City*, County/Parish, State*, Province, Country*, ZIP/Postal Code*; 3) Update current field label for Item 18 from "SF LLL or other Explanatory Documentation" to "SF LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities) or Other Explanatory Documentation"; 4) Addition of a new optional field numbered 21 entitled "Cover Letter Attachment".
There are four requested changes to the R&R Other Project Information form: 1) Addition of yes/no question "1.b Is this a Clinical Trial?"; 2) Addition of a new field titled "3.a Areas of Research"; 3) Change existing field label for 4.a from "Does this project have an actual or potential impact on the environment?" to "Does this Project Have an Actual or Potential Impact - positive or negative- on the environment?"; 4) Change existing field label for 4.b from "If yes, please explain" to "If yes, please explain - Enter an explanation for the actual or potential impact (whether positive or negative) on the environment."
4040-0001 is composed of 14 ICs. Closing of comments was 6/28/11. Expiration is 6/30/11. The number and valid substance of comments require review by the OMB OFFM Grants Policy Committee Research and Related Workgroup. This workgroup is composed of HHS, NSF, DHS, NASA, DOE, DOD, USDA, and other research-oriented Federal entities. A formal document submitted by the Federal Demonstration Partnership (sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences) requests the elimination and consolidation of a number of ICs which would substantially reduce burden on the public. These recommendations have not only paperwork, but also system implications which must be strongly considered and requires the time and consideration.
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Pub.L. 109 - 282 2590
Name of Law: Federal Financial Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006
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Pub.L. 106 - 107 468
Name of Law: Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999
4040-0001 is composed of 14 ICs. There is a strong potential to eliminate a number of these ICs, consolidate forms, and reduce public burden that must be taken into consideration.
Program increase has resulted from an increase in the number of ICs developed over the past 3 years.
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:
(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;
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.
SF424RR Consolidated Comments.docx
R&R_SuppState_2011.doc
SF-424 R&R DOC burden