Mineral Resources External Research Program (MRERP)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
30 Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-26
1028-0089_MRERP_Published 60 Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-03
MRERP-SupportingStatement-09July2012.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-07-09
Major Authorizing Legislations.doc Supplementary Document	2009-02-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
188191	MRERP - Final Report ( State/Local/Tribal) Instruction	Modified
188190	MRERP - Final Report (Private Sector) Instruction	Modified
188189	MRERP - Final Report (Individuals) Instruction	Modified
186967	MRERP - Application (State/Local/Tribal) Instruction	Modified
186965	MRERP - Application (Private Sector) Instruction	Modified
185416	MRERP - Application (Individuals) Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0089	ICR Reference No: 201207-1028-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200805-1028-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Mineral Resources External Research Program (MRERP)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/11/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/26/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2012
Responses	40	0	40
Time Burden (Hours)	1,580	0	3,060
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Through the Mineral Resources External Research Program (MRERP), the USGS offers an annual competitive grant and/or cooperative agreement opportunity to individuals, State agencies, tribal governments or organizations, and industry or other private sector organizations. To submit a proposal for the MRERP, a project narrative must be completed and submitted via Grants.gov. For multi-year projects, an annual progress report must be completed. For all projects, a final technical report is required at the end of the project period.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 31 et seq. Name of Law: Organic Act of March 3, 1879
   US Code: 16 USC 1131 Name of Law: Wilderness Act of 1964
   US Code: 16 USC 3141 Name of Law: Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980,
   US Code: 30 USC 1601 et seq. Name of Law: National Materials and Mineral Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980
  

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:
	77 FR 25193	04/27/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 43856	07/26/2012
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
MRERP - Application (Private Sector)
MRERP - Application (Individuals)
MRERP - Application (State/Local/Tribal)
MRERP - Final Report (Individuals)
MRERP - Final Report (Private Sector)
MRERP - Final Report ( State/Local/Tribal)

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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	40	40	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,580	3,060	0	0	-1,480	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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 burden hour estimates were adjusted based on the feedback received through consultation with former applicants.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $27,754

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 07/26/2012

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