National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (EDMAP and STATEMAP)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Published 30 Day.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-24
60 day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-31
EDMAP STATEMAP Supporting Statement 08.13.2012.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-08-14
PL 102-185.doc Supplementary Document	2008-10-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
203536	STATEMAP Technical (Final) Report Instruction	New
203535	EDMAP Technical (Final) Report Instruction	New
186930	STATEMAP Application Instruction	Modified
186929	EDMAP Application Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0088	ICR Reference No: 201207-1028-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200806-1028-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (EDMAP and STATEMAP)
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: 10/18/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/24/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2012
Responses	185	0	101
Time Burden (Hours)	5,220	0	2,020
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Each year, the NCGMP receives Federal funds to support geologic mapping efforts in its STATEMAP, and EDMAP components through competitive funding processes. The primary objective of the EDMAP component of the NCGMP is to train the next generation of geologic mappers. The primary objective of the STATEMAP component of the NCGMP is to establish the geologic framework of areas determined to be vital to the economic, social, or scientific welfare of individual States. All applications must be submitted through Grants.gov.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 102 - 285 31a-h Name of Law: National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992
   PL: Pub.L. 106 - 148 31 a-h Name of Law: the National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 1999
  

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 11565	02/27/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 51557	08/24/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
EDMAP Application
STATEMAP Application
EDMAP Technical (Final) Report
STATEMAP Technical (Final) Report

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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	185	101	0	90	-6	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,220	2,020	0	1,800	1,400	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: The change due to adjustment in agency estimate is based on our experience of administering this program and the outreach described in item 8 of the supporting statement. We are reporting a reduction in the number of EDMAP and STATEMAP applications received. We previously anticipated receiving 55 EDMAP applications annually. This number is reduced to 50. We also previously anticipated receiving 46 STATEMAP applications. This number is reduced to 45. Although we are reducing the anticipated number of applications we receive, based on our consultation and our own experience we are adjusting the estimated time to complete an application from 20 hours to 36 hours per respondent. The program change due to agency discretion occurred because we are now including the burden hours for completing the EDMAP and STATEMAP technical final reports which was not included in our previous submission to OMB. We estimate it will take approximately 20 hours for respondents to complete a final technical report.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $310,805

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: 08/24/2012

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