General Clearance Grant Application and Post-Award Processes

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
State Programs - Non-Cons Assurances Form (SF-424B).pdf Supplementary Document	2012-09-19
SF424S_Instructions.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-09-19
Burden estimates 2012_9-19-12_2.xlsx Supplementary Document	2012-09-19
SF424S - example.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-09-19
Supporting Document - Guidelines for Acknowledging IMLS.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
State Programs Guidelines for Pacific Territories Freely Associated States and US Virgin Islands.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
Sparks Ignition Grants for Libraries and Museums.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
Native American Native Hawaiian Museum Services Grants.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
Native American Library Services Basic Grants.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
National Leadership Grants for Museums Guidelines- 2013 - 7.10.12.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
National Leadership Grants for Libraries.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture Grants.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
MFA Guidelines-2013 -7.10.12.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums Grants.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grants.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
FY2013BoilerplateforOMBApproval-7.5.12.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
FP-Application-Word-Fill-In-2011 - Museum Assessment Program Grants as pdf.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
Five year State Plan Guidelines for State Library Administrative Agencies 2013-2017.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
CAPapp2012_Sample - Guidelines and Applciation - Grants.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-07-17
Grant Guidelines Applications justification A 0029 - revised 9-19-12.docx Supporting Statement A	2012-09-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3137-0029	ICR Reference No: 201207-3137-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201106-3137-004
Agency/Subagency: IMLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: General Clearance Grant Application and Post-Award Processes
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/20/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/24/2012
Terms of Clearance: Updated supporting documents.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2013
Responses	1,727	0	2,074
Time Burden (Hours)	51,010	0	58,568
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,398,195	0	1,540,354

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Abstract: IMLS requests delegation of authority to review and approve all agency information collection requests (excluding surveys, evaluations, and data calls used for policy-making purposes, under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collections in this package include all of the guidelines and instructions to (1) apply for IMLS support, (2) identify grant reviewers, and (3) complete post-award reports for the agency's grant programs. In a separate clearance submission (3137-0071) and justification, IMLS is requesting a three-year generic clearance for all forms used in its grant programs, including application materials and post-award reports.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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 91	05/10/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 135	07/13/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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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	1,727	2,074	0	-347	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	51,010	58,568	0	-7,558	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,398,195	1,540,354	0	-142,159	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The number of applications has decreased slightly since 2010. IMLS has removed several grant programs and added 2 new programs since the last full clearance. (Average hourly wage has increased slightly from $26.30 to $27.41.)

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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? Yes

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: 07/24/2012

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