Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form DS-576 Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP) Form and Instruction	Modified
Legal Authorities (6-2014).doc Supplementary Document	2014-11-24
Supporting Statement (9-2014).docx Supporting Statement A	2014-11-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14849	Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0036	ICR Reference No: 201409-1405-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201107-1405-001
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 01/05/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/19/2014
Terms of Clearance: State may resubmit this revision of the currently approved information collection with the appropriate supporting documentation.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2014	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2015
Responses	196	0	196
Time Burden (Hours)	294	0	294
Cost Burden (Dollars)	598	0	598

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Abstract: The Office of Overseas Schools of the Department of State (A/OPR/ OS) is responsible for determining that adequate educational opportunities exist at Foreign Service Posts for dependents of U.S. Government personnel stationed abroad, and for assisting American-sponsored overseas schools to demonstrate U.S. educational philosophy and practice. GRASP, regulated by Section 29 of the Department of State Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2701), is used to gather information about the schools, their enrollment, staff programs and budget, which is necessary to appraise each school seeking assistance, determine

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 22 USC 2452 Name of Law: Mutual Educational and Cultural Affairs Act of 1961, as amended, Section 102
   US Code: 22 USC 2701 Name of Law: Department of State Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended, Section 29
   US Code: 22 USC 2396(d) Name of Law: Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, Section 636 (d)
  

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:
	79 FR 35628	06/23/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 56095	09/18/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Grant Request Automated Submissions Program (GRASP)	DS-576, DS-574, DS-573, DS-575	Overseas School Program Request for Assistance ,   Overseas School Questionnaire ,   Information Regarding Professional Staff Members of Overseas Schools ,   Overseas School Summary Budget Information

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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: Increase in number of respondents (2) caused increase in burden hours and repondent costs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,334

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: 09/19/2014

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