The National Map: Topographic Data Grants

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1028-0092 30-day FRN 2016-23471.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-29
1028-0092 SS-A Topographic data grants 2016-09-21.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-09-21
44 USC 101 E-Govt Act of 2002.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-20
EO 12906 Geographic Data Acquisition 1994-04.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-09-20
1028-0092 60-day FRN topographic data grants 2016-10041.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-07-19
43 CFR 36d.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-09-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
190326	NM Program Final Reports (Private) Instruction	Modified
190325	NM Program Monthly Reports (Private) Instruction	Modified
190324	NM Program Application (Private) Instruction	Modified
190315	NM Program Final Report (State/Local/Tribal) Instruction	Modified
189981	NM Program Monthly Reports (State/Local/Tribal) Instruction	Modified
189980	NM Program Application (State/Local/Tribal) Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0092	ICR Reference No: 201602-1028-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201306-1028-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: Anthony Martin, Kevin Wood
Title: The National Map: Topographic Data Grants
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: 01/12/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/29/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2017
Responses	280	0	175
Time Burden (Hours)	3,060	0	4,980
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The National Geospatial Program (NGP) of the US Geological Survey (USGS) provides funding to collect, archive and disseminate base layer geospatial data as part of The National Map. We accept applications from State, Local or Tribal governments; nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations; and academic institutions to advance the development of The National Map and other national geospatial databases.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 12906 Name/Subject of EO: Coordinating Geographic Data Access
   US Code: 44 USC 101 Name of Law: E-Government Act of 2002
  

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:
	81 FR 25690	04/29/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 66994	09/29/2016
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
NM Program Final Reports (Private)
NM Program Monthly Reports (State/Local/Tribal)
NM Program Application (Private)
NM Program Monthly Reports (Private)
NM Program Final Report (State/Local/Tribal)
NM Program Application (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	280	175	0	140	-35	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,060	4,980	0	140	-2,060	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: Based upon participation during the past three years, we expect the number of requests to almost double. The quarterly reports have been changed to monthly reports to provide insight into project progress or delays.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $31,901

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)? Yes

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: 09/29/2016

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