Grant Awards and Cooperative Agreements

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FRA F 229 Grant Awards and Cooperative Agreements Form	Modified
Justification for Non-Substantive Change_2130-0615.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2016-12-21
Justification for Non-Substantive Change.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2016-11-09
Grants_Supporting_Statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-12-16
30_Day_FRN_Grants.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-11-24
60_Day_FRN_Grants.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-11-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
219064	Grant Awards and Cooperative Agreements Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0615	ICR Reference No: 201611-2130-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201602-2130-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Grant Awards and Cooperative Agreements
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  Yes
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/03/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/22/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2019	02/28/2019	02/28/2019
Responses	25,068	0	25,068
Time Burden (Hours)	39,521	0	39,521
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The non-substantive changes to this collection are: 1. Add an electronic signature line to FRA Form # 31. This change does not effect the total burden time to complete the form nor does it collect any new information. 2. Add the correct version of the previously approved form FRA Form #229, which was approved under OMB Control Number 2130-0548 on 09/03/2015. This change does not effect the total burden time to complete the form nor does it collect any new information. No other changes have been made to this collection. The only change to this form is adding the correct expiration date as approved under OMB Control No. 2130-0548. FRA solicits grant applications for viable projects including, but not limited to, preconstruction planning activities, safety improvements, congestion relief, improvement of grade crossings, rail line relocation, as well as projects that encourage development, expansion, and upgrades to passenger and freight rail infrastructure and services. Funded projects are those that meet FRA and government wide evaluation standards and align with the President’s key strategic transportation goals to create safe and efficient transportation choices, build a foundation for economic competitiveness, promote energy efficiency and environmental quality, and support interconnected livable communities. FRA administers award agreements for both construction and non-construction projects that will result in service benefits or other tangible improvements in rail corridors. These projects include completion of preliminary engineering, environmental research and development, final design, and construction.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 329 10 Name of Law: The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 9002 Name of Law: SAFETEA-LU
   PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 105 Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008
   PL: Pub.L. 111 - 5 12 Name of Law: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
  

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:
	80 FR 182	09/21/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 226	11/24/2015
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 Awards and Cooperative Agreements	FRA F 30, FRA F 33, FRA F 34, SF 424a, SF 424d, FRA F 31, FRA F 32, FRA F 35, FRA F 229, SF 270, SF 424, SF 424b, SF 242c, SF 425, SF-LLL	NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Supplier Scouting ,   REQUEST FOR ADVANCE ,   Application for Federal Assistance ,   BUDGET INFORMATION - Non-Construction Programs ,   ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS ,   BUDGET INFORMATION - Construction Programs ,   ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS ,   FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORT ,   DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES ,   Certifications Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters, ,   Federal Railroad Administration Grant Adjustment Request Form ,   Service Outcome Agreement (SOA) Annual Reporting ,   Grant/Cooperative Agreement Final Performance Report􀀃 ,   Quarterly Progress Report ,   Grant Application Form

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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	25,068	25,068	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	39,521	39,521	0	0	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $949,909

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:  Yes

OIRA authorizes any Agency to begin using a Common Form associated with this ICR automatically after 5 calendar days from the date the agency's RCF including the common form was received in OIRA.

Description/Changes for Common Form Usage: 

Approved RCFs using this ICR

Agency/Sub Agency	RCF ID	RCF Title	RCF Status	IC Title

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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: 11/22/2016

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