National Science Foundation Large Facilities Manual

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
NSF Act of 1950.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-01-03	Available
Concatenated Comments file for LFM FR Draft May 2016.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-01-03	Available
Exhibit 3 - Public Comments on May 2016 Draft LFM along with associated NSF response.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-01-03	Available
LM-Meeting comments.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-01-03	Available
3145-0239 LFM SupportingStatement doc 12-19-16_Final Draft.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2017-01-03	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
215693	National Science Foundation Large Facilities Manual	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0239	ICR Reference No: 201612-3145-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201503-3145-003
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Science Foundation Large Facilities Manual
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: 06/12/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/03/2017
Terms of Clearance: Upon renewal of this collection for NSF's next submission under the Paperwork Reduction Act, NSF will need to consult with OMB in advance to discuss the potential of submitting this collection through the EO 12866 process as significant guidance or as a regulatory action.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2020	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2018
Responses	8	0	8
Time Burden (Hours)	80,000	0	80,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This manual provides guidance, policies, requirements, and recommended procedures and best practices to NSF staff and award recipients on effective project planning, management, and oversight of large facilities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act, as amended
  

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 28107	05/09/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 94427	12/23/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
National Science Foundation Large Facilities Manual

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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	8	8	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	80,000	80,000	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: $138,066

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: 01/03/2017

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