International Conservation Grant Programs

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1018-0123 SSA Final 09052017.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-09-05
1018-0123 60-day FRN Published 06272017 82FR29093 2017-13420.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-03
Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
African Elephant Conservation Act of 1989.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Endangered Species Act.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
180688	Grant Reporting (Government) Instruction	Modified
180687	Grant Reporting (Private Sector) Instruction	Modified
180686	Grant Reporting (Individuals) Instruction	Modified
180685	Grant Application (Government)	Modified
180684	Grant Application (Private Sector)	Modified
11042	Grant Application (Individuals)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0123	ICR Reference No: 201702-1018-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201409-1018-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: International Conservation Grant Programs
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: 01/11/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/03/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2018
Responses	1,272	0	1,272
Time Burden (Hours)	38,856	0	38,856
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Applicants submit proposals for funding in response to notices of funding availability for international conservation grants. A panel of technical experts reviews each proposal to assess how well the proposed project addresses the requirements and priorities identified in the program's authorizing legislation. This information collection ensures that reviewers have sufficient information to select proposals for funding.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 4261 Name of Law: Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997
   US Code: 16 USC 85 Name of Law: Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004
   US Code: 16 USC 1531 et seq. Name of Law: Endangered Species Act
   US Code: 16 USC 5306 Name of Law: Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994
   US Code: 16 USC 4201-4245 Name of Law: African Elephant Conservation Act of 1989
   US Code: 16 USC 82 Name of Law: Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000
  

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:
	82 FR 29093	06/27/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 45882	10/02/2017
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
Grant Reporting (Individuals)
Grant Reporting (Private Sector)
Grant Reporting (Government)
Grant Application (Individuals)
Grant Application (Private Sector)
Grant Application (Government)

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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	1,272	1,272	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	38,856	38,856	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: $359,040

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 10/03/2017

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