SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities and Certification Regarding Lobbying 4040-0013

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 4040-0013 SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form 4040-0013 Certification Regarding Lobbying	Form	New	Available
Supporting Statement 4040-0013 Lobbying ICs v1.1.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2018-11-08	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
785	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)	Form and Instruction	Modified	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
233669	Certification Regarding Lobbying	Form	New	Certification Regarding Lobbying

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 4040-0013	ICR Reference No: 201810-4040-011
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201508-4040-011
Agency/Subagency: EGOV	Agency Tracking No:
Title: SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities and Certification Regarding Lobbying 4040-0013
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  Yes
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/22/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/10/2018
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2022	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2019
Responses	16,627	0	8,388
Time Burden (Hours)	14,651	0	8,388
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The SF-LLL is the standard form for collecting information regarding lobbying activities paid with non-Federal funds, as required by the Byrd Amendment, as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. The Certification Regarding Lobbying form certifies that the grants applicant or awardee is required to complete the SF-LLL if lobbying activities are involved in the handling of Federal funds.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 31 USC 1352 Name of Law: Limitation on use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracting and grants
   PL: Pub.L. 106 - 107 468 Name of Law: Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 282 2590 Name of Law: Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006
  

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:
	83 FR 19067	05/01/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 19067	08/31/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Certification Regarding Lobbying	4040-0013	Certification Regarding Lobbying
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)	4040-0013	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	16,627	8,388	0	8,239	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	14,651	8,388	0	6,263	0	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: The burden hours have increased to 14,651 since the Certification Regarding Lobbying form will be added to this OMB Control Number.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $571,389

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.     No

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.     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:  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:  The ICs are used by Federal agencies in grant applications. HHS is responsible for reporting the burden hours for the ICs. All other Federal agencies are responsible for reporting their own burden hours.

Approved RCFs using this ICR

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Agency/Sub Agency	RCF ID	RCF Title	RCF Status	IC Title
USDA/RHS	202007-0575-005CF	SF LLL Certification of Non-Lobbying Activities or Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/RUS	202006-0572-004CF	SF-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.”	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
NRC	202008-3150-004CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/RBS	202010-0570-005CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
DOI/FWS	202101-1018-003CF	USFWS Usage of Form SF-LLL (Private Sector)	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
DOI/FWS	202101-1018-004CF	USFWS Usage of Form SF-LLL (State/Local/Tribal Government)	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/FNS	202106-0584-008CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/RBS	202105-0570-005CF	SF-LLL Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/RUS	202105-0572-013CF	SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities”	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/RHS	202102-0575-002CF	SF LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
ED/OS	201902-1894-001CF	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/RUS	202108-0572-011CF	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/RBS	202110-0570-007CF	SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities”	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/RBS	202108-0570-001CF	SF LL- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
DOT/FMCSA	201902-2126-001CF	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RUS	201902-0572-005CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/FS	201902-0596-001CF	DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
DOW/DODDEP	201902-0704-001CF	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 4040-0013	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RBS	201902-0570-006CF	SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities”	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RBS	201902-0570-007CF	SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities”	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
TREAS/DO	201902-1505-001CF	Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) grant program	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
DOL/DM	201902-1225-001CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
DOI/OSMRE	201902-1029-001CF	Request to use the SF-LLL - Disclosure for Lobbying form - State, Local, and tribal Govt. for OSMRE	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
DOI/OSMRE	201902-1029-002CF	Request to use the SF-LLL - Disclosure for Lobbying - Private Sector form for OSMRE.	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
DOI/BLM	201902-1004-001CF	BLM - SF-LLL - Disclosure of Lobbying Common Form Usage	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/APHIS	201902-0579-001CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (4040-0013)	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RUS	201902-0572-002CF	SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities- Household Water System Program	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RHS	201902-0575-002CF	SF-LLL Certification of Non-Lobbying Activities or Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/APHIS	201902-0579-002CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/FNS	201902-0584-001CF	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (FNS)	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
DOC/NTIA	201902-0660-001CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) for 911 Grant Program	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RUS	202108-0572-006CF	SF-LLL - Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/RBS	201904-0570-001CF	SF LLL - Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/RUS	201902-0572-001CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities SF-LLL	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RBS	201902-0570-001CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities - SF LLL	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RBS	201902-0570-002CF	SF - LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RBS	201902-0570-003CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities SF-LLL	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RHS	201902-0575-001CF	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RBS	201902-0570-004CF	SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RUS	201902-0572-003CF	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RBS	201902-0570-005CF	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RUS	201902-0572-004CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RHS	201902-0575-003CF	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/APHIS	201902-0579-003CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
USDA/RBS	202112-0570-004CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities - Form SF LLL	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/FAS	201907-0551-004CF	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL), Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
DOT/FAA	202004-2120-017CF	FAA Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program - SF-LLL and Certification Forms Request	Active	Certification Regarding Lobbying, Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL), Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
DFC	202005-3015-001CF	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 4040-0013	Active	Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
DOT/FAA	202004-2120-006CF	FAA Aircraft Pilot Workforce Development Grant Program - SF-LLL and Certification Forms Request	Active	Certification Regarding Lobbying, Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL), Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/RHS	202111-0575-008CF	SF LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activity	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/RBS	202105-0570-014CF	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
USDA/RBS	202110-0570-016CF	SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
ED/OS	202202-1894-002CF	SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities	Active	Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)

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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: 12/10/2018

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