Energy Cooperatives to Support the National Coal Resources Data System (NCRDS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1028-0094 30-day Natl Coal 2019-15057.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-07-23
1028-0094 SS-A Natl Coal 2019-06-03.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-06-07
1028-0094 60-day Natl Coal 2019-09386.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-05-08
42 USC 15801 Energy Policy Act 2005.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-05-07
43USC31.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-09-10
30USC208.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-09-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
190582	NCRDS Reports (State/Local and Tribal) Instruction	Removed
190581	NCRDS Applications, annual and final reports Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0094	ICR Reference No: 201902-1028-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201509-1028-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: Joe East
Title: Energy Cooperatives to Support the National Coal Resources Data System (NCRDS)
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: 11/15/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/23/2019
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2019
Responses	25	0	42
Time Burden (Hours)	181	0	181
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Energy Resources Program (ERP) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement and/or grant opportunity to State agencies and universities that have the ability to provide geologic data and conduct research to support the National Coal Resources Data System and other solid-fuel energy assessment projects being conducted by the Energy Resources Program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 31 et seq Name of Law: Public Lands (USGS Organic Act)
   US Code: 30 USC 207, 208 Name of Law: Mineral, Lands and Mines
   US Code: 42 USC 15801 Name of Law: Public Health and Welfare
  

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:
	84 FR 20161	05/08/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 33963	07/16/2019
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
NCRDS Applications, annual and final reports
NCRDS Reports (State/Local and 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	25	42	0	-21	4	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	181	181	0	-97	97	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Corrected inaccurate number of annual responses from 42 to 25.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $30,920

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: 07/23/2019

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