Port Infrastructure Development Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Port NOFO Federal Register.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-01-30	Repair queued
30-DayFRN.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-01-30	Repair queued
60-dayFRN.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-01-30	Repair queued
PRA Supporting Statement_1-30-20.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2020-01-30	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
239671	Port Infrastructure Development Program		New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202001-2133-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/MARAD	Agency Tracking No: 2133-NEW
Title: Port Infrastructure Development Program
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted	Conclusion Date: 06/30/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/04/2020
Terms of Clearance: The agency will resubmit this collection with a copy of the instrument for review.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: On February 15, 2019, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (FY 2019 Appropriations Act), which appropriated $292,730,000 to be awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (Department) for the Port Infrastructure Development Program (Program). This appropriations act allows the Department to make discretionary grants to improve port facilities at or near coastal seaports. The Department may provide financial assistance, including grants, to port authorities or commissions or their subdivisions and agents for port and intermodal infrastructure-related projects. The Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) calls for applications to be submitted through Grants.gov 120 days after publication. Applications are submitted annually, if funds are appropriated, and will be received by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Office of Port Infrastructure Development. Each applicant is required to provide a project narrative to address the program requirements and assist in evaluating relevant information. The project narrative should include the information necessary for the Department to determine that the project satisfies project requirements and to assess the selection criteria. To the extent practicable, applicants should provide supporting data and documentation. Responding to the proposed new collection is required to obtain and/or retain benefits.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 46 USC 50302 Name of Law: Port Development - Shipping
  

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 53560	10/07/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 3481	01/21/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Port Infrastructure Development Program

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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: This is a New Collection On February 15, 2019, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (FY 2019 Appropriations Act), which appropriated $292,730,000 to be awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (Department) for the Port Infrastructure Development Program (Program). The information to be collected are applications for grants to be used to support DOT’s work with State, local, Tribal, and private partners to guide investments that stimulate economic growth, improve the condition of transportation infrastructure, and enable the efficient and safe movement of people and goods.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $127,155

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? No

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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: 02/04/2020

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