Aviation Research Grants Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FAA Form 9550 Aviation Research Grants Program Form and Instruction	Modified
2120-0559 2020 Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-07-24
Solicitation FAA-12-01.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-09-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25631	Aviation Research Grants Program Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0559	ICR Reference No: 202007-2120-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201704-2120-006
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Aviation Research Grants Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/31/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	100	100
Time Burden (Hours)	500	450
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Aviation Research Grants Program utilizes grant awards to support advanced research in areas of potential benefit to the long-term growth of civil aviation, and in areas related to the prevention of catastrophic failure of an aircraft. The objective of this program is to encourage and support innovative, advanced, and applied research and development in areas of potential benefit to the long-term growth of civil aviation. This program implements 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Federal Aviation Administration Research, Engineering and Development Authorization Act of 1990, Public Law 101-508; 49 USC 44511: Aviation research grants. Submission requirements, instructions, and a list of documentation required for applying for a grant is outlined in the Aviation Research Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) number FAA-12-01, posted on www.grants.gov. Eligible benefactors include colleges, universities, and non-profit research institutions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 101 - 508 9205, 9208 Name of Law: The Federal Aviation Administration Research, Engineering, and Development Authorization Act of 1990
  

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:
	85 FR 21499	04/17/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 21500	08/01/2020
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
Aviation Research Grants Program	FAA Form 9550, SF 3881, STANDARD FORM 270	FINAL PROJECT REPORT ,   ACH VENDOR/MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENT ENROLLMENT FORM ,   REQUEST FOR ADVANCE OR REIMBURSEMENT

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	100	100	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	500	450	0	50	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: Burden rate increased as a result of change new technical report format.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $25,000

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: 08/31/2020

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