New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Emergency
06/28/2021
05/27/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
6 Months From Approved
111
0
627
0
34,616
0
The Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program, authorized under Section 846 of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (PL 115-232), is designed to undertake long-term investments in critical skills, facilities, research and development, and small business support in order to strengthen the national security innovation and manufacturing base. The program also seeks to ensure complementarity of those communities so designated with existing Defense Manufacturing Institutes. Defense Manufacturing Institutes are manufacturing ecosystems established since 2014, with common manufacturing and design challenges revolving around specific technologies. This information collection supports the awarding of grants under the Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program, including the initial Grant Proposal, final Grant Application, and Post-Award Performance Reporting.
Emergency approval for the Defense Manufacturing Support Communities Program information collection is requested due to the short amount of time to collect information for proposal evaluation, grant application and grant award prior to the end of FY21. Funding allotted ($25M) is FY21 O&M appropriations that expire on 30 September 2021. We did not receive funding until the FY21 Omnibus Appropriations Bill was signed into law on 27 December 2021 (Public Law 116-260) delaying development of the program construct and obtaining USD(A&S) approval.
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 232 846
Name of Law: John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
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:
(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;
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.