National Science Foundation Large Facilities Manual

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
3145-0239 Supporting Statement 2021.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-09-07
Exhibit 2 - Public Cmts Received and NSF Response_2021 MFG Draft for Public Comment_ADAcompliant.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-09-07
NSF Act of 1950.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-01-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
215693	National Science Foundation Large Facilities Manual - Major Facilities Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0239	ICR Reference No: 202108-3145-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201906-3145-004
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Science Foundation Large Facilities Manual
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/07/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2022
Responses	37	15
Time Burden (Hours)	153,920	150,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This manual provides guidance, policies, requirements, and recommended procedures and best practices to NSF staff and award recipients on effective project planning, management, and oversight of large facilities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act, as amended
  

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:
	86 FR 7884	02/01/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 50183	09/07/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
National Science Foundation Large Facilities Manual - Major Facilities

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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	37	15	0	22	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	153,920	150,000	0	3,920	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 went up due to the increase in the number of facilities supported; however, the burden time has not changed.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $191,600

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: 09/07/2021

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