Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1560 Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form Form	Removed
3145-0203 Supporting Statement September 2022.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-09-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44202	Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form Form	Removed
256233	Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology recommendation form Other-Referene Writer	New
236669	Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) Application Form Other-Supplemental Grant Application	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0203	ICR Reference No: 202209-3145-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201906-3145-005
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/30/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2022
Responses	930	7,090
Time Burden (Hours)	1,886	664
Cost Burden (Dollars)	88,121	23,460

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Abstract: Three divisions within NSF's Directorate for Biological Sciences use the Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form -- Biological Infrastructure, Environmental Biology, and Molecular and Cellular Biosciences. All Principal Investigators submitting proposals to these divisions will be asked to complete an electronic version of the Proposal Classification Form. The form consists of brief questions about the substance of the research and the investigator's previous federal support.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950 et seq.
  

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:
	87 FR 58826	03/24/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 58826	09/27/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form	1560, 1560 - Div of Molecular and Cellular Bioscience, 1560 - Emerging Frontiers, 1560 - Division of Integrative Organismal Systems, 1560 - Division of Biological Infrastructure	Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form - Div of Environmental Biology ,   Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form - Division of Biological Infrastructure ,   Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form - Division of Integrative Organismal Systems ,   Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form - Div of Molecular and Cellular Bioscience ,   Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form - Emerging Frontiers
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) Application Form
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology recommendation form

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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	930	7,090	0	-6,160	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,886	664	0	1,222	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	88,121	23,460	0	64,661	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The program has streamlined the Biological Classification forms from five to one and included a reference writer module for applicants.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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: 09/30/2022

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