CHIPS Pre-Application Information Collection

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Statement B - Pre App.docx Supporting Statement B	2023-09-25
Statement A - Pre App.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-09-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
258881	CHIPS Pre-Application Information Collection Other-Financial Model White Paper	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0693-0095	ICR Reference No: 202308-0693-007
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202303-0693-003
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NIST	Agency Tracking No: MO
Title: CHIPS Pre-Application Information Collection
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: 09/27/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2023
Responses	140	140
Time Burden (Hours)	8,400	8,400
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The submission of a Pre-application is highly encouraged but not required. The purpose of a Pre-application is to create an opportunity for the Department to provide a preliminary assessment of the likelihood of a potential application receiving CHIPS Incentives, and to provide meaningful feedback to applicants before they prepare a full application package, as well as an opportunity for dialogue between CPO and the applicant to ensure the applicant is ready to meet program requirements and address program priorities. CHIPS Incentive Program will initially prioritize incentives for the fabrication of leading-edge semiconductors. Leading Edge applicants may access the application upon release and may submit a Pre-application no earlier than 31 Mar 2023 or 21 days after submitting a Statement of Interest, whichever is later. All other applicants may access the application upon release but will not be able to submit a Pre-application until 1 May 2023 or 21 days after submitting a Statement of Interest, whichever is later.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	88 FR 22010	04/12/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 65952	09/26/2023
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
CHIPS Pre-Application Information Collection

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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	140	140	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,400	8,400	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $774,500

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.     Yes

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: 09/27/2023

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