Cooperative Research Units (CRU)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Annual progress report prepared	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Repair queued
Annual progress report prepared	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
Read instructions for grant	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Source copy available
Read instructions for grant	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Repair queued
1028-0126 USGS CRU 03262024 89FR20996.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-03-27	Repair queued
Published 60 day notice 88 FR 69654 10-06-2023.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-02-08	Repair queued
1028-0126 Supporting Statement A.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-02-08	Repair queued
FY2019 CRU Program Announcement FINAL-3921.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-03-09	Repair queued
DI-4012 Privacy Threshold Analysis Form FINAL (10-29-18).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-09-04	Repair queued
42 USC 1271 Cooperative Units.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-09-04	Repair queued
16 U.S.C. 753a-753b.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-09-04	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
237654	Cooperative Research Unit Final report	Other-Program Announcement	Unchanged
237653	Annual progress report prepared	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	na
237653	Annual progress report prepared	Form and Instruction	Unchanged
237652	Cooperative Research Unit prepares response	Instruction	Unchanged
237651	Read instructions for grant	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	na
237651	Read instructions for grant	Form and Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1028-0126	ICR Reference No: 202310-1028-007
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201909-1028-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/GS	Agency Tracking No: Melissa Thode
Title: Cooperative Research Units (CRU)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/26/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/27/2024
Terms of Clearance:

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2027	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2024
Responses	428	0	428
Time Burden (Hours)	2,325	0	2,325
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: CRU Cooperating Universities submit applications for research work orders via Grants.gov. Applications consist of project proposals, budgets and SF-424 forms. Information submitted includes project titles, schedules, scope of work, contact information, and detailed budget breakdowns per Office of Acquisition requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 753a-756b Name of Law: Cooperative Research Units Act
  

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 69654	10/06/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 20996	03/26/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Annual progress report prepared	na	na
Cooperative Research Unit Final report
Cooperative Research Unit prepares response
Read instructions for grant	na	na

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Approved	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	428	428	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,325	2,325	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: $167,469

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.     Yes

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: 03/27/2024

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