Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
EPSCoR OMB Data Collection Supporting Document 2023.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-12-19
Report Guidelines 060916.docx Supplementary Document	2023-12-19
Appendix 2 EPSCoR.docx Supplementary Document	2023-12-19
Appendix 1 - EPSCoR.docx Supplementary Document	2023-12-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
264000	Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - E-RISE RII Instruction	New
263999	Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - E-CORE RII Instruction	New
224339	Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 4 Respondents Instruction	Modified
224337	Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 2 Respondents Instruction	Modified
224336	Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 1 Respondents Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0243	ICR Reference No: 202312-3145-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202010-3145-003
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/19/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/29/2024
Responses	209	173
Time Burden (Hours)	11,713	7,555
Cost Burden (Dollars)	837,783	566,565

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Abstract: The Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) Programs Integrative (e.g., RII Track-1, RII Track-2, RII Track-4, E-CORE RII, and E-RISE RII) program provides multiyear (up to 5 years) support to Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) awardees as continuing awards that are among the largest (up to $4 million a year) awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Since the duration and size of these awards are extensive, it is necessary for the NSF to ensure that its substantial investment is spent appropriately, that each of the project meets the goals stated in its multi-year strategic plan, and that activities satisfy the goals and objectives of the EPSCoR program. The RII program currently funds 103 projects. To enable effective oversight of its investment, the NSF requires that each currently funded project submit an annual progress report that describes all activities of the project (research, integration of research and education, diversity, workforce development, external engagement, evaluation and assessment, management and sustainability).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950, 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:
	88 FR 66909	09/28/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 87815	12/19/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - E-CORE RII
Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - E-RISE RII
Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 1 Respondents
Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 2 Respondents
Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs - Track 4 Respondents

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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	209	173	0	36	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,713	7,555	0	4,158	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	837,783	566,565	0	271,218	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: Two programs will be replacing one in the coming year, as well as a change to an online portal rather than having respondents use an Excel spreadsheet.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $287,166

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: 12/19/2023

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