National Science Foundation Research Infrastructure Guide

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
RIG FRN Reconciliation for OMB.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-16	Available
RIG FRN Reconciliation for OMB.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-16	Repair queued
Tilanus comment via FDMS 1-16-2025.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-01-16	Repair queued
Warner comment via FDMS 1-19-2025.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-01-19	Available
RIG Comments-PMO.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-03-10	Available
FDMS anonymous comment 1-14-2025.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-01-14	Available
3-9-2025 Fontes via FDMS.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-03-09	Available
2-25-2025 Anonymous via FDMS.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-02-25	Available
3-5-2025 McVeigh 2 via FDMS.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-03-04	Available
3-5-2025 McVeigh 3 via FDMS.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-03-04	Repair queued
3-5-2025 McVeigh via FDMS.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-03-05	Available
Federal Register Comments Brian James.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-03-10	Available
Comments on Section 5_3 of the 2025 Draft of the Research Infrastructure Guide (RIG).pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2025-03-06	Available
FDMS comment - anonymous 3 10-24-2024.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2024-10-24	Repair queued
FDMS comment - anonymous 2 10-24-2024.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2024-10-24	Available
FDMS comment - anonymous 10-24-2024.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2024-10-24	Available
3145-0239 NOA - Emergency Extension.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-16	Available
3145-0239 NOA - Emergency Extension.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-16	Repair queued
2025-00197.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-16	Available
2025-00197.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-06-16	Repair queued
3145-0239 OMB Clearance Supporting Statement 2025 RIG.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-06-16	Repair queued
3145-0239 OMB Clearance Supporting Statement 2025 RIG.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-06-16	Repair queued
NSF Act of 1950.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-01-03	Available
NSF Act of 1950.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-01-03	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
215693	National Science Foundation Large Facilities Manual - Major Facilities	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0239	ICR Reference No: 202506-3145-004
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202108-3145-002
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Science Foundation Research Infrastructure Guide
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/25/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/16/2025
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2028	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2025
Responses	55	0	37
Time Burden (Hours)	191,360	0	153,920
Cost Burden (Dollars)	9,204,415	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:
	89 FR 84634	10/23/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 25383	06/16/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

table that charts list of burden

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

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	55	37	0	18	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	191,360	153,920	0	37,440	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	9,204,415	0	0	9,204,415	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 increase is due to enhanced accounting of activities.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $616,000

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: 06/16/2025

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