Application Package for Grants Under the Minority Science & Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) (1894-0001)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Application for Grants Under the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program - Public Institutions Form and Instruction	Modified
Application for Grants Under the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program - Non-profit Institutions Form and Instruction	Modified
Final_FY 2015 MSEIP Public Comment Response.doc Supplementary Document	2015-03-24
MSEIP2015 Standard Forms.docx Supplementary Document	2015-02-10
MSEIP2015 Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-02-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
21817	Application for Grants Under the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program - Public Institutions Form and Instruction	Modified
197066	Application for Grants Under the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program - Non-profit Institutions Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0109	ICR Reference No: 201502-1840-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201103-1840-003
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application Package for Grants Under the Minority Science & Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) (1894-0001)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/26/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/13/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2018	36 Months From Approved
Responses	200	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	8,000	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) is to effect long-range improvement in science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and to increase the flow of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, into scientific and technological careers. MSEIP supports the Federal Government's efforts to improve and expand the scientific and technological capacity of the United States to support its technological and economic competitiveness. For the purpose of planning for a competition in fiscal year (FY) 2015 for grants under the MSEIP, this application package includes program background, application instructions, and forms needed to submit a complete application to the Department of Education. The information on the applicant's eligibility form will be collected annually from applicants that desire to apply for awards under Title III, Part E - Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP). Applicants for MSEIP include public and private, nonprofit postsecondary institutions, nonprofit science-oriented organizations, and professional scientific societies. Without the collection of this information, the Department cannot properly screen applicants for eligibility, and therefore cannot award new grants in accordance with the Congressional intent of this program. The program staff and peer reviewers will use the information collected to evaluate applications and make funding decisions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 244 350 - 365 Name of Law: Higher Education Act of 1965, 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:
	80 FR 8079	02/13/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 8079	02/13/2015
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
Application for Grants Under the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program - Public Institutions	N/A	MSEIP Application
Application for Grants Under the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program - Non-profit Institutions	N/A	MSEIP Application

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ICR Summary 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	200	0	0	200	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,000	0	0	8,000	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: This is a reinstatement, thus all burden is considered new.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $215,652

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? 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? Uncollected

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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: 02/13/2015

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