NOAA Competitive Research Program (CRP) Grants Proposal Application Package

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Project Summary Abstract Form and Instruction	Modified
Data Management Form and Instruction	New
RESTORE Gantt chart Form and Instruction	Modified
Final Report - RSP Form and Instruction	Modified
Semi-Annual Report - RSP Form and Instruction	Modified
Current & Pending Support Form and Instruction	Modified
Final Report - CRP Form and Instruction	Modified
Annual Report Form and Instruction	Modified
0648-0384 SUPPORTING STATEMENT Part A 2024-1211.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-12-11
0648-0384 30-day 89 FR 99840 2024-1211.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-11
Public Law No 112-141 Sec 1604 Restore Act.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-05
Public Law No 102-567 Sec. 201 NOAA Ocean Service.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-05
33 U.S.C. 1442.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-05
0648-0384 60-day 89 FR 66688 2024-0816.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43576	Project Summary Abstract Form and Instruction	Modified
272664	Data Management Form and Instruction	New
233192	RESTORE Gantt chart Form and Instruction	Modified
233191	Final Report - RSP Form and Instruction	Modified
222347	Semi-Annual Report - RSP Form and Instruction	Modified
205860	Current & Pending Support Form and Instruction	Modified
190764	Final Report - CRP Form and Instruction	Modified
190763	Annual Report Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0384	ICR Reference No: 202411-0648-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202109-0648-019
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NOAA Competitive Research Program (CRP) Grants Proposal Application Package
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/11/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2025
Responses	1,400	1,550
Time Burden (Hours)	1,913	2,313
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This request is for a revision and extension of a currently approved information collection. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coastal Ocean Program (COP) now known as the Competitive Research Program (CRP) under the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science provides direct financial assistance through grants and cooperative agreements for research supporting the management of coastal ecosystems and the NOAA Restore Science Program. The statutory authority for COP is P.L. 102-567, Section 201 (Coastal Ocean Program). NOAA was authorized to establish and administer the Restore Science Program, in consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, by the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies (RESTORE) of the Gulf States Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-141, Section 1604). Identified in the RESTORE Act as the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Science, Observation, Monitoring, and Technology Program, the Program is commonly known as the NOAA RESTORE Science Program (RSP). In addition to standard government application requirements, applicants for financial assistance for both programs are required to submit a project summary form, current and pending form, and a Data Management form template. The Data Management form template is a new addition to the application package. Data Management is a required element of the application package and the use of this form the will reduce the public burden by providing a specific format instead of requiring each applicant to create their own format. The Key Contacts form has been removed from the collection. CRP recipients are required to file annual progress reports and a project final report using CRP formats. The RSP recipients are required to file semiannual progress reports, a final report and a Gantt chart showing project milestones using RSP formats. All of these requirements are needed for better evaluation of proposals and monitoring of awards.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 33 USC 1442 Name of Law: Research program respecting possible long-range effects of pollution, overfishing, and man-induced c
   PL: Pub.L. 102 - 567 201 Name of Law: Coastal Ocean Program
   PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 1604 Name of Law: RESTORE 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:
	89 FR 66688	08/16/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 99840	12/11/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Data Management	N/A	Data Management & Sharing Plan Form
Annual Report	N/A	Annual Progress Report
Current & Pending Support	N/A	Current & Pending Support Form
Final Report - CRP	N/A	Final Report - Competitive Research Program (CRP)
Final Report - RSP	N/A	Final Report - RESTORE Science Program (RSP)
Project Summary Abstract	N/A	Project Summary Abstract Form
RESTORE Gantt chart	N/A	Milestone (Gannt) Chart Template
Semi-Annual Report - RSP	N/A	Semi-Annual Progress Report Form - RESTORE Science Program (RSP)

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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	1,400	1,550	0	300	-450	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,913	2,313	0	150	-550	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: A Data Management template was added to this collection. Additionally, estimates were updated based on the past 3-year renewal cycle.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $23,800

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: 12/11/2024

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