Tribal Energy Development Capacity Program Grants

OMB Control No: 1076-0177	ICR Reference No: 202007-1076-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201708-1076-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BIA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Tribal Energy Development Capacity Program Grants
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/28/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	84	44
Time Burden (Hours)	1,666	1,067
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection allows the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) to solicit proposals for projects for building capacity for tribal energy resource development from Indian tribes whose lands are held in trust or restricted fee by the Federal government. IEED then provides funding in the form of Tribal Energy Development Capacity Program (TEDC) grantts. Indian tribes that would like to apply for a TEDC grant must submit an application.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 25 USC 3502 Name of Law: Energy Policy 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:
	85 FR 28035	05/12/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 68359	10/28/2020
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 Progress Reports Applications

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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	84	44	0	0	40	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,666	1,067	0	39	560	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: The program has been continuously collecting quarterly reports from respondents; however, the program only submitted semi-annual reporting to OMB for approval. This is a mistake that is now being remedied. Quarterly reporting is allowed under Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $27,308

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

Agency Contact: Ashley Fry 202 208-5808 [email protected]

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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: 10/28/2020

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