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Management of Authorization for Government Users, Institutions, and Customers (MAGIC)

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is creating a new public credentialing and authorization process, hereafter called Management of Authorization for Government Users, Institutions, and Customers (MAGIC), that provides secure access to SSA’s electronic services for the Business Services Online (BSO) and Government Services Online (GSO) users. MAGIC is a self-service authorization framework. Each entity will designate a Responsible Entity Officer (REO) who is authorized to execute agreements on behalf of the entity that are legally binding and enforceable. The REO should have authority to access any information available to the entity through any Social Security service; authorize the disclosure of that information when appropriate; and delegate other individuals to have access to it. Each designated REO will create a MAGIC account and self-attest, acknowledging responsibility for all business conducted in MAGIC, BSO, and GSO on behalf of their organization. As a convenience, our framework includes additional administrative roles that the REO can delegate, authorizing another individual to manage the organization’s MAGIC account. The REO and additional administrative roles have a higher level of safeguarding and security. The REO and/or additional administrative roles will delegate service roles authorizing other users to conduct specific BSO/GSO business during a specified timeframe on the organization’s behalf, which includes third-party organizations. Both the REO and Administrator can revoke service roles as well. Every user (i.e., REO, Administrator, or Service User) will use their own credential to access MAGIC and BSO/GSO. In addition, MAGIC will offer organizational REOs the option of technician assistance for unlocking and blocking user accounts within their organization, or for terminating the REO account. In this way, MAGIC will give more flexibility to organizations and businesses who do business with SSA through the BSO and GSO portals. MAGIC will offer organizations accessibility to SSA’s online services, ensuring our online services are both secure and user-friendly which both an agency priority and is vital to good public service. Respondents are individuals registering and authorizing users for access to BSO and GSO.

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26 USC 6103(l)(1)A) and (l)(5)	View Law

42 USC 432 and 1306	View Law

5 USC 552a	View Law

Pub.L. 107 - 347 301	View Law

Pub.L. 113 - 283 2521	View Law

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Reporting Requirements for Sea Otter Interactions with the Pacific Sardine Fishery; Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan

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This is a regular submission, an extension of a currently approved collection with no revisions. Under the Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP), CPS fishing vessels are required to report any interactions that occur between a CPS vessel and/or fishing gear and southern sea otters, which are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. These reporting requirements satisfy the reasonable and prudent measures to ensure the continued protection of the species determined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in a biological opinion on the CPS fishery: If a southern sea otter is entangled in a net, regardless of whether the animal is injured or killed, the vessel operator must report this interaction within 24 hours to the Regional Administrator. While fishing for CPS, vessel operators must record all observations of otter interactions (defined as otters within encircled nets or coming into contact with nets or vessels, including but not limited to entanglement) with their purse seine net(s) or vessel(s). Reports must include the location (latitude and longitude) of the interaction and a description of the interaction itself.

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Pub.L. 94 - 265 303	View Law

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Electronic Records Express (ERE) and Appointed Representative Online Services (AROS)

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When a new source registers to use the website, SSA or state agency employees conduct the registration by phone or in person, and then keys the information into ERE. After completing the registration process, the registered user can provide evidence to the agency, and may request payment for providing evidence through the ERE website. SSA and state agency employees request the medical and educational records collected through the ERE website. The agency uses the information collected through ERE to make a determination on an Application for Benefits. We also use the ERE website to order and receive consultative examinations when we are unable to collect enough medical records to determine disability findings. The respondents are medical providers who evaluate or treat disability claimants or recipients, and other third parties with connections to disability applicants or recipients (ex: teachers and school administrators for child disability applicants), who voluntarily choose to use ERE to submit information.

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Pub.L. 105 - 277 -	View Law

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Designation of Low Income Status, 12 CFR 701.34(a)

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The Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1752(5)) authorizes the NCUA Board to define low-income members so that credit unions with a membership serving predominantly low-income members can benefit from certain statutory relief and receive assistance from the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF). Under the authority of 12 CFR §701.34(a), NCUA must obtain certain data to determine if a credit union qualifies for the designation. NCUA uses the information from credit unions to determine whether they meet the criteria for the low-income designation.

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12 USC 1757	View Law

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Missing and Discrepant Wage Reports Letter and Questionnaire

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Each year employers report the wage amounts they paid their employees to IRS for tax purposes, and separately to SSA for retirement and disability coverage purposes. Employers are required to report the same figures to SSA and the IRS. However, each year some of the employer wage reports SSA receives are different than the amounts the same employers report to the IRS. SSA uses Forms SSA–L93–SM, SSA–L94–SM, SSA–95–SM, and SSA–97–SM to work with employers to resolve the discrepancy and, ultimately, to ensure employees receive full credit for their wages. This information collection tool also includes the online IRS/SSA Reconciliation portal, which is a streamlined version of the SSA–95–SM and the SSA–97–SM. The IRS/SSA Reconciliation portal will guide employers to the appropriate solutions and will link the users to on-line tools to correct issues. The respondents are employers who reported different wage amounts to SSA than they reported to the IRS.

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42 USC 432	View Law

42 USC 405	View Law

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Certification by Religious Group

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Under the Internal Revenue Code, Section 1402(g), certain self-employed religious group members may receive a waiver of all Social Security benefits and payments and thus will be exempt from paying Social Security taxes, if SSA determines they qualify for the waiver. A religious group’s authorized spokesperson completes and submits to SSA Form SSA–1458, Certification by Religious Group, so SSA can verify if religious organizational members meet or continue to meet the criteria for exemption. The respondents are spokespersons for religious groups or sects seeking a waiver for Social Security payments and benefits under IRS Code Section 1402(g).

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42 USC 1352	View Law

42 USC 411	View Law

42 USC 402(v)	View Law

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Reverse Mortgage Products

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On December 16, 2009, the OCC, FDIC, FRB and NCUA sought comment on the guidance, and they issued it in final form on August 17, 2010. The guidance focused on the need to provide adequate information to consumers about reverse mortgage products; to provide qualified independent counseling to consumers considering these products; and to avoid potential conflicts of interest. It also addressed related policies, procedures, internal controls, and third party risk management. Prior to the effective date of the final guidance, the Agencies obtained PRA approval from OMB for the information collection requirements contained therein. These information collection requirements included implementation of policies and procedures, training, and program maintenance. The requirements are outlined below: • Institutions offering reverse mortgages should have written policies and procedures that prohibit the practice of directing a consumer to a particular counseling agency or contacting a counselor on the consumer's behalf. • Policies should be clear so that originators do not have an inappropriate incentive to sell other products that appear linked to the granting of a mortgage. • Legal and compliance reviews should include oversight of compensation programs so that lending personnel are not improperly encouraged to direct consumers to particular products. • Training should be designed so that relevant lending personnel are able to convey information to consumers about product terms and risks in a timely, accurate, and balanced manner.

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12 USC 1828(o)	View Law

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Consolidated Audit Trail NMS Plan (NMS Plan Required to be Filed under Commission Rule 613)

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Rule 613 requires the national securities exchanges and national securities association ("Participants") to develop and file a national market system (“NMS”) plan to govern the creation, implementation and maintenance of a consolidated audit trail and central repository for the collection of information for NMS securities. The NMS plan must require each SRO and its respective members to provide certain data to the central repository in compliance with Rule 613. The Participants filed the NMS plan required by Rule 613 ("CAT NMS Plan"). This PRA contains the information collections required by Rule 613, as informed by the data that was provided in the CAT NMS Plan. The Commission approved the initial NMS plan in November 2016.

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15 USC 78k-1(a)(3)(B)	View Law

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Rule 608 - Filing and Amendment of National Market System Plans (17 CFR 242.608)

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Rule 608, 17 CFR 242.608, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, provides that self-regulatory organizations may, acting jointly, file a national market system plan or may propose an amendment to an effective national market system plan by submitting the text of the plan or amendment to the Secretary of the Commission, together with a statement of the purpose of such plan or amendment and, to the extent applicable, the documents and information required by paragraphs (b)(4) and (5) of the rule.

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15 USC 78k-1(a)	View Law

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IBM Skillsbuild Training Program Intake Application (VA Form 22-10282)

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The IBM SkillsBuild Program is an IBM-sponsored pilot training program administered by VA to provide free virtual Information Technology (IT) training. SkillsBuild is a free online learning platform that provides adult learners with the opportunity to gain or improve IT skills that meet the needs of employers in the High-Technology industry. The IBM SkillsBuild program provides the opportunity for Veterans, Service members, spouse, children, and caregivers to access free, self-paced, virtual training and credentials in Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. This virtual training in the field of Cybersecurity and Data Analytics is an enhanced resource for Veterans and transitioning Service members who are seeking job training and credentials to pursue a career in Technology. The IBM Skillsbuild Training Program Application (Intake Form), VA Form 22-10282 will allow eligible candidates to register and apply on a first-come, first-served basis to participate in the program, and the form will be sent via Email to Vettecpartner@va.gov., for processing.

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DoD Child Development Program (CDP) - Family Information

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The Department of Defense Child Development Program (CDP) utilizes DD Form 2606 and DD Form 2652 to collect family and child demographic and income data from non-federal customers, primarily defense contractors. The information gathered is essential for program planning, facility management, and the accurate determination of child care fees, ensuring access and efficient operational oversight of DoD child care services.

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Request for the Return of Original Documents

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This form standardizes the USCIS procedures for requesting the return of original documents contained in alien files. The information provided will be used by the USCIS to determine whether a person is eligible to obtain original documents contained in an alien file.

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8 USC 1103	View Law

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Rule 17Ac3-1(a) and Form TA-W - Withdrawal from Registration with the Commission as a Transfer Agent

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Rule 17Ac3-1 sets forth the procedure for transfer agents to withdraw their registration with the Commission by filing a Notice of Withdrawal on Form TA-W electronically through the Commission's EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system).

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15 USC 78b, 78q, 78q-1, 78w(a)	View Law

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Rule 15c3-3, Customer Protection - Reserves and Custody of Securities

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Rule 15c3-3 (17 CFR 240.15c3-3) provides for the protection of customer funds and securities in the custody of a broker-dealer. The Rule sets forth standards for (i) a broker-dealer's acceptance, custody, and use of customer securities, and (ii) the maintenance of reserves with respect to customer deposits and monies obtained from the use of customer securities. Rule 15c3-3 also contains requirements for broker-dealers that hold security futures products for customers.

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15 USC 78b	View Law

15 USC 78c	View Law

15 USC 78o	View Law

15 USC 78o-4	View Law

15 USC 78q	View Law

15 USC 78w	View Law

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Campus Safety and Security Survey

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The collection of information through the Campus Safety and Security Survey (CSS) is necessary under section 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, with the goal of increasing transparency surrounding college safety and security information for students, prospective students, parents, employees and the general public. The survey is a collection tool to compile the annual data on campus crime and fire safety. The data collected from the individual institutions by the Department of Education (ED) is made available to the public through the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis and Cutting Tool as well as the College Navigator.

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20 USC 1092	View Law

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Rule 15c6-2

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The purpose of the collection under Rule 15c6-2 is to ensure that parties to institutional transactions – that is, transactions where a broker-dealer or its customer must engage with agents of the customer, including the customer’s investment adviser or its securities custodian, to prepare a transaction for settlement – can ensure the completion of the allocation, confirmation, and affirmation process as soon as technologically practicable and no later than the end of the day on trade date.

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15 USC 78q	View Law

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eZ-Audit: Electronic Submission of Financial Statements and Compliance Audits

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eZ-Audit is a web-based process designed to facilitate the submission of compliance and financial statement audits, expedite the review of those audits by the Department, and provide more timely and useful information to public, non-profit and proprietary institutions regarding the Department's review. eZ-Audit establishes a uniform process under which all institutions submit directly to the Department any audit required under the Title IV, HEA program regulations. eZ-Audit continues to have minimal number of financial template line items and general information questions. There has been no change to the form or method of submission.

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Pub.L. 109 - 202 435(d)	View Law

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Rule 31a-2: Records to be preserved by registered investment companies, certain majority-owned subsidiaries thereof, and other persons having transactions with registered investment companies.

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Rule 31a-2 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Act") (17 CFR 270.31a-2) specifies the time periods that entities must retain certain books and records, including those required to be maintained under rule 31a-1 under the Act.

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15 USC 80a-30	View Law

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Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions

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USCIS uses the Form N-648 to substantiate a claim for an exception to the requirements of section 312(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. By certifying Form N-648, the doctor states that an applicant filing an Application for Naturalization, Form N-400, is unable to complete the English and/or civics requirements because of a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment(s).

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8 USC 1423	View Law

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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Modifications

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This submission seeks approval for new collections, and revisions to existing collections proposed in an Interim Final Rule on October 3, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 47969-47982) concerning the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulation 49 CFR Part 26 and the Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE) program regulations 49 CFR Part 23. This information collection modifies, in part, the DBE program collection instruments listed in OMB Control No. 2105-0586 (issued May 8, 2024). It also adds to this Control Number the existing collection instruments that were previously listed in OMB Control No. 2105-0585 (issued November 8, 2022), to the extent that those collection instruments are still retained as part of the Department’s DBE and ACDBE regulations and are not duplicative of collection instruments accounted for as part of this Control. As a result, DOT discontinued OMB Control No. 2105-0585. This interim final rule (IFR) ensures that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT or Department) operates its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Programs (collectively, Programs) in a nondiscriminatory fashion--in line with law and the U.S. Constitution. The IFR removes race- and sex-based presumptions of social and economic disadvantage that violates the U.S. Constitution.

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Pub.L. 117 - 58 11101	View Law

49 USC 47113	View Law

49 USC 47107(e)	View Law

49 USC 322	View Law

42 USC 2000d	View Law

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Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Actions

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) administers, under the Trademark Act pursuant to 37 CFR Part 2, the various rules that govern the filing of petitions to cancel the registration of a mark, notices of opposition to the registration of a mark, extensions of time to file an opposition, appeals, and other submissions filed in connection with inter partes and ex parte proceedings. These petitions, notices, extensions, and additional submissions are filed with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). The TTAB decides inter partes cases and ex parte appeals. The TTAB is an administrative tribunal empowered to determine the right to register as the issue may be presented in such cases. The Chief Administrative Trademark Judge, Deputy Chief Administrative Trademark Judge and administrative trademark judges decide proceedings filed with the TTAB. A panel of three judges decides each case when it is ready for final decision on the merits. The TTAB follows the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure when applicable, and the “Trademark Rules” in 37 CFR Part 2.

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15 USC 1063	View Law

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Notice pursuant to Rule 17f-2(e)

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Rule 17f-2(e) requires members of national securities exchanges, brokers, dealers, registered transfer agents, and registered clearing agencies that claim an exemption from the fingerprint requirements of Rule 17f-2 to prepare and maintain a statement supporting their claim for exemption and specifying the information that must be included in these statements.

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15 USC 78q(f)(2)(e)	View Law

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Report on Income and Expense, Rule 17a-10 and Form X-17A-5

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The primary purpose of Rule 17a-10 is to obtain the economic and statistical data necessary for an ongoing analysis of the securities industry. Paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 17a-10 generally requires broker-dealers that are exempted from the requirement to file monthly and quarterly reports pursuant to paragraph (a) of Exchange Act Rule 17a-5 (17 CFR 240.17a-5) to file with the Commission the Facing Page, a Statement of Income (Loss), and balance sheet from Part IIA of Form X-17A-5 (17 CFR 249.617), and Schedule I of Form X-17A-5 not later than 17 business days after the end of each calendar year. Paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 17a-10 requires a broker-dealer subject to Rule 17a-5(a) to submit Schedule I of Form X-17A-5 with its Form X-17A-5 for the calendar quarter ending December 31 of each year. Paragraph (b) of Rule 17a-10 provides that the provisions of paragraph (a) do not apply to members of national securities exchanges or registered national securities associations that maintain records containing the information required by Form X-17A-5 and which transmit to the Commission copies of the records pursuant to a plan, the procedures and provisions of which have been declared effective by the Commission.

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15 USC 78o(c)(3), 78q(a), 78w(a)	View Law

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Request for a Certificate of Non-Existence

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USCIS will use the information collected on Form G-1566 to determine whether any immigration records about the subject of record listed on the form exist. If no records about the subject of record exist, USCIS will provide a CNE. If USCIS finds records related to the subject of record, a CNE will not be issued, but the requestor will be notified that records were found.

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8 USC 1360	View Law

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Department of the Interior Regional Climate Science Centers

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The National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center (NCCWSC) has the responsibility to manage Department of Interior (DOI) Climate Science Centers (CSC) that are co-located at cooperating organizations at non-US Geological Survey (USGS) facilities. The DOI CSCs include USGS staff that report to a national USGS office. The NCCWSC works in close partnership with the climate change science and natural and cultural resource management communities to understand high priority science needs and to develop science information tools that can help resource managers develop strategies for responding to climate change. This program provides funding for researchers through cooperative agreements that involve climate change science as a major component. Eight DOI CSCs have been established, with the last three started up in Fiscal Year 2012. The DOI CSCs and Host partnerships have been established on a 5-year renewable basis. The initial information collection activity was performed to identify the preferred locations / institutional partners for Climate Science Centers. This was a full and open competition announced on Grants.gov. Based on this information, CSC host institutions have been identified and have entered cooperative agreements with USGS. At present, information collection activities focus on annual performance and financial reports, required under the cooperative agreements. This information is used to conduct an annual performance evaluation of each CSC's progress in meeting the goals of the agreement.

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42 USC 5121	View Law

Pub.L. 110 - 161 n/a	View Law

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