18.  PAPERWORK REDUCTION.

a.  The award is subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 as implemented by the Office of Management and Budget rules, “Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public" published as 5 CFR 1320 (48 FR 13666, 3-31-83).  These requirements apply if the grantee will collect information from ten or more respondents at the specific request of DOE, or if the award requires specific DOE approval of the information collection or the collection procedures.

b.  The grantee shall submit any proposed sponsored information collection under paragraph a. of this term to the Contracting Officer named on the NFAA.  The proposal shall be submitted at least 120 days prior to the intended date of information collection.  DOE will seek the requisite approval from the Office of Management and Budget and will promptly notify the grantee of the disposition of the request.