Privacy Act Statement

Pursuant to 5 § U.S.C. 552a(e)(3), this Privacy Act statement serves to inform you of the following concerning the collection of the information by this system.

Collection of the information solicited is authorized by 42 U.S.C. §16538, as amended by America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (P.L.111-358). Department of Energy Organization Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7101 et seq. Collection of this information is voluntary.

The information collected will be used in connection with the management of awards. The information may be disclosed to qualified staff as part of the project oversight process; to proposer institutions/grantees to provide or obtain data regarding the administration of awards; to government staff and contractors, as necessary to complete assigned work; to other government agencies or other entities needing information regarding awardees as part of a joint application review process, or in order to coordinate programs or policy; and to another Federal agency, court, or party in a court or Federal administrative proceeding if the government is a party.

The information solicited on this form may be made available as a “routine use” to other government agencies as listed in System of Records Notice DOE-82, Grant and Contract Records for Research Projects, Science Education, and Related Activities. The Department’s SORNs can be found on the Department’s website at: https://www.energy.gov/cio/doe-privacy-compliance-documents

Submission of the requested information is voluntary; however, failure to provide full and complete information may impact your ability to participate in an award.