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1/31/79 AC 150/5900-1B Appendix 4 APPENDIX 4. STUDY DESIGN 1. GENERAL. A study design involves the pre -grant activities necessary to develop the framework for the planning study to support an application request. Examples of such activities include identification of issues; development of the study work scope, schedules, and budget; providing necessary coordination and developing of coordination mechanisms; and the resolution of problems resulting from the A-95 and FAA review processes. Reasonable costs to develop a study design are eligible for retroactive funding. All costs under a cost reimbursable type contract must be fully supported by documentation. Study design costs shall be included as a line item in the cost breakdown section of the application. 2. LIMITATIONS. Where consultants are being used, eligibility is limited to resources expended after their official selection (for the study design or entire study). This should be verified by a letter of intent or some other means. Reimbursement cannot be made for costs incurred to support the preparation of the proposals which led to the consultant's retention or for price negotiations related to the selection or retention process. In the case of study designs developed by the sponsor through force account, costs incurred prior to the grant will be reimbursed only if clearly documented as a study design expenditure and made within a reasonable period of time prior to the submission of the grant application. Reimbursement will not be made for pre -grant activities if the project is rejected by the FAA or withdrawn by the sponsor. 3. STUDY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS. Study designs for average master planning projects generally are straightforward but should be developed to fit the individual case at hand. AC 150/5070-6 can be used as a guide. For large and complex planning projects such as system plans and master plans for certain large and medium hub air carrier served airports, it may be necessary to develop a comprehensive study design which is issue oriented or involves complicated or unique problems or coordination mechanisms. Such a work scope may result in a separate approvable document. Some basic considerations involved in developing a complex study design include the following: a. Identification of Issues. (1) Discussion of major aviation -oriented problems, issues, and opportunities. (2) Ranking of these issues by order of importance in relation to the goals and objectives of the study. (3) Analysis of the strategies by which the issues might be successfully approached. • 1