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OMB Control No:
0607-0912
ICR Reference No:
200807-0607-005
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200710-0607-007
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/CENSUS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Business R&D and Innovation Survey
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
10/21/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/18/2008
Terms of Clearance:
OMB appreciates that the Science Resource Statistics Division (SRS) of NSF and the Census Bureau are making major efforts to redesign this collection, consistent with recommendations from the National Academies. We understand that the redesign may well create a break in series from the Survey of Industrial Research and Development, and strongly encourage SRS to communicate with major data users to set their expectations in this regard as well as to plan for feasible "bridge tables" between the SIRD data and the BRDIS data to distinguish between "actual" changes in the data and changes in the data attributable to changes in the redesigned survey. Further, we understand that SRS and Census are continuing to make improvements to the questionnaires. We applaud efforts to eliminate the questions already identified as unlikely to produce useful or accurate results, and encourage further efforts to reduce respondent burden and to ensure only questions that will elicit reliable data are collected. Census must submit to OMB, via an amendment to this collection, the final questionnaires prior to fielding them. SRS and Census will report back to OMB prior to its second year of data collection on the results of the first year. If the results suggest that any substantive changes are required, Census should submit a new clearance package. If the results suggest no substantive changes, SRS and Census should notify OMB of those findings, as well. These findings should include the result of efforts to identify alternative and more timely modes of data dissemination. Finally, prior to the commencement of each edition of the Business R&D and Innovation Survey forms distribution, the Census Bureau shall provide on its Internet site prominent links to a set of finalized survey forms, including instructions and cover letters, comparable to those provided for the 2007 Economic Census report forms. The final forms and letters shall reflect any changes in the survey year, OMB number and expiration date, and Census and NSF leadership from those submitted for review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2011
Responses
40,000
40,000
32,000
Time Burden (Hours)
155,450
155,450
70,750
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This survey will replace the Survey of Industrial Research and Development. It has been conducted annually since 1953;the U.S. Census Bureau has been responsible for the data collection since 1957. The survey collected information regarding R&D performance by companies operating in the U.S. In response to the changing environment of R&D and a 2005 report produced by the Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT), the survey has undergone a comprehensive redesign. The redesigned survey—which will be renamed the Business R&D and Innovation Survey—will aim to collect high quality, relevant, and timely data on R&D activity and Innovation by U.S. based companies within the U.S and worldwide.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code: 13 USC 182, 224, 225 Name of Law: null
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
73 FR 21309
04/21/2008
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
73 FR 48194
08/18/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Business R&D and Innovation Survey
BRDI-1, BRDI-1A, null
Business R&D and Innovation Survey
,
Business R&D and Innovation Survey (short form)
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
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
40,000
32,000
0
8,000
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
155,450
70,750
0
84,700
0
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 increased burden results from the extensive redesign of the survey.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$2,600,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [PPACA, P.L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Act [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, P.L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Richard Hough 3017634823
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
08/18/2008
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