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OMB Control No:
3145-0100
ICR Reference No:
201007-3145-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200908-3145-002
Agency/Subagency:
NSF
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges, FY 2006 through FY 2008
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
10/12/2010
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Date Received in OIRA:
07/09/2010
Terms of Clearance:
Prior to the next substantive change requested for this information collection, OMB looks forward to a report on one time and longer term burden that institutions incur as a result of the changes being approved for this survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2011
Responses
2,643
0
1,428
Time Burden (Hours)
42,610
0
20,550
Cost Burden (Dollars)
80,098
0
25,690
Abstract:
The survey provides academic R&D Expenditures data by source and discipline, including research equipment. Data are used for planning and policy formulation related to academic science and engineering infrastructure. Users include Congress, Federal agencies, States, industry, universities, etc. Affected public-higher education and associated federally funded R&D centers.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 1862
Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950
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:
75 FR 14633
03/26/2010
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 39583
07/09/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
3
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Academic R&D Stimulus Questions
FY 2010 FFRDC R&D Survey questionnaire
FY 2010 Higher Education R&D Suvey Questionnaire
HERD Population Screening of Institutions
Higher Education Research and Development Survey - Pilot
Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges
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
2,643
1,428
0
1,215
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
42,610
20,550
0
22,060
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
80,098
25,690
0
54,408
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
Changes in burden hours are a result of the redesign and expansion of the HERD survey and the additional HERD population screening survey.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
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 [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Suzanne Plimpton
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:
07/09/2010
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