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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
3145-0174
ICR Reference No:
201305-3145-004
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201303-3145-002
Agency/Subagency:
NSF
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
SRS-Generic Clearance of Survey Improvement Projects for the Division of Science Resources Statistics
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
05/31/2013
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/30/2013
Terms of Clearance:
Previous terms of clearance remain in effect.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2016
05/31/2016
05/31/2016
Responses
11,060
0
11,060
Time Burden (Hours)
14,280
0
14,280
Cost Burden (Dollars)
602,330
0
602,330
Abstract:
Survey improvement techniques (e.g., focus grousp, cognitive/ usability interviews, and split panel tests) are routinely used to improve the quality and timeliness of surveys, while simultaneously reducing respondent burden. The purpose of this generic clearance is to allow SRS to continue to use these techniques to improves its data collections on science, engineering, and technologyinputs and outputs. Respondens are from industry, academia, nonprofit organizations, and members of the public.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 1861
Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act
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:
77 FR 76077
12/26/1012
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
78 FR 16300
03/14/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
14
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Cognitive Interviews associated with the NSF Survey of Nonprofit Research Activities
Cognitive Research for Potential New Space Data Points for the Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities
Higher Education Research and Development Survey - Cognitive Interviews
NCSES - Early Career Doctorates Project cognitive interviews
NCSES Data Tools and Product Usability Testing
NCSES Data Tools and Product User Needs Analysis
NCSES Interviews - R&D Surveys - "Character of Work" Distinctions
NSF State Government Research and Development Survey Interviews
Nonprofit Research and Development Survey - exploratory interviews
Survey of Earned Doctorates - Cognitive Interviews
Understanding Various Stakeholder Groups' Perceptions of SED Confidentiality Procedures
Usability Testing of the Web Questionnaire for the Non-Profit Research Activities Pilot Survey
Usability Testing of the Web Version of the Microbusiness Innovation Science and Technology Survey
Validation of Examples of Basic Research, Applied Research, and Experimental Development Primarily for Social Science and the Humanities Fields
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
11,060
11,060
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
14,280
14,280
0
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
602,330
602,330
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$2,000,000
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 [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]?
No
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:
05/30/2013
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