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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
3145-0174
ICR Reference No:
202207-3145-003
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
201905-3145-003
Agency/Subagency:
NSF
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
NCSES-Generic Clearance of Survey Improvement Projects for the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Improperly submitted and continue
Conclusion Date:
08/23/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/26/2022
Terms of Clearance:
Please resubmit with proper burden numbers.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2022
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2022
Responses
7,595
0
7,595
Time Burden (Hours)
15,610
0
15,610
Cost Burden (Dollars)
757,866
0
757,866
Abstract:
Techniques such as focus groups, cognitive interviews, usability tests, and split panel tests are routinely used to improve the quality and timeliness of survey instruments, methodologies, and data dissemination tools, while simultaneously reducing respondent burden. The purpose of this generic clearance is to allow NCSES to continue using these techniques to improve its data collections and data dissemination related to science, engineering, technology, and research and development (R&D). Respondents 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:
87 FR 4664
01/28/2022
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 44429
07/26/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Using Information Technology
Short Statement:
The request for 11,500 burden hours is higher than the current generic clearance (7,595 hours). The request for 28,515 respondents is higher than the current generic clearance (15,610 respondents). The increase is due to two primary factors: 1. In recent years, NCSES has launched a new Research Program to fund investigative and innovative projects to prepare for more broad-ranging changes (examples include modularized survey delivery and smartphone app surveys). Much of the work done under this new program is through Broad Agency Announcements (BAA), and may require generic clearance approval. 2. NCSES anticipates taking advantage of new ways of recruiting large numbers of participants for small-scale studies (e.g., Amazon Mechanical Turk, or MTurk).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$2,800,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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?
No
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:
07/26/2022
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