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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
0693-0043
ICR Reference No:
202506-0693-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202405-0693-004
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/NIST
Agency Tracking No:
MO
Title:
Generic Clearance for Usability Data Collections
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
08/14/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/25/2025
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2025
Responses
150,000
0
150,000
Time Burden (Hours)
100,000
0
100,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)
20,000
0
0
Abstract:
NIST proposes to conduct a number of data collection efforts - both quantitative and qualitative. The data collections will be designed to evaluate the usability and utility of NIST research for measurement and standardization work. These data collection efforts may include, but may not be limited to electronic methodologies, empirical studies, video and audio collections, interview and questionnaires.
Authorizing Statute(s):
None
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:
90 FR 15696
04/15/2025
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 26982
06/25/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
12
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Assessing the Effectiveness of Facial Features and Developing Calibrated Facial Proficiency Tests
Cybersecurity Supply Chain Survey Tool
Digital Twins for Public Safety Training: HazMat Use Case
Human-Centered Cybersecurity
NIST Scientific Integrity Program Employee Focus Groups
NIST Scientific Integrity Program Employee Survey
National Safety Council Survey Results and Analysis
Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC) Forensic Science Service Provider Standards Implementation Survey
Research on People's Perceptions of Phishing Email Cues Clickers Study
Research on People's Perceptions of Phishing Email Cues Non-Clickers Non-Reporters Study
Research on People's Perceptions of Phishing Email Cues Reporters Study
Survey on Measurement Needs for Plastics Recycling
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
150,000
150,000
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
100,000
100,000
0
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
20,000
0
0
20,000
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:
$33,920
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
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:
Maureen O'Reilly 301 975-3189
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:
06/25/2025
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