Census must
forward all explanatory materials to OMB prior to fielding. Census
should send OMB a summary of proposed changes based on the
forthcoming CNSTAT report prior to offically requesting OMB
approval for changes. OMB is reducing the re- quested burden hours
by 5,000 with the understanding that Census, in consultation with
NSF, may request various research projects to improve data quality
and survey design. These requests will be submitted via a change
worksheet that includes the increased burden hours and describes
the research plan or study design. If available, Census should
submit a general research plan each year that describes the series
of upcoming studies. Census is also given approval to add a
question to the upcoming survey that will obtain updated
information on length of time respondent requires to complete the
survey. Census shall provide this information to OMB prior to
fielding the 2005 survey (in 2006).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2007
12/31/2007
31,000
0
0
88,500
0
0
0
0
0
This survey measures the amount and
indicates the direction of R&D expenditures by U.S. industry.
Goverment agencies, corporations, academic researchers, trade
associations, research organizations, and others use the survey to
analyze and forecast technological growth, investigate productivity
determinants, formulate tax policy, and compare individual company
performance with industry averages. Companies with known R&D
activity and samples of companies in selected industries that may
conduct R&D are included.
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:
(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;
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.