SRS-Generic Clearance of Survey Improvement Projects for the Division of Science Resources Statistics

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NSF PDP 1 List Assessment Surveys for the Postdoc Data Project Form and Instruction	New
Form Academic R&D Pre-W Academic R&D Pre-Workshop Survey Form and Instruction	New
Supporting Statement SRS Part B updated.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-02-16
Supporting Statement SRS Part A Updated.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-02-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
180304	List Assessment Surveys for the Postdoc Data Project Form and Instruction	New
180054	Academic R&D Pre-Workshop Survey Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0174	ICR Reference No: 200611-3145-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200311-3145-001
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: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/16/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/22/2006
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with the following terms of clearance: NSF will submit individual requests under this generic clearance to OMB including 1. a running tally of the total number of approved hours and respondents currently in use under the generic clearance; in the event that additional hours are required, NSF should submit an 83-C change worksheet to OMB 2. a justification section describing the proposed collection and any planned analysis in detail, specifically addressing the relevance of the collection to the overall structure of the generic clearance. OMB will attempt to provide comments within three weeks of official receipt of individual clearance requests under this generic. NSF must receive OMB approval prior to fielding any proposed collections under this clearance.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2010	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2007
Responses	5,700	0	23,820
Time Burden (Hours)	8,200	0	14,950
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

---

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:
	71 FR 51641	08/30/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 67652	11/22/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

---

Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Academic R&D Pre-Workshop Survey	Academic R&D Pre-Workshop	Academic R&D Pre-Workshop Survey
List Assessment Surveys for the Postdoc Data Project	NSF PDP 2, NSF PDP 1	RLAS Questionnaire for Establishments ,   RLAS Questionnaire for Individuals

---

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	5,700	23,820	0	-18,120	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,200	14,950	0	-6,750	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Change due to adjustment in agency estimate.

---

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]? Uncollected

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)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

---

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: 11/22/2006

---