Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 31450101 Part 2 FY 2007 Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities, Part 2: Computing and Networking Capacity Form and Instruction	New
Form 31450101 Part 1 FY 2007 Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities Form and Instruction	New
Memorandum on confidentiality.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-07
3145-0101 Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-07-31
3145-0101 Part A FY 2007 OMB clearance package.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-07-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
33014	Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities	Removed
181373	FY 2007 Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities, Part 2: Computing and Networking Capacity Form and Instruction	New
181372	FY 2007 Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0101	ICR Reference No: 200707-3145-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200302-3145-003
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/09/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/31/2007
Terms of Clearance: OMB appreciates that the Science Resources Division of NSF has decided to enhance the clarity of its confidentiality pledge on selected items on this survey according the the memorandum dated October 5, 2007. SRS should report back to OMB on the results of any testing or analysis of these changes.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	627	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	19,263	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: NSF conducts a biennial survey of research-performing colleges and universities and nonprofit biomedical research organizations in response to a Congressional mandate. The survey collects data on research infrastructure.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 29002	05/23/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 41778	07/31/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FY 2007 Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities, Part 2: Computing and Networking Capacity	31450101 Part 2	FY 2007 Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities, Part 2: Computing and Networking Capacity
Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities
FY 2007 Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities	31450101 Part 1	FY 2007 Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities

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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	627	0	0	627	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	19,263	0	0	19,263	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Reinstatement of survey contributed to increase.

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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

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 07/31/2007

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