For each approved task in the generic clearance, NIST will submit the actual instrument to OMB along with responses to the following questions: 1. Explain who will be surveyed and why the group is appropriate to survey. 2. Explain how the survey was developed including consultation with interested parties, pretesting,and responses to suggestions for improvement. 3. Explain how the survey will be conducted, how customers will be samples if fewer than all customers will be surveyed, expected response rate, and actions your agency plans to take to improve the response rate. 4. Describe how the results of the survey will be analyzed and used to generalize the results to the enire customer population.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2006
01/31/2006
12/31/2002
6,000
0
50,000
3,500
0
18,800
0
0
380,311,000
NIST's three-year clearance request for a suite of data collections, includes surveys, focus groups, transactional surveys, and electronic Internet-based surveys. This collection of information will assist NIST with elaluating customer service and satisfaction, and for a variety of uses, including government performance and results act.
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.