IWGSC Scientific Collections Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NSF 1563 IWGSC Scientific Collections Survey Form and Instruction	New
STATISTICAL METHODS Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2006-08-02
Supporting Statement IWGSC Part A.doc Supporting Statement A	2006-08-02
App3 Past Studies Table Definitions.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-02
App3 Past Studies Table.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-08-02
App2 Web shots of Survey.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-02
App1 FY07 Budget Memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-08-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44472	IWGSC Scientific Collections Survey Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0206	ICR Reference No: 200608-3145-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: IWGSC Scientific Collections Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 10/23/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/02/2006
Terms of Clearance: Withdrawn per NSF request submitted to OMB October 17, 2006. OMB shall waive the 60 and 30 day public comment periods for resubmission of this collection provided that NSF does not propose substantive changes to the purpose or intent of the survey.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This survey will collect information from institutions with object-based collections that receive support from the NSF or that are used by researchers that receive support from the NSF. The survey is a response to the Office of Science and Technology Policy's request for an assessment of information regarding all object-based scientific collections maintained or financially supported by the Federal government, and ancillary materials directly related to them. As a member of the Interagency Working Group on Scientific Collections, the NSF will work with the IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute to collect this information.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 Name of Law: NSF 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:
	71 FR 20141	04/19/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 42675	07/27/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
IWGSC Scientific Collections Survey	NSF 1563, NSF 1562	Archaeological, Anthropological, and Ethnographic Collections Survey ,   Agency Director Stewardship Survey

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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: This is a new information collection for NSF.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $141,000

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: 08/02/2006

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