Evaluation of the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in the NSF Directorate for Engineering (ENG)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NSF 1573 REU Study Student Follow-up questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
Form NSF 1572 REU Study Faculty/PI Surveys Form and Instruction	New
Form NSF 1571 REU Study Student Initial Questionnaires Form and Instruction	New
Form NSF 1570 REU Participant Contact Information Form Form and Instruction	New
3145-0121 2006 Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2006-12-29
3145-0121 2006 Part A.doc Supporting Statement A	2006-12-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
46586	REU Study Student Follow-up questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
46585	REU Study Faculty/PI Surveys Form and Instruction	New
46584	REU Study Student Initial Questionnaires Form and Instruction	New
46583	REU Participant Contact Information Form Form and Instruction	New
33016	Follow-up Research on Undergraduate Research Opportunities (URO-2)	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0121	ICR Reference No: 200612-3145-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200501-3145-001
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Evaluation of the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in the NSF Directorate for Engineering (ENG)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 03/29/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/29/2006
Terms of Clearance: Withdrawn per NSF request submitted to OMB 3/28/07. OMB will waive the 60 day comment period for resubmission of the request provided NSF does not propose substantive changes to the collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2008	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2008
Responses	2,900	0	2,900
Time Burden (Hours)	1,450	0	1,450
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The proposed study will focus on undergraduate ENG REU participants and the faculty members who are responsible for the ENG REU awards during summer 2006 through spring 2007, and will examine in detail for the first time the activities, outcomes, and impacts of REU awards made in a single Directorate -- Engineering.

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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:
	71 FR 38428	07/06/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 78226	12/28/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
REU Study Faculty/PI Surveys	NSF 1572	REU Study Faculty/PI Surveys
REU Participant Contact Information Form	NSF 1570	REU Participant Contact Information Form
REU Study Student Follow-up questionnaire	NSF 1573	REU Study -- Follow-up Students Questionnaire
REU Study Student Initial Questionnaires	NSF 1571	REU Study Student Survey
Follow-up Research on Undergraduate Research Opportunities (URO-2)

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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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Changes in program requirements have led to changes in burden.

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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: 12/29/2006

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