AST - Technology Utilization

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NF 1679 AST - Technology Utilization Form	Modified
NF 1679_revised_12-18-07.doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-20
2700-0009 Form 1679.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-11-09
2007 Supporting Statement .doc Supporting Statement B	2007-11-09
2007 Supporting Statement .doc Supporting Statement A	2007-11-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
27947	AST - Technology Utilization Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2700-0009	ICR Reference No: 200708-2700-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200408-2700-001
Agency/Subagency: NASA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: AST - Technology Utilization
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: 12/27/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/09/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,283	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	962	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: As required in Section 305(b) of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 and the NASA Supplement to the Federal Acquisitions Regulation, NASA R&D contracts require contractor/ recipient reporting of new technologies to NASA.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 85 - 568 72 Stat., 426 438 Name of Law: National Aeronautics and Space Act
  

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 170	09/04/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 216	11/08/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
AST - Technology Utilization	NF 1679, NF 1679	Disclosure of Invention and New Technology (Including Software) Form ,   Disclosure of Invention and New Technology (including Software) Form

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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	1,283	0	0	-322	0	1,605
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	962	0	0	-583	0	1,545
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: Cutting Redundancy

Short Statement: Almost exclusive use of Web-based form (NF 1679) has resulted in reduced burden. In addition the number of respondents has decreased due to NASA mission changes.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $51,320

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 11/09/2007

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