Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges, FY 2006 through FY 2008

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NSF-411 Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges, FY 2006 through FY 2008 Form	Modified
Form 411-Amended questi Draft FFRDC Question on Character of Work Form and Instruction	New
OMB Amendment to Academic RD Survey.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2007-09-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
33009	Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges, FY 2006 through FY 2008 Form	Modified
182019	Draft FFRDC Question on Character of Work Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0100	ICR Reference No: 200709-3145-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200603-3145-001
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges, FY 2006 through FY 2008
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/01/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/18/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2009	05/31/2009	05/31/2009
Responses	702	0	665
Time Burden (Hours)	14,698	0	14,513
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The survey provides academic R&D Expenditures data by source and discipline, including research equipment. Data are used for planning and policy formulation related to academic science and engineering infrastructure. Users include Congress, Federal agencies, States, industry, universities, etc. Affected public-higher education and associated federally funded R&D centers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges, FY 2006 through FY 2008	NSF-411	Academic R & D Survey
Draft FFRDC Question on Character of Work	411-Amended question	Character of Work

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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	702	665	0	37	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	14,698	14,513	0	185	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: Revision of the question to ask for percentages of total and federally funded research and development expenditures that were for basic research, applied research, or development.

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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: 09/18/2007

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