Per our discussions, BEA may immediately resubmit this ICR and amend it with proposed IC documents that fully reflect the 2008 collection cycle.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2008
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2008
105
0
105
1,176
0
1,176
43,982,000
0
43,982,000
The survey is used to obtain fiscal year data on expenditures relating to biomedical research and development awards and to update and rebase the BRDPI. Data are obtained from organizations which are recipients of biomedical research and development awards from the National Institutes of Health.
There is a increase adjustment to the respondents/responses and hour burden. The cost burden adjusted to Âno cost to respondents, mistakenly included in previous submission.
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.