NSF Math and Science Partnership Program Monitoring System

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
31450199 Supporting Statement Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2008-06-12
3145-0199 Supporting Statement Part A.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-06-12
Attachment K (Letters to PIs).doc Supplementary Document	2008-06-10
Attachment L (Primer).doc Supplementary Document	2008-06-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
33090	NSF Math and Science Partnership Program Monitoring System	Removed
185314	Annual Survey for RETA Projects Other-Survey	New
185313	Annual Survey for MSP Institute K-12 Participants Other-Survey	New
185312	Initial Survey for K-12 MSP Institute Participants Other-Survey	New
185311	Annual IHE Participant Survey for Institute MSPs Other-Survey	New
185310	Annual Survey for Institute Partnership Projects - Principal Investigator Other-Survey	New
185300	Annual K-12 District Survey Other-Survey	New
185299	Annual IHE Survey for Comprehensive and Targeted MSPs - IHE Partners Other-Survey	New
185298	Annual Targeted and Comprehensive MSP IHE Participant Survey Other-Survey	New
185297	Annual Survey for Comprehensive and Targeted Partnership Projects Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0199	ICR Reference No: 200806-3145-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200506-3145-001
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NSF Math and Science Partnership Program Monitoring System
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/08/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/12/2008
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with the prior terms of clearance: "Approved consistent with NSF memo submitted to OMB 09/06/05 clarifying that new forms will include pre-filled fields where possible in the interest of decreasing respondent burden. Given the absence of longitudinal data, NSF had indicated that data will not be interpreted to indicate that observed changes are the result of the program. OMB encourages NSF to continue to assess mechanisms for reducing burden on respondents associated with this collection."

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2009
Responses	3,149	0	1,848
Time Burden (Hours)	50,322	0	34,382
Cost Burden (Dollars)	131,580	0	0

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Abstract: A data collecting mechanism of participants and institutions involved with the NSF's Math and Science Partnerships (MSP) program, to examine project activity and outcomes, serving as an essential repository of data for the evaluation of MSP. Respondents include Principal Investigators (PIs) for Partnership and RETA Awards, K-12 School Districts, Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) Partners, and IHE Participants. Information is to be used by NSF staff for progrm implementation and impact assessment.

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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:
	73 FR 14276	03/17/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 33459	06/12/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 9

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NSF Math and Science Partnership Program Monitoring System
Annual Survey for Comprehensive and Targeted Partnership Projects
Annual Targeted and Comprehensive MSP IHE Participant Survey
Annual Survey for RETA Projects
Initial Survey for K-12 MSP Institute Participants
Annual K-12 District Survey
Annual Survey for Institute Partnership Projects - Principal Investigator
Annual IHE Participant Survey for Institute MSPs
Annual Survey for MSP Institute K-12 Participants
Annual IHE Survey for Comprehensive and Targeted MSPs - IHE Partners

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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	3,149	1,848	0	1,301	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	50,322	34,382	0	15,940	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	131,580	0	0	131,580	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Surveys under this collection were evaluated and items were added as necessary, making the change 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: 06/12/2008

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