Profiles of Innovativeness and Effective Research Communication

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Part_B_Supporting Statement_7-16-09.doc Supporting Statement B	2009-09-18
Section_A_Supporting Statement 9-18-09.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-09-18
Surveys and information interviews Attachment B.doc Supplementary Document	2009-01-16
Profiles of Innovativeness Attachment A.docm Supplementary Document	2009-01-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
187827	Profiles of Innovativeness and Effective Research Communication Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1910-5146	ICR Reference No: 200811-1910-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOE/DOEOA	Agency Tracking No: Tim Fitzsimmons
Title: Profiles of Innovativeness and Effective Research Communication
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 11/03/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/23/2009
Terms of Clearance: 1) OMB understands that DOE may be interested in additional data collection from the laboratories and their staff after this collection is completed. DOE will need to seek separate and additional approval from OMB before conducting any such follow-up surveys or interviews with laboratories or their staff. 2) The research team should seek assistance from a recognized expert in disclosure avoidance techniques to review the proposed output before it is released, and should report back to OMB on their progress in addressing disclosure avoidance within six months.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2012	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,932	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,032	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Hypotheses about what constitutes an innovative environment will be tested on 72 research projects in 6 national laboratories chosen to reflect a diversity of scientific disciplines, specifically chemistry, biology, materials sciences, alternative energy, and geosciences. The projects are selected to represent 4 kinds of research profiles: small vs. large scope, and incremental vs. radical innovation. Polices that encourage diverse work teams and the exchange of information will also be explored.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 7312(b)(4)(c) and (f) Name of Law: The Energy Policy Act of 2005
  

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 196	10/08/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 12	01/21/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Profiles of Innovativeness and Effective Research Communication

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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	1,932	0	0	0	1,932	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,032	0	0	0	1,032	0
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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

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)? No

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: 01/23/2009

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