SEMAA Program Evaluation

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SEMAA Program Evaluation Form and Instruction	New
img-402160643-0001.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-04-06
Supporting Statement B - OMB - NASA SEMAA 1 5 08.doc Supporting Statement B	2009-01-09
Supporting Statement A - OMB - NASA SEMAA 1 5 08.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-01-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
187775	SEMAA Program Evaluation Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2700-0136	ICR Reference No: 200901-2700-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NASA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: SEMAA Program Evaluation
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: 04/08/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/09/2009
Terms of Clearance: OMB appreciates that NASA desires to evaluate the effectiveness of its SEMAA program. However, this evaluation measures only short-term effects on awareness and plans rather than more substantive measures, such as knowledge gains or actual persistence in science education programs. In addition, OMB remains concerned about features of the study design, such as response rates likely to be gained by use of a mail-out/mail-back strategy for both the treatment and control groups, and whether the program enrollment is of sufficient size to meet sample size goals. Therefore, OMB looks forward to receiving a report prior to or in concert with any re-submission of this ICR detailing lessons learned and substa n tive progress toward addressing these issues. OMB encourages NASA to use interagency forums such as the National Science and Technology Committee to learn from other federal agency experiences and to collaborate on future such endeavors.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,030	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,030	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: NASA’s Science Engineering Mathematics and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA) is a national education project, which works with K-12 students and their families, that employs hands-on, inquiry-based activities and emphasizes the benefits of STEM literacy. This data collection will help to assess SEMAA project effectiveness and to provide data that can inform decisions made by NASA leadership and local sites about project modifications and implementation.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 85 - 568 72 Stat 426 Name of Law: National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958
  

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 206	10/23/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 2	01/05/2009
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
SEMAA Program Evaluation	None, None, None	Student Survey ,   Parent Survey ,   Protocol for Telephone Interview

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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	2,030	0	0	2,030	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,030	0	0	2,030	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: New ICR.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $724,350

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)? 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: 01/09/2009

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