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

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
FY 2009 Academic R&D survey advance and cover letters.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Repair queued
FY 2009 Academic R&D Pop review email.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Repair queued
Attachment 5 Kauffman letter attachment.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Available
Attachment 5 Kauffman Foundation letter of support.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Available
Cognitive Site Visit Report Revised 04-02-09.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Repair queued
Appendix C Quex and Protocls V3.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Repair queued
31450100 Part B Revision.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Available
Appendix A Quex and Protocols V1.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Repair queued
FY 2009 Academic RD Survey clearance request - response to OMB questions July 2009.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Available
31450100 Part B Revision.doc	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Available
31450100 Part A Revision.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Available
OMB Amendment to Academic RD Survey.doc	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2007-09-18	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
190480	Academic R&D Stimulus Questions	Other-Survey question	New
189255	Higher Education Research and Development Survey - Pilot	Other-Survey	Unchanged
189254	Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges	Other-Survey	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0100	ICR Reference No: 200908-3145-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200905-3145-002
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: 09/17/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/27/2009
Terms of Clearance: Previous terms of clearance remain in effect.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2011	08/31/2011	08/31/2011
Responses	1,428	0	734
Time Burden (Hours)	20,550	0	19,162
Cost Burden (Dollars)	25,690	0	25,690

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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): US Code: 42 USC 1862 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:
	74 FR 964	01/09/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 24042	05/22/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Academic R&D Stimulus Questions
Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges
Higher Education Research and Development Survey - Pilot

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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	1,428	734	0	694	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	20,550	19,162	0	1,388	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	25,690	25,690	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: Pilot test and increase in survey population. ARRA Questions added

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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)? 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: 08/27/2009

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