2010 National Survey of Recent College Graduates (NSRCG)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
RCG08 Web_Survey Screen Shots.doc Supplementary Document	2010-07-28
Appendix G NSRCG Nonresponse Study Reports.docx Supplementary Document	2010-05-28
Appendix E Suvey Mailing Materials to Graduates.docx Supplementary Document	2010-05-28
Appendix D Institution Mailing Materials.docx Supplementary Document	2010-05-28
Appendix C Questionnaire Changes.docx Supplementary Document	2010-05-28
APPENDIX B Proposed Second Stage.docx Supplementary Document	2010-05-28
Appendix A NSF Act of 1950.docx Supplementary Document	2010-05-28
3145-0077 Revised Section A.docx Supporting Statement A	2010-07-28
Incentive Plans in the 2008 SESTAT Surveys Jan 27 2009.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2009-02-02
RCG08 Incentive Supplement Plan Proposal for OMB.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2008-10-16
3145-0077 Survey Mailing Materials.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-05-14
3145-0077 Questionnaire Changes.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-05-14
3145-0077 Proposed Sample Allocation.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-05-14
NSF Act of 1950.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-05-14
3145-0077 Revised Section B.docx Supporting Statement B	2010-07-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
193080	2010 National Survey of Recent College Graduates - Graduates Other-Survey	New
193077	2010 National Survey of Recent College Graduates - Institutions Other-Survey	New
184885	2008 National Survey of Recent College Graduates (NSRCG) Other-Survey	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0077	ICR Reference No: 201005-3145-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200902-3145-002
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2010 National Survey of Recent College Graduates (NSRCG)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/28/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/28/2010
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for two years. The two year clearance is approved in light of the redesign of the NSCG using the American Community Survey and subsequent possible changes or repurposing of the NSRCG in future cycles. As agreed with NSF, in resubmission to OMB, the agency will include: (1) A discussion of the future directions for NSRCG in light of the opportunities to include recent graduates more readily in the NSCG; and as remains relevant, (2) The incorporation of an updated frame for the school sample or a detailed description of efforts to assess frame coverage error involved in continued reuse of the 2003 frame. (3) Discussion of possible mode effects between the paper and pencil, CATI and web forms of the instrument and plans to mitigate them given the results of the planned 2010 NSCG mode study. Also included should be plans for a NSRCG-specific mode study or justification for why a separate study may not be warranted. (4) A description and possible questionnaire changes to provide clearer instructions to respondents answering that they have not completed high school.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2011
Responses	29,071	0	14,400
Time Burden (Hours)	12,813	0	6,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The data collected in this survey will enable NSF to partially fulfill the Congressional mandate to serve as a clearing house for information on the scientific and technical population of the U.S. This information allows for policy and planning activities by officials of government, private industry and academic institutions.

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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:
	75 FR 8408	02/24/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 29368	05/25/2010
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
2010 National Survey of Recent College Graduates - Graduates
2008 National Survey of Recent College Graduates (NSRCG)
2010 National Survey of Recent College Graduates - Institutions

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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	29,071	14,400	0	14,671	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	12,813	6,000	0	6,813	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: Increase in burden reflects inclusion of the first stage collection burden in the NSRCG, which was not previously accounted for properly.

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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]? No

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: 05/28/2010

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