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

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Response to BEA letter of support 10-05-10.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-10-08	Available
OMB HERD passback - SRS response 10-05-10.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-10-08	Available
Attachment 3 NSF FY2009 HERD pilot contacts.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-07-09	Available
FY 2009 Academic R&D survey advance and cover letters.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Available
FY 2009 Academic R&D Pop review email.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Available
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	Available
Appendix C Quex and Protocls V3.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Available
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	Available
FY 2009 Academic RD Survey clearance request - response to OMB questions July 2009.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2009-08-07	Available
3145-0100, Section B.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2010-07-09	Available
3145-0100, Section A.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2010-07-09	Available
OMB Amendment to Academic RD Survey.doc	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2007-09-18	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
193732	HERD Population Screening of Institutions	Other-Survey	New
193731	FY 2010 FFRDC R&D Survey questionnaire	Other-Survey	New
193730	FY 2010 Higher Education R&D Suvey Questionnaire	Other-Survey	New
190480	Academic R&D Stimulus Questions	Other-Survey question	Removed
189255	Higher Education Research and Development Survey - Pilot	Other-Survey	Removed
189254	Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges	Other-Survey	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0100	ICR Reference No: 201007-3145-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200908-3145-002
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: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/12/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/09/2010
Terms of Clearance: Prior to the next substantive change requested for this information collection, OMB looks forward to a report on one time and longer term burden that institutions incur as a result of the changes being approved for this survey.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2011
Responses	2,643	0	1,428
Time Burden (Hours)	42,610	0	20,550
Cost Burden (Dollars)	80,098	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:
	75 FR 14633	03/26/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 39583	07/09/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FY 2010 Higher Education R&D Suvey Questionnaire
FY 2010 FFRDC R&D Survey questionnaire
HERD Population Screening of Institutions
Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges
Higher Education Research and Development Survey - Pilot
Academic R&D Stimulus Questions

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	2,643	1,428	0	1,215	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	42,610	20,550	0	22,060	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	80,098	25,690	0	54,408	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: Changes in burden hours are a result of the redesign and expansion of the HERD survey and the additional HERD population screening survey.

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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: 07/09/2010

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