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.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2011
2,643
0
1,428
42,610
0
20,550
80,098
0
25,690
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.
US Code:
42 USC 1862
Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950
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:
(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;
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.
Response to BEA letter of support 10-05-10.docx
FY 2009 Academic R&D survey advance and cover letters.doc
Attachment 5 Kauffman letter attachment.pdf
HERD Population Screening of Institutions