STAR METRICS (OD)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1 University/Applications Form and Instruction	New
Form 1 Universities/Applicants Form and Instruction	Modified
Attachment 6_Star Metrics Pilot Project Guide.docx Supplementary Document	2011-09-28
attachment 5_Background calculations.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-09-28
Attachment 4_Updated ARRA Guidance.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-09-28
Attachment 3_Recipient Reporting Data Model.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-09-28
Attachment 1_MOU.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-09-28
Attachment 2_First Addendum MOU.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-09-28
Star support_stmt_a_Emergency_v7 FINAL.docx Supporting Statement A	2011-09-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
199530	University/Applications Form and Instruction	New
193218	Universities/Applicants Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0925-0616	ICR Reference No: 201109-0925-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201006-0925-003
Agency/Subagency: HHS/NIH	Agency Tracking No:
Title: STAR METRICS (OD)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 09/29/2011
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/29/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/28/2011
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with the understanding that NIH has submitted the 60-day Federal Register notice and will follow the standard process for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act as this collection continues.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2012	6 Months From Approved
Responses	204	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	680	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Office of Science and Technology Policy, through the NSTC Committee on Science, established the Science of Science Policy (SoSP) Interagency Working Group to develop an evidence-based framework for informing policy investments in research and development, and assess the impacts of those investments broadly. Themes and goals for this emergent research field were outlined in a Federal Research Roadmap , and this effort was also highlighted in the FY 2011 Budget Priorities Memorandum from OSTP and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The memorandum asks Federal agencies to "develop outcome-oriented goals for their science and technology activities, establish procedures and timelines for evaluating the performance of these activities, and target investments toward high-performing programs. Agencies should develop 'science of science policy' tools that can improve management of their research and development portfolios and better assess the impact of their science and technology investments. Sound science should inform policy decisions, and agencies should invest in relevant science and technology as appropriate." The initial goal of STAR METRICS is to provide mechanisms that furnish participating universities and federal agencies with a reliable and consistent means to account for the number of scientists and staff that are on research institution payrolls, supported by federal funds.

Emergency Justfication: NIH, in conjunction with NSF and OSTP, has engaged in a partnership with universities entitled STAR METRICS . STAR METRICS is a multi-year project being created in direct response to the reporting requirements of the ARRA, and aims to provide American taxpayers with accurate information on the value of their investments.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 241 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
  

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

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Universities/Applicants	1	Database
University/Applications	1	Database

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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	204	0	0	0	204	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	680	0	0	0	680	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is an emergency request to continue the STAR METRICS data collection OMB number 0925-0616, which expired on 01/31/2011. This request includes an increase in burden from 80 to 100 respondent universities per quarter.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $500,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Yes

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: 09/28/2011

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