OMB continues to encourage NCSES to examine differences between Federal agency and institutional reporting on R&D, consistent with the findings of the Committee on National Statistics. Once additional analysis is complete and results shared with OMB and other stakeholders, OMB will consider NCSES proposals to include additional detail in institutional reporting if needed to further understand the sources of such differences at more detailed levels.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2013
10/31/2013
10/31/2013
2,643
0
2,643
43,014
0
42,610
80,098
0
80,098
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
Changes in burden hours are a result of the redesign and expansion of the HERD survey and the additional HERD population screening survey.
This amendment concerns the FY 2011 Higher Education R&D (HERD) Survey questionnaire. The changes requested are to modify two items on the HERD survey.
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.