Independent Research and Development Technical Descriptions

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
IRD Info Collection Supporting Stmt 2010-D011 (4).docx Supporting Statement A	2011-12-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
195939	Independent Research and Development Technical Descriptions Other-DFARS Clause	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0483	ICR Reference No: 201112-0704-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201109-0704-006
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Independent Research and Development Technical Descriptions
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/09/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/07/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2015	36 Months From Approved
Responses	26,950	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	13,475	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: DoD is amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require contractors to report IR&D projects. The information will provide in-process information from DoD-sponsored IR&D projects to increase the effectiveness by providing visibility onto the technical content of industry IR&D activities to meet DoD needs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 41 USC 421 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0750-AG96	Final or interim final rulemaking	76 FR 11414	03/02/2011

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 11414	03/02/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 11414	03/02/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Independent Research and Development Technical Descriptions

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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	26,950	0	0	26,950	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	13,475	0	0	13,475	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: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: New Collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $431,470

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)? 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: 12/07/2011

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