Engineering Research Centers Diversity Climate Survey

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
REFERENCES.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-10-31	Repair queued
Reminder Email.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-10-31	Repair queued
Informed Consent Form.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-10-31	Repair queued
Supporting Statement Part A.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2013-09-25	Repair queued
Supporting Statement Part B.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2013-09-25	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
208857	Engineering Research Centers Diversity Climate Survey	Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 201309-3145-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Engineering Research Centers Diversity Climate Survey
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OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 06/04/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/31/2013
Terms of Clearance: NSF will not be required to go out with an additional 60 and 30 day Federal Register Notice when they resubmit for review, so long the substance of the collection has not changed and would not benefit from another round of notice and comment.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Engineering Research Centers (ERCs) were established by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 1985. The primary goal of these ERCs was to strengthen U.S. competitiveness. Specifically, the centers were expected to create a culture of joining scientific discovery and technological innovation through transformational engineered systems research and education. There were also expected to build partnerships with industry as an avenue of strengthening the innovative capacity of the U.S. in a global context. Lastly, the ERCs were designed to develop diverse engineering graduates capable of being creative innovators in a global economy. The first class of ERCs was funded in 1985 and since then, 15 additional classes have been awarded for a total of 58 ERCs (61 including three Earthquake Centers that were externally funded and managed by the ERC Program). ERC awards span a 10-year period and there are currently 20 active ERCs including the 3 nano-focused ERCs of the 2012 ERC class. The performance and progress of the ERCs, as indicated by updates on the Center's vision, strategic research plan, university and pre-college education, innovation ecosystem and infrastructure components, is assessed annually through reporting and site visits. However, to date, no systematic evaluation of ERC diversity related processes and outcomes has been conducted. The ERC program is authorized under 42 U.S.C. 1861-1875. The proposed data collection supports the management of this program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended
  

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:
	77 FR 48553	08/14/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 59978	09/30/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Engineering Research Centers Diversity Climate Survey

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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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new survey for NSF.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $29,707

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]? 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: 10/31/2013

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