This information collection will monitor outputs, short-term, intermediate and long-term outcomes of NSF-Engineering Directorate investments in research and innovation in the Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP).
US Code:
42 USC 1861 et seq.
Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act, as amended
The overall burden increased because of the addition of the SBIR Baseline Monitoring Survey, along with refinement of the existing surveys. The burden on some surveys decreased because of the decrease in time needed to complete the 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.