Evaluation of the National Science Foundation Advance Technological Education Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2019 ATEprogeval 3.27.2019 Appendix D clean[5873].docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-05-10	Repair queued
2019 ATEprogeval 3.27.2019 Appendix E clean[5874].docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-05-10	Repair queued
2019 ATEprogeval 3.27.2019 Appendix A clean[5870].docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-05-10	Repair queued
2019 ATEprogeval 3.27.2019 B Collection clean[5869].docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2019-05-10	Repair queued
2019 ATEprogeval 3.27.2019 - A Justification clean[5868].docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2019-05-10	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
236057	Evaluation of the National Science Foundation Advance Technological Education Program	Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 201905-3145-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Evaluation of the National Science Foundation Advance Technological Education Program
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OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 12/16/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/10/2019
Terms of Clearance: At the request of the Agency, this collection is withdrawn from OMB review.

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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 National Science Foundation (NSF) requests that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the collection of new information for an outcomes study of the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. The ATE program is designed to (1) produce more qualified science and engineering technicians to meet workforce demands and (2) improve the technical skills and the general science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) preparation of these technicians and the educators who teach them. The ATE program provides federal funds through four tracks: projects, centers, small grants for institutions new to the ATE program, and targeted research on technician education. The purpose of the outcomes study is to examine the capacity of academic institutions to educate STEM technicians, the partnerships between academic institutions and industry, the academic and employment outcomes of students, and the receipt of professional development by technical educators.

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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:
	82 FR 41667	09/01/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 20663	05/10/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Evaluation of the National Science Foundation Advance Technological Education Program

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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 collection for the National Science Foundation.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,193,531

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 05/10/2019

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