Small and Medium-Sized Business Complex Event COVID-19 Survey (Wave 3)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SME_SUPPORTING STATEMENT WAVE 3.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-06-08
SME_wave3_SUPPORTING STATEMENT PART B.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-06-08
30 Day FRN published.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-06-08
60 Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-06-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
247766	Short Survey _Small- and Medium-Sized Business Complex Event COVID-19 (Wave 3) Other-Survey	New
247765	Long Survey Small- and Medium-Sized Business Complex Event COVID-19 (Wave 3) Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202106-0693-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NIST	Agency Tracking No: ER
Title: Small and Medium-Sized Business Complex Event COVID-19 Survey (Wave 3)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/08/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,100	0
Time Burden (Hours)	675	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This effort addresses the gap in research on the experiences of SMEs dealing with complex events generally and those that arise during a pandemic, specifically. This longitudinal study accounts for SME vulnerabilities, which may further amplify the impacts of a singular or complex event.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	86 FR 5140	01/19/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 30409	06/08/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Long Survey Small- and Medium-Sized Business Complex Event COVID-19 (Wave 3)
Short Survey _Small- and Medium-Sized Business Complex Event COVID-19 (Wave 3)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	2,100	0	0	2,100	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	675	0	0	675	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $125,000

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.     Yes

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? Yes

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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: 06/08/2021

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