OMB acknowledges receipt of the NSF justification memo and accepts the non-substantive changes under the OIRA EO 14168 implementation guidance to this collection. NSF has met its obligation to brief OMB on the associated bridge study. NSF may discontinue the associated bridge study also in conformity with EO 14168. NSF should obtain and store all data collected, or documents prepared, under OMB Control Number 3145-0141. NSF should ensure that all data assets are cataloged in the agency comprehensive data inventory, consistent with OMB guidance and the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2025
104,650
0
124,500
40,116
0
51,875
1,636,726
0
1,820,613
The data collected in this survey will enable NSF to partially fulfill the Congressional mandate to serve as a clearing house for information on the scientific and technical population of the U.S. This information allows for policy and planning activities by officials of government, private industry and academic institutions.
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.
Appendix_D_Questionnaire_Changes_Revised.docx
2025_NSCG_Freeman.pdf
2023 National Survey of College Graduates