Data assets resulting from this collection must be cataloged in the agency comprehensive data inventory, consistent with the Open Government Data Act of 2018 and conforming with OMB's implementation guidance in M-25-05, and other related policies and guidance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2025
1,117
0
1,192
46,883
0
44,613
1,734,671
0
1,561,455
This request is for a three-year extension of the previously approved OMB clearance for the Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey and the Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) R&D Survey. The surveys were last conducted for FY 2024.
US Code:
42 USC 1862
Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950
The capital expenditures survey was removed from this request, and while the numbers of respondents went up, the burden time per respondent did not change.
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.
PC_202506-3145-001_070225_052147_1.pdf
Part B OMB supp statement for HERD_2025.docx
Capital Expenditures Exploratory Questions