NIH Customer/Partner Satisfaction Survey of Modification in Procedures for Applications and Awards of Research Project Grants

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Attachment3.doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-20
Attachment2.doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-20
Draft-Survey Instruments (3).doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-20
Attachment5.doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-03
Attachment4.doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-03
Attachment1.doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-03
Supporting Statement A.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-12-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0925-0534	ICR Reference No: 200712-0925-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200412-0925-003
Agency/Subagency: HHS/NIH	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NIH Customer/Partner Satisfaction Survey of Modification in Procedures for Applications and Awards of Research Project Grants
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/05/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/20/2007
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with the following terms of clearance: OMB approves the requested extension of the generic clearance for purposes of gathering general information regarding the program however packages submitted under this collection will not be used or substituted for program evaluations. OMB will review each package proposed under this generic clearance generally within 10 business days of submission. NIH must receive affirmative OMB approval of all proposed collections prior to proceeding.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	710	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	177	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Modular Application/Grant process has been in effect for two years. At the outset of its implementation, the community was advised that the process would reduce administrative burden by focusing the efforts of the investigators and officials.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
  

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:
	72 FR 44165	08/07/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 61888	11/01/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 0

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	710	0	0	710	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	177	0	0	177	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: The NDPA Process Evaluation is a reinstatement of a previously approved collection. There are no program changes or adjustments. Based on the results of three previous annual collections and ongoing trends, we estimate that the number of survey respondents will continue to be in the range of 500 to 700 with an estimated average of about 600 applicants.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $49,623

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

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: 12/20/2007

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