Generic Clearance for Usability Data Collections

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Post Scenario Survey Instrument.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-07-28
usability-benchmarks-voting-PRA-umbrella-sjl-5-22-08.doc Supplementary Document	2009-07-28
TEMPLATE-FourStandardSurveyQuestions.doc Supplementary Document	2009-07-01
0693.0043.SupportingStmt-REVISED.102709.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-10-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
197387	Information Technology Laboratory, Information Access Division. Character String Typing Study Other-Questionnaire	New
197092	Public Safety Imaging Systems - Human Perception Testing Other-Questionnaire	New
195879	Feedback Form For P25 ISSI Network Simulation Tool Other-Survey	New
195665	Interacting with Social Media Websites Other-Survey	New
194237	National Institute of Standards and Technology In-depth Interview: Perceptions of Online Security Other-Questionnaire	New
192274	Usability Benchmarks for Voting Systems Research Project Other-null	New
191538	Spoken Language Communication and Translation System for Tactical Use (TRANSTAC) Foreign Language Expert Surveys Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0693-0043	ICR Reference No: 200907-0693-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200606-0693-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NIST	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Generic Clearance for Usability Data Collections
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/28/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/29/2009
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved based on the revisions to the supporting statement.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2009
Responses	2,000	0	2,000
Time Burden (Hours)	1,000	0	1,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Collection of usability data involving usage of technological devices (such as web sites, handheld computers, cell phones, robots) will enable researchers at NIST to study human-computer interactions and to help establish guidelines and standards for more effective and efficient interactions.

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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:
	74 FR 15939	04/08/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 37187	07/28/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Public Safety Imaging Systems - Human Perception Testing
Usability Benchmarks for Voting Systems Research Project
Spoken Language Communication and Translation System for Tactical Use (TRANSTAC) Foreign Language Expert Surveys
National Institute of Standards and Technology In-depth Interview: Perceptions of Online Security
Feedback Form For P25 ISSI Network Simulation Tool
Interacting with Social Media Websites
Information Technology Laboratory, Information Access Division. Character String Typing Study

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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	2,000	2,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,000	1,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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)? 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: 07/29/2009

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