Implementation Evaluation of the ADVANCE Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Draft Correspondence and Introduction (revised) 10-7-2009.doc Supplementary Document	2009-10-07
Draft Correspondence and Introduction 10-2009.doc Supplementary Document	2009-10-06
ADVANCE OMB package supporting statement Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2009-07-21
ADVANCE OMB package draft Part A Supporting Statement 10-6-2009.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-10-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
190000	Implementation Evaluation of the ADVANCE Program Other-Telephone Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0209	ICR Reference No: 200907-3145-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Implementation Evaluation of the ADVANCE Program
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/07/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/22/2009
Terms of Clearance: Although NSF has provided additional information in the supporting document to give context to the proposed implementation evaluation of the ADVANCE Program which include case studies and focus groups, this approval is specific to the telephone interview protocol. In order for NSF to conduct case studies and focus groups as part of the ADVANCE Program evaluation, NSF will be required to go through the full PRA review process and seek OMB approval.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2012	36 Months From Approved
Responses	38	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	38	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The ADVANCE program was initiated in 2001. Since then the NSF has invested over $130 million to support ADVANCE projects at more than one-hundred institutions of higher education and STEM-related not-for-profit organizations in forty-one states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. A process evaluation of the ADVANCE program has not been conducted previously so results of an in-depth analysis of program implementation data would not be available except from the current proposed data collection activities. Data collected in this evaluation will enable program administrators to better assess their funding approach and to make informed decisions regarding funding award strategies and program development. It will also serve as a foundation for a future summative evaluation of outcomes by models identified through this process evaluation. Lastly, the evaluation data will enable the NSF to more effectively meet their annual Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) reporting responsibilities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation Act of 1950
  

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 23219	05/18/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 36273	07/22/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Implementation Evaluation of the ADVANCE Program

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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	38	0	0	38	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	38	0	0	38	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: New survey for the NSF ADVANCE Program.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $314,695

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 07/22/2009

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