Prior to the
commencement of the Survey of State Research & Development
forms distribution, the Census Bureau shall provide on its Internet
site prominent links to a set of finalized survey forms, including
instructions and cover letters, comparable to those provided for
the 2007 Economic Census report forms. The final forms and letters
shall reflect any changes in the survey year, OMB number expiration
date, and Census leadership from those submitted for review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2013
36 Months From Approved
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The U.S. Census Bureau plans to
continue to conduct the Survey of State Research and Development
Expenditures to measure research and development supported and
performed by state governments in the United States. This survey is
a joint effort between the Census Bureau and the National Science
Foundation (NSF). Items on the survey form include research and
development expenditures according to the source of funding, by
performer of the work (internal and external to state agencies),
and by character (i.e., basic, applied, or developmental). Final
results produced by NSF contain state and national estimates useful
to a variety of data users interested in research and development
performance including: the National Science Board; the Office of
Management and Budget; the Office of Science and Technology Policy
and other science policy makers;
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.