Quantitative Evaluation of the ADVANCE Program (ADVANCE)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
3145-ADVANCE Supporting Statement Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2010-01-15
3145-ADVANCE Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2010-01-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
191792	ADVANCE Cover Letter and Fellows Survey Other-Survey	New
191791	ADVANCE Outcome Indicator Data Collection Form Other-Survey	New
191789	ADVANCE IT Survey and Glossary Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0213	ICR Reference No: 201001-3145-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Quantitative Evaluation of the ADVANCE Program (ADVANCE)
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OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 04/28/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/21/2010
Terms of Clearance:

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

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Abstract: This request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review asks for clearance for two surveys, an institutional outcomes indicator data form (indicator data form), and two accompanying glossary and instructions sheets to be used in the Quantitative Evaluation of the ADVANCE Program (ADVANCE). Directed at increasing the participation and advancement of women in academic science and engineering careers, ADVANCE is an agency-wide National Science Foundation (NSF) activity managed by the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR). The NSF funds research and education in mathematics, science, and engineering through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, and other research and/or educational institutions in all parts of the United States. The Foundation accounts for about 20 percent of Federal support to academic institutions for basic research. EHR is responsible for the health and continued vitality of the Nation’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and for providing leadership in the effort to improve education in these areas.

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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 60300	11/20/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 3492	01/21/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
ADVANCE Outcome Indicator Data Collection Form
ADVANCE Cover Letter and Fellows Survey
ADVANCE IT Survey and Glossary

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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: This is a new survey to the ADVANCE Program.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

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)? Yes

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: 01/21/2010

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