Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
OMB Amendment to FY 2011 Facilities Survey.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2012-06-04
omb response.docx Supplementary Document	2011-10-19
3145-0101 SS Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2011-07-27
3145-0101 SS Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2011-07-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
202578	Clarification Questions for 3145-0101, Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities Other-Survey	New
198671	FY 2011 Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities, Part 1: Research Space Other-Survey	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0101	ICR Reference No: 201206-3145-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201107-3145-004
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 06/08/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/04/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2014	10/31/2014	10/31/2014
Responses	470	0	470
Time Burden (Hours)	19,270	0	19,270
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,348,900	0	1,348,900

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Abstract: NSF conducts a biennial survey of research-performing colleges and universities and nonprofit biomedical research organizations in response to a Congressional mandate. The survey collects data on research infrastructure.

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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:
	76 FR 28244	05/16/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 44962	07/27/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FY 2011 Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities, Part 1: Research Space
Clarification Questions for 3145-0101, Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities

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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: A clarification from respondents is needed for institutions with multiple campuses.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 06/04/2012

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