Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Jurisdictional Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Response to survey comments with additional notes.docx Supplementary Document	2013-01-09
Response to survey comments with additional notes docx docx docx.docx Supplementary Document	2013-01-09
Attachment 5.docx Supplementary Document	2013-01-09
Attachment 4 11-12 docx.docx Supplementary Document	2013-01-09
Attachment 3 11-12 docx.docx Supplementary Document	2013-01-09
Attachment 2 11-12 docx.docx Supplementary Document	2013-01-09
Supporting Statement Part A_130102 docx.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-01-09
Supporting Statement Part B 11-12 docx docx.docx Supporting Statement B	2013-01-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
203597	EPSCoR Jurisdiction/State Committee Interview Guide Other-Interview	New
203580	Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Jurisdictional Survey Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0225	ICR Reference No: 201208-3145-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Jurisdictional Survey
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: 01/09/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/09/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2016	36 Months From Approved
Responses	87	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,639	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,388	0	0

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Abstract: The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) was established by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 1978 following a recommendation by the National Science Board (NSB) to support research capacity development in states and jurisdictions that receive lesser amounts of NSF research support funding. NSF investment in EPSCoR between 1998 and 2007 has totaled approximately $760 million. The purpose of the proposed information collection is to supplement data analysis efforts already underway as part of an historical evaluation of NSF EPSCoR being conducted by the Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI), starting with information contained in proposals and annual reports covering the life of program.

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

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:
	75 FR 66167	10/27/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 47676	08/09/2012
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
Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Jurisdictional Survey
EPSCoR Jurisdiction/State Committee Interview Guide

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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	87	0	0	87	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,639	0	0	2,639	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,388	0	0	3,388	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: This is a new survey for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Program.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $51,538

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: 08/09/2012

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