This collection
is cleared based on the revised materials provided by the
Department.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2013
850
0
900
4,500
0
8,200
80,500
0
125,000
The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality
Improvement Act of 1987, Public Law 100-107, established an annual
U.S. National Quality Award (Award). The purposes of the Award are
to promote competitiveness and quality awareness, recognize the
performance achievements of U.S. companies, and to share successful
strategies and practices.
Program Change: The new
eligibility requirement was developed and applicants for the
national award first receive the top-tier award from a
Baldrige-based state or sector program (i.e., the Alliance for
Performance Excellence). The rationale for this change is described
in Question 1 above. It is assumed that this change will reduce the
number of applications received at the national level, from about
100 per year to about 50 per year. Decrease: Respondents/Responses:
100 to 50; Burden Hours: 8,200 to 4,500; Burden Cost: $125,000 to
$80,500.
$0
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Dawn Bailey 301 975-3074
dawn.bailey@nist.gov
No
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.