Program Evaluation of the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
201306181636.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-19
Appendix H Logic Model.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-19
Appendix G Nonresponse 5-22-13.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-19
Appendix F Recruitment and Reminder Text 5-22-13.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-19
Appendix E Sampling Plan Estimates of Differences 5-22-13.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-19
Appendix B Mappings revised 5-22-13.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-19
S-STEM OMB Memo 05-22-13.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-19
S-STEM OMB Part B Supporting Statement 5-22-13.pdf Supporting Statement B	2013-06-19
S-STEM Supporting Statement Part A 5-22-13.pdf Supporting Statement A	2013-06-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
207415	S-STEM Interview/Focus Group Protocols - Other Campus Reps Other-Site visit protocol	New
207414	S-STEM Interview/Focus Group Protocols - Program Admins. Other-Site visit protocol	New
207413	S-STEM Interview/Focus Group Protocols - Faculty Other-Site visit protocol	New
207412	S-STEM Interview/Focus Group Protocols - PIs/co-PIs Other-Site visit protocol	New
207411	S-STEM Interview/Focus Group Protocols - Students Other-Site visit protocol	New
207409	S-STEM Principal Investigator Survey (PI Survey) Other-Survey	New
207408	S-STEM Recipient Survey - Bachelor's degree respondents Other-Survey	New
207407	S-STEM Recipient Survey - Associate's degree respondents Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3145-0228	ICR Reference No: 201306-3145-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NSF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Program Evaluation of the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 08/21/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/21/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2016	36 Months From Approved
Responses	8,907	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	3,014	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	59,674	0	0

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Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) requests OMB approval for a three-year clearance for original data collection to be used in the evaluation of the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program. This ICR includes surveys for S-STEM Recipients and Principal Investigators, as well as site visit interview and focus group protocols.

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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:
	77 FR 74516	12/14/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 37590	06/21/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
S-STEM Recipient Survey - Bachelor's degree respondents
S-STEM Interview/Focus Group Protocols - Students
S-STEM Recipient Survey - Associate's degree respondents
S-STEM Interview/Focus Group Protocols - PIs/co-PIs
S-STEM Interview/Focus Group Protocols - Faculty
S-STEM Interview/Focus Group Protocols - Other Campus Reps
S-STEM Principal Investigator Survey (PI Survey)
S-STEM Interview/Focus Group Protocols - Program Admins.

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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	8,907	0	0	8,907	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,014	0	0	3,014	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	59,674	0	0	59,674	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 information collection for NSF.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,281,000

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: 06/21/2013

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