Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Client Impact Surveys

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
System of Records Notices.docx Supplementary Document	2020-08-20
0693-0021-MEP-ClientImpactSurvey-WebInvitation 7-23-20.docx Supplementary Document	2020-08-11
0693-0021-MEP-ClientImpactSurvey-SupportingStatement-PartB 6-18-20.docx Supporting Statement B	2020-08-11
0693-0021-MEP-ClientImpactSurvey-SupportingStatement 8-24-20.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-08-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4855	Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Client Impact Surveys Other-Collection Instrument	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0693-0021	ICR Reference No: 202008-0693-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201707-0693-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NIST	Agency Tracking No: MO
Title: Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Client Impact Surveys
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/22/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/24/2020
Terms of Clearance: This information collection is approved for three years subject to the following terms of clearance: 1. The letters sent out by the local centers must state that the response is voluntary, and failure to respond will not result in a loss of service or other penalty. 2. The letters sent out by the local centers must state that the study is funded, in part, by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership in the Department of Commerce. 3. The letters sent out by the local centers must clarify that this survey is being undertaken (1) to evaluate how these programs benefit manufacturers, (2) to identify the most valuable services provided, and (3) to assist in business planning. 4. The instrument must include the following statement: "No agency may conduct, and no person is required to respond to, an information collection that does not display a valid OMB control number. The OMB control number is 0693-0021."

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2020
Responses	13,000	0	10,000
Time Burden (Hours)	2,600	0	2,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a national network of locally-based manufacturing extension Centers working with small manufacturers to assist them improve their productivity, improve profitability, and enhance their economic competitiveness. The information collected will provide the MEP with information regarding MEP Center performance regarding the delivery of technology and business solutions to U.S.-based manufacturers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	85 FR 31745	05/27/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 52089	08/24/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Client Impact Surveys

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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	13,000	10,000	0	3,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,600	2,000	0	600	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: The number of estimated potential annual respondents has increased from 10,000 to 13,000 due to increases in the number of clients reported by the MEP Centers.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $250,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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? No

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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: 08/24/2020

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