NIST Generic Clearance for Usability Data Collections

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0693-0043-FourStandardSurveyQuestions_2022.docx Supplementary Document	2022-03-29
0693-0043 Supporting Statement Part B_2022.docx Supporting Statement B	2022-03-29
0693-0043 Supporting Statement_2022.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-03-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
252435	Exploring AI Expert and Non- Expert Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Other-Interview Script	New
252434	Forensic DNA Technical Leader Survey (Federal Government) Other-Survey	New
252433	Forensic DNA Technical Leader Survey (State, Local, or Tribal Governments) Other-Survey	New
252432	Forensic DNA Technical Leader Survey (Private Sector) Other-Survey	New
252431	NIST Luminous Lights - Airport Signaling Data Collection Other-Collection Instrument	New
252430	Visual Perception of Color Quality of Light Sources Other-Demographic Questionnaire	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0693-0043	ICR Reference No: 202203-0693-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201901-0693-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NIST	Agency Tracking No: MO
Title: NIST Generic Clearance for Usability Data Collections
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/30/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2022
Responses	150,000	150,000
Time Burden (Hours)	100,000	100,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: NIST proposes to conduct a number of data collection efforts - both quantitative and qualitative. The data collections will be designed to evaluate the usability and utility of NIST research for measurement and standardization work. These data collection efforts may include, but may not be limited to electronic methodologies, empirical studies, video and audio collections, interview and questionnaires.

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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:
	86 FR 69228	12/07/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 17991	03/29/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Exploring AI Expert and Non- Expert Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence
Forensic DNA Technical Leader Survey (Federal Government)
Forensic DNA Technical Leader Survey (Private Sector)
Forensic DNA Technical Leader Survey (State, Local, or Tribal Governments)
NIST Luminous Lights - Airport Signaling Data Collection
Visual Perception of Color Quality of Light Sources

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	150,000	150,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	100,000	100,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $13,920

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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.     No

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.     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? 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: 03/30/2022

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