Generic Clearance for Usability Data Collections

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0693-0043 Supporting Statement_2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-06-25
0693-0043-FourStandardSurveyQuestions_2022.docx Supplementary Document	2022-03-29
0693-0043 Supporting Statement Part B_2025.docx Supporting Statement B	2025-06-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
275911	Digital Twins for Public Safety Training: HazMat Use Case Other-Collection Instrument	New
275909	Human-Centered Cybersecurity Other-Collection Instrument	New
275908	Research on People's Perceptions of Phishing Email Cues Reporters Study Other-Collection Instrument	New
275907	Research on People's Perceptions of Phishing Email Cues Non-Clickers Non-Reporters Study Other-Collection Instrument	New
275906	Research on People's Perceptions of Phishing Email Cues Clickers Study Other-Collection Instrument	New
275901	Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC) Forensic Science Service Provider Standards Implementation Survey Other-Collection Instrument	New
275900	Cybersecurity Supply Chain Survey Tool Other-Tool	New
275898	Assessing the Effectiveness of Facial Features and Developing Calibrated Facial Proficiency Tests Other-Collection Instrument	New
275897	National Safety Council Survey Results and Analysis Other-Collection Instrument	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0693-0043	ICR Reference No: 202506-0693-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202405-0693-004
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NIST	Agency Tracking No: MO
Title: 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: 06/25/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2025
Responses	150,000	150,000
Time Burden (Hours)	100,000	100,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	20,000	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:
	90 FR 15696	04/15/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 26982	06/25/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 9

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Assessing the Effectiveness of Facial Features and Developing Calibrated Facial Proficiency Tests
Cybersecurity Supply Chain Survey Tool
Digital Twins for Public Safety Training: HazMat Use Case
Human-Centered Cybersecurity
National Safety Council Survey Results and Analysis
Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC) Forensic Science Service Provider Standards Implementation Survey
Research on People's Perceptions of Phishing Email Cues Clickers Study
Research on People's Perceptions of Phishing Email Cues Non-Clickers Non-Reporters Study
Research on People's Perceptions of Phishing Email Cues Reporters Study

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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)	20,000	0	0	20,000	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: $33,920

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: 06/25/2025

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