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agencies to comment on this proposed 

continuing information collection. 

DATES: Written comments on this notice 

must be received by January 31, 2025 to 

be assured consideration. Comments 

received after that date will be 

considered to the extent practicable. 

Send comments to address below. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 

Officer, National Science Foundation, 

2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite E6300, 

Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone 

(703) 292–7556; or send email to 

splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who use 

a telecommunications device for the 

deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 

Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 

800–877–8339, which is accessible 24 

hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a 

year (including Federal holidays). 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments: Comments are invited on: 

(a) whether the proposed collection of 

information is necessary for the proper 

performance of the functions of the 

Foundation, including whether the 

information will have practical utility; 

(b) the accuracy of the Foundation’s 

estimate of the burden of the proposed 

collection of information; (c) ways to 

enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 

of the information to be collected; and 

(d) ways to minimize the burden of the 

collection of information on those who 

are to respond, including through the 

use of automated collection techniques 

or other forms of information 

technology. 

Title of Collection: 2026 U.S. NSF 

Integrated Data and Evidence Maturity 

and Capacity (IDEMC) Assessment. 

OMB Number: 3145–NEW. 

Expiration Date of Approval: Not 

applicable. 

Type of Request: Intent to seek 

approval to establish an information 

collection. 

Abstract: The ‘‘2026 NSF Integrated 

Data and Evidence Maturity and 

Capacity (IDEMC) Assessment’’ 

encompasses planning, execution, and 

reporting to evaluate NSF’s data and 

evidence capabilities. Conducted 

periodically, this assessment supports 

compliance with the Foundations for 

Evidence-Based Policymaking Act 

(Evidence Act) and promotes 

continuous improvement in evidencebased decision-making. Building on the 

2022 baseline assessment, the 2026 

IDEMC Assessment will refine the 

evaluation framework to align with 

updated Office of Management and 

Budget (OMB) guidance. 

The project will assess strengths, 

gaps, and opportunities across NSF’s 

evidence and data capabilities by: 

1. Conducting a review of agency 

artifacts; 

2. Administering a survey to all NSF 

staff; 

3. Organizing focus groups and 

individual interviews; and 

4. Deploying interactive, real-time 

dashboards for decision-making. 

The findings will be summarized in 

detailed reports and data briefs, offering 

actionable insights to enhance evidence 

capacity, maturity of foundational 

capabilities, and a culture of continuous 

learning and innovation. Additionally, 

the project will deliver a repeatable 

methodology, tools, and templates to 

support NSF in independently 

conducting the IDEMC Assessment in 

future years, if desired. 

Expected Respondents: A census 

survey will be distributed to all 1,600 

NSF staff, with a response burden of 30 

minutes per respondent. Focus groups 

and interviews will be conducted with 

representative subsets of the population. 

Based on NSF’s workforce size, 

approximately 10 focus groups (each 

with 6–8 participants, totaling ∼70 

participants) and 30 interviews will be 

conducted to ensure a range of 

perspectives and sufficient qualitative 

data. 

Estimate of Burden: The overall 

annualized cost to the respondents is 

estimated to be $46,750. The following 

table shows the estimated burden and 

costs to respondents: 

Collection title 

Total 

number of 

respondents 

Burden 

hours per 

respondent 

Total 

hour burden 

Average 

hourly rate 

Estimated 

annual cost 

Census Survey ..................................................................... 1,600 0.5 800 $50 $40,000 

Focus Groups ...................................................................... 70 1.5 105 50 5,250 

Interviews ............................................................................. 30 1 30 50 1,500 

Total .............................................................................. 1,700 ........................ 935 ........................ 46,750 

Justification for $50/hour Average 

Rate: The estimated average hourly rate 

of $50 reflects data from the Bureau of 

Labor Statistics (BLS) and Office of 

Personnel Management (OPM). 

Comparable Federal roles, such as 

‘‘Management Analysts,’’ have an 

average hourly rate of approximately 

$50 (BLS, May 2022 National 

Occupational Employment and Wage 

Estimates). Additionally, General 

Schedule (GS) rates for GS–12 and GS– 

13 employees, typical of NSF staff roles, 

average around $50/hour when factoring 

in locality adjustments for the 

Washington, DC area. 

Use of the Information: Aggregate 

findings will inform NSF’s strategic 

planning, management, and evaluation 

efforts. Reports summarizing the results 

will support compliance with Evidence 

Act requirements and enhance NSF’s 

capacity for evidence-based decisionmaking. 

Dated: November 25, 2024. 

Suzanne H. Plimpton, 

Reports Clearance Officer, National Science 

Foundation. 

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