Notice of Request for a Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery, 72619-72620 [2016-25403]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 203 / Thursday, October 20, 2016 / Notices Type of Review: Extension of a previously approved collection. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Estimated No. of Respondents: 214 Mergers; 4 Share Insurance Conversions; 1 Share Insurance Terminations. Estimated Annual Frequency: 1. Estimated Annual No. of Responses: 1,519. Estimated Burden Hours per Respondent: 35 Merger, 15 Share Insurance Conversions; 12 Share Insurance Terminations. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,562. The adjustment in burden is attributable to a decrease in the number of credit unions engaging in mergers, increase in the number of credit unions engaged in share insurance conversions, correction to the number of hours spent notifying members of proposed conversions, and corrections made in the reporting the number of responses. OMB Number: 3133–0068. Title: Nondiscrimination Requirements in Real Estate-Related Lending—Appraisals, 12 CFR 701.31. Abstract: Section 701.31 of NCUA’s regulations implements requirements of the Fair Housing Act. It requires Federal credit unions (FCUs) to maintain a copy of the real estate appraisal used to support an applicant’s real estate-related loan application and to make it available to that member/applicant for a period of 25 months (§ 701.31(c)(5)). The regulation also requires FCUs that use the collateral’s location as a factor in evaluating real estate-related loan applications to disclose such fact on the appraisal, along with a statement justifying its use (§ 701.31 (c)(4)). NCUA and consumers use the information to ensure compliance with Fair Housing Act nondiscrimination requirements that prohibit consideration of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status in real estate appraisals. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Private Sector: Notfor-profit institutions. Estimated No. of Respondents/ Recordkeepers: 3,721. Estimated No. of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Annual Responses: 3,721. Estimated Burden Hours per Response: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,721. Adjustments reflect a reduction in the number of respondents due to a decline in the number of FCUs. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 Oct 19, 2016 Jkt 241001 be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. The public is invited to submit comments concerning: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper execution of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (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 the information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. By Gerard Poliquin, Secretary of the Board, the National Credit Union Administration, on October 17, 2016. Dated: October 17, 2016. Dawn D. Wolfgang, NCUA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–25419 Filed 10–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7535–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Request for a Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery AGENCY: National Science Foundation. Revision to and extension of approval of an information collection; comment request. ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the National Science Foundation’s intention to request a revision to and an extension of approval of an information collection associated with qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback on service delivery by the National Science Foundation. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by December 19, 2016 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and requests for copies of the proposed information collection request should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 1265, Arlington, VA 22230, or by email to splimpto@nsf.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 72619 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265, Arlington, Virginia 22230; 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: Written comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; or (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Title: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. OMB Number: 3145–0215. Expiration Date of Approval: April 30, 2017. Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: The proposed information collection activity provides a means for the National Science Foundation (NSF) to garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Agency’s commitment to improving service delivery. By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. This feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences, and expectations; provide an early warning of issues with service; or focus attention on areas where communication, training, or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. This collection will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between the E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1 mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 72620 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 203 / Thursday, October 20, 2016 / Notices Agency and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management. The solicitation of feedback will target areas such as: Timeliness, appropriateness, accuracy of information, courtesy, efficiency of service delivery, and resolution of issues with service delivery. Responses will be assessed to plan and inform efforts to improve or maintain the quality of service offered to the public. If this information is not collected, vital feedback from customers and stakeholders on the Agency’s services will be unavailable. NSF will only submit a collection for approval under this generic clearance if it meets the following conditions: Æ The collection is voluntary; Æ The collection is low-burden for respondents (based on considerations of total burden hours, total number of respondents, or burden-hours per respondent) and is low-cost for both the respondents and the Federal Government; Æ The collection is non-controversial and does not raise issues of concern to other Federal agencies; Æ The collection is targeted to the solicitation of opinions from respondents who have experience with the program or may have experience with the program in the near future; Æ Personally identifiable information (PII) is collected only to the extent necessary and is not retained; Æ Information gathered is intended to be used only internally for general service improvement and program management purposes and is not intended for release outside of NSF (if released, NSF must indicate the qualitative nature of the information); Æ Information gathered will not be used for the purpose of substantially informing influential policy decisions; and Æ Information gathered will yield qualitative information; the collection will not be designed or expected to yield statistically reliable results or used as though the results are generalizable to the population of study. Feedback collected under this generic clearance provides useful information, but it does not yield data that can be generalized to the overall population. This type of generic clearance for qualitative information will not be used for quantitative information collections that are designed to yield reliably actionable results, such as monitoring trends over time or documenting program performance. Such data uses require more rigorous designs that address: The target population to which VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 Oct 19, 2016 Jkt 241001 generalizations will be made, the sampling frame, the sample design (including stratification and clustering), the precision requirements or power calculations that justify the proposed sample size, the expected response rate, methods for assessing potential nonresponse bias, the protocols for data collection, and any testing procedures that were or will be undertaken prior to fielding this study. Depending on the degree of influence the results are likely to have, such collections may still be eligible for submission for other generic mechanisms that are designed to yield quantitative results. As a general matter, this information collection will not result in any new system of records containing privacy information and will not ask questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private. Below we provide the National Science Foundation’s projected average estimates for the next three years: Affected Public: Individuals and Households, Businesses and Organizations, State, Local or Tribal Government. Average Expected Annual Number of activities: 25. Respondents: 500 per activity. Annual responses: 7,500. Frequency of Response: Once per request Average minutes per response: 30. Burden hours: 6,250. Dated: October 17, 2016. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2016–25403 Filed 10–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Plan for Information Collection Activity: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The NTSB is announcing it is submitting a plan for an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This ICR Plan describes a web-based report form an aircraft operator may use to report a serious incident as defined in NTSB regulations. Providing the option to permit operators to file reports PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 electronically will increase efficiency and be more convenient for operators. This ICR Plan is the second of two required notices, pursuant to OMB regulations concerning approvals of information collections. This notice again describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden and advises the public it may submit comments on this proposed information collection to the OIRA desk officer for the NTSB. DATES: Submit written comments regarding this proposed plan for the collection of information by November 21, 2016. ADDRESSES: Interested members of the public may submit written comments on the collection of information to the OMB Desk Officer for the NTSB at Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, or via fax: 202–395–5806, (this is not a toll-free number), or email: OIRAsubmission@omb.eop.gov. Commenters are encouraged, but not required, to send a courtesy copy of any comments to the National Transportation Safety Board, Office of Aviation Safety, 490 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20594. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Josh Lindberg, NTSB Office of Aviation Safety, at (202) 314–6667. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with OMB regulations that require this Notice for proposed ICRs, the NTSB herein notifies the public that it may submit comments on this proposed ICR Plan to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) Desk Officer for the NTSB. 5 CFR 1320.10(a). This request for approval is not associated with a rulemaking activity. This notice follows the first of the two required notices requesting comment, which appeared in the Federal Register on July 7, 2015. 80 FR 38751. Comments in response to the first notice were due by September 7, 2015. The NTSB did not receive any comments. A. Paperwork Reduction Act Requirement In accordance with OMB regulations that require this Notice for proposed ICRs, the NTSB herein notifies the public that it may submit comments on this proposed information collection. Title 5 CFR 1320.10(a) requires this notice to ‘‘direct comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for [the NTSB]. A copy of the notice submitted to the Federal Register, together with the date of expected publication, shall E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Request for a Revision to and Extension of Approval of 
an Information Collection; Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service 
Delivery

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Revision to and extension of approval of an information 
collection; comment request.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the National Science Foundation's intention to request 
a revision to and an extension of approval of an information collection 
associated with qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback on 
service delivery by the National Science Foundation.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by December 19, 
2016 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request 
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, 
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 1265, Arlington, VA 
22230, or by email to splimpto@nsf.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports 
Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, 
Suite 1265, Arlington, Virginia 22230; 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: Written comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of 
the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on 
respondents, including through the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology; or (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Title: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback 
on Agency Service Delivery.
    OMB Number: 3145-0215.
    Expiration Date of Approval: April 30, 2017.
    Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an 
information collection.
    Abstract: The proposed information collection activity provides a 
means for the National Science Foundation (NSF) to garner qualitative 
customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in 
accordance with the Agency's commitment to improving service delivery.
    By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful 
insights on perceptions and opinions, but not statistical surveys that 
yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of 
study. This feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder 
perceptions, experiences, and expectations; provide an early warning of 
issues with service; or focus attention on areas where communication, 
training, or changes in operations might improve delivery of products 
or services. This collection will allow for ongoing, collaborative and 
actionable communications between the

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Agency and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback 
to contribute directly to the improvement of program management.
    The solicitation of feedback will target areas such as: Timeliness, 
appropriateness, accuracy of information, courtesy, efficiency of 
service delivery, and resolution of issues with service delivery. 
Responses will be assessed to plan and inform efforts to improve or 
maintain the quality of service offered to the public. If this 
information is not collected, vital feedback from customers and 
stakeholders on the Agency's services will be unavailable.
    NSF will only submit a collection for approval under this generic 
clearance if it meets the following conditions:
    [cir] The collection is voluntary;
    [cir] The collection is low-burden for respondents (based on 
considerations of total burden hours, total number of respondents, or 
burden-hours per respondent) and is low-cost for both the respondents 
and the Federal Government;
    [cir] The collection is non-controversial and does not raise issues 
of concern to other Federal agencies;
    [cir] The collection is targeted to the solicitation of opinions 
from respondents who have experience with the program or may have 
experience with the program in the near future;
    [cir] Personally identifiable information (PII) is collected only 
to the extent necessary and is not retained;
    [cir] Information gathered is intended to be used only internally 
for general service improvement and program management purposes and is 
not intended for release outside of NSF (if released, NSF must indicate 
the qualitative nature of the information);
    [cir] Information gathered will not be used for the purpose of 
substantially informing influential policy decisions; and
    [cir] Information gathered will yield qualitative information; the 
collection will not be designed or expected to yield statistically 
reliable results or used as though the results are generalizable to the 
population of study.
    Feedback collected under this generic clearance provides useful 
information, but it does not yield data that can be generalized to the 
overall population. This type of generic clearance for qualitative 
information will not be used for quantitative information collections 
that are designed to yield reliably actionable results, such as 
monitoring trends over time or documenting program performance. Such 
data uses require more rigorous designs that address: The target 
population to which generalizations will be made, the sampling frame, 
the sample design (including stratification and clustering), the 
precision requirements or power calculations that justify the proposed 
sample size, the expected response rate, methods for assessing 
potential nonresponse bias, the protocols for data collection, and any 
testing procedures that were or will be undertaken prior to fielding 
this study. Depending on the degree of influence the results are likely 
to have, such collections may still be eligible for submission for 
other generic mechanisms that are designed to yield quantitative 
results.
    As a general matter, this information collection will not result in 
any new system of records containing privacy information and will not 
ask questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and 
attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly 
considered private.
    Below we provide the National Science Foundation's projected 
average estimates for the next three years:
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households, Businesses and 
Organizations, State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Average Expected Annual Number of activities: 25.
    Respondents: 500 per activity.
    Annual responses: 7,500.
    Frequency of Response: Once per request
    Average minutes per response: 30.
    Burden hours: 6,250.

    Dated: October 17, 2016.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2016-25403 Filed 10-19-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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