Comment Request: National Science Foundation-Applicant Survey, 13544 [05-5443]

Download as PDF 13544 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 53 / Monday, March 21, 2005 / Notices for approval the information collection described in this notice. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to OMB at the address below on or before April 20, 2005 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Desk Officer for NARA, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202–395–5167. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the proposed information collection and supporting statement should be directed to Tamee Fechhelm at telephone number 301–837–1694 or fax number 301–837–3213. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), NARA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections. NARA published a notice of proposed collection for this information collection on January 7, 2005 (70 FR 1476). No comments were received. NARA has submitted the described information collection to OMB for approval. In response to this notice, comments and suggestions should address one or more of the following points: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NARA; (b) the accuracy of NARA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (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 respondents, including the use of information technology; and (e) whether small businesses are affected by this collection. In this notice, NARA is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: Title: Public Vaults Survey. OMB number: 3095–00XX. Agency form number: N/A. Type of review: Regular. Affected public: Individuals who visit the Public Vaults in Washington, DC. Estimated number of respondents: 1,050. Estimated time per response: 10 minutes. Frequency of response: On occasion (when an individual visits the Public Vaults in Washington, DC). Estimated total annual burden hours: 175 hours. Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by EO 12862 issued VerDate jul<14>2003 19:40 Mar 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 September 11, 1993, which requires Federal agencies to survey their customers concerning customer service. The general purpose of this voluntary data collection is to (1) provide baseline data concerning the effectiveness of the Public Vaults and its several exhibits in enhancing visitors’ understanding that records matter, (2) measure customer satisfaction with the Public Vaults, and (3) identify additional opportunities for improving the customers’ experience. Dated: March 10, 2005. Shelly L. Myers, Deputy Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 05–5437 Filed 3–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Comment Request: National Science Foundation—Applicant Survey National Science Foundation. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request renewed clearance of this collection. In accordance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years. 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; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written comments should be received by May 20, 2005, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 295, Arlington, VA 22230, or by e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton at (703) 292–7556 or send e-mail 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 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., eastern time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: ‘‘National Science Foundation Applicant Survey.’’ OMB Approval Number: 3145–0096. Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2005. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend with revision an information collection for three years. Proposed Project: The current National Science Foundation Applicant survey has been in use for several years. Data are collected from applicant pools to examine the racial/sexual/disability composition and to determine the source of information about NSF vacancies. Use of the Information: Analysis of the applicant pools is necessary to determine if NSF’s targeted recruitment efforts are reaching groups that are underrepresented in the Agency’s workforce and/or to defend the Foundations’ practice in discrimination cases. Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates about 8,000 responses annually at 1 minute per response; this computes to approximately 133 hours annually. Dated: March 15, 2005. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 05–5443 Filed 3–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Biological Sciences (BIO); Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L., 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: Advisory Committee for Biological Sciences (BIO) (1110). Date and Time: April 7, 2005; 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. April 8, 2005; 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230, Stafford Place II, Room 555. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Dr. Mary E. Clutter, Assistant Director, Biological Sciences, Room E:\FR\FM\21MRN1.SGM 21MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 53 (Monday, March 21, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 13544]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5443]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Comment Request: National Science Foundation--Applicant Survey

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request renewed clearance of this collection. In accordance with the 
requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. 
After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the 
submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer 
than 3 years.
    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; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments should be received by May 20, 2005, 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. 295, Arlington, VA 
22230, or by e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton at (703) 292-7556 or 
send e-mail 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 between 8 a.m. and 8 
p.m., eastern time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: ``National Science Foundation Applicant 
Survey.''
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0096.
    Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2005.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend with revision an 
information collection for three years.
    Proposed Project: The current National Science Foundation Applicant 
survey has been in use for several years. Data are collected from 
applicant pools to examine the racial/sexual/disability composition and 
to determine the source of information about NSF vacancies.
    Use of the Information: Analysis of the applicant pools is 
necessary to determine if NSF's targeted recruitment efforts are 
reaching groups that are underrepresented in the Agency's workforce 
and/or to defend the Foundations' practice in discrimination cases.
    Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates about 8,000 
responses annually at 1 minute per response; this computes to 
approximately 133 hours annually.

    Dated: March 15, 2005.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 05-5443 Filed 3-18-05; 8:45 am]
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