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income to a transaction involving a
member. For example, some sales
representatives may have generated
sales that occurred before the
representative joined the brokerage
arrangement. These representatives may
bring with them a stream of trailer
income that cannot now be associated
with any particular person or is not
otherwise attributable to members of the
credit union. A similar situation may
arise in brokerage arrangements
involving multiple credit unions
working with one broker and sales made
to members of the various credit unions.
To address these situations, NCUA
will allow a credit union in a third party
brokerage arrangement to accept a de
minimus amount of income that is not
directly attributable to sales to its
members. In this context, de minimus
means that the ratio of income not
directly attributable to members to the
total gross income the credit union
receives under the arrangement cannot
exceed five percent.
A similar issue may arise if a credit
union pays expenses associated with the
sales of nondeposit investments. NCUA
will allow a credit union in a third party
brokerage arrangement to pay a de
minimus amount of expenses associated
with the sale of nondeposit investments
to nonmembers. In this context, de
minimus means that the ratio of
nonmember sales expenses paid by the
credit union to the total expenses paid
by the credit union under the
arrangement cannot exceed five percent.
VI. Applicable Law and Regulation
• The Federal Credit Union Act, 12
U.S.C. 1751 et seq.
• The Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, § 3(a)(4), 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.
• Regulation B, Securities Activities
of Banks and Other Financial
Institutions, 15 CFR 242.710 et seq.
• NASD Rule 2350, Broker/Dealer
Conduct on the Premises of Financial
Institutions.
• NASD Rule 3040, Private Securities
Transactions of an Associated Person.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request
National Science Foundation.
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The National Science
Foundation (NSF) has submitted the
following information collection
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requirement to OMB for review and
clearance under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13.
This is the second notice; the first notice
was published at 70 FR 13544 and no
comments were received. Comments
regarding (a) whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of burden 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 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 should be addressed to:
Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer
for National Science Foundation, 725
17th Street, NW., Room 10235,
Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne
H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer,
National Science Foundation, 4201
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington,
Virginia 22230 or send e-mail to
splimpto@nsf.gov. Comments regarding
these information collections are best
assured of having their full effect if
received within 30 days of this
notification. Copies of the submission(s)
may be obtained by calling (703) 292–
7556.
NSF may not conduct or sponsor a
collection of information unless the
collection of information displays a
currently valid OMB control number
and the agency informs potential
persons who are to respond to the
collection of information that such
persons are not required to respond to
the collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: National Science
Foundation Applicant Survey.
OMB Approval Number: 3145–0096.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to extend 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 facial/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
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determine if NSF’s targeted recruitment
efforts are reaching groups that are
underrepresented in the Agency’s
workforce and/or to defend the
Foundation’s practices 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: May 20, 2002.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request
National Science Foundation.
Submission for OMB review;
Comment request.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), and as part of
its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent burden, the
National Science Foundation (NSF) is
inviting the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on this
proposed continuing information
collection. This is the second notice for
public comment; the first was published
in the Federal Register at 70 FR 9981
and no comments were received. NSF is
forwarding the proposed submission to
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for clearance simultaneously
with the publication of this second
notice.
Comments regarding these
information collections are best assured
of having their full effect if received by
OMB within 30 days of publication in
the Federal Register.
ADDRESSES: Written comments
regarding (a) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of NSF,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of
NSF’s estimate of burden including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance
the quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; or (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection
of information on those who are to
respond, including through the use of
appropriated automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
DATES:
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information technology should be
addressed to: Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention:
Desk Officer for National Science
Foundation, 725–17th Street, NW.,
Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503,
and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports
Clearance officer, National Science
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard,
Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or
send e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov. Copies
of the submission may be obtained by
calling (703) 292–7556.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Suzanne H. Plimpton, NSF Reports
Clearance Officer at (703) 292–7556 or
send e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov.
An agency may not conduct or
sponsor a collection of information
unless the collection of information
displays a currently valid OMB control
number and the agency informs
potential persons who are to respond to
the collection of information that such
persons are not required to respond to
the collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: National Science
Foundation Science Honorary Awards.
OMB Control No.: 3145–0035.
Abstract: The National Science
Foundation (NSF) administers several
honorary awards, among them the
President’s National Medal of Science,
the Alan T. Waterman Award, the NSB
Vannevar Bush Award, and the NSB
Public Service Award.
In 2003, to comply with E-government
requirements, the nomination processes
were converted to electronic submission
through the National Science
Foundation’s (NSF) FastLane system.
Individuals can now prepare
nominations and references through
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/
. First-time users must register on the
Fastlane Web site using the link found
in the upper right-hand corner above the
‘‘Log In’’ box before accessing any of the
honorary award categories.
Use of the Information: The
Foundation has the following honorary
award programs:
• President’s National Medal of
Science. Statutory authority for the
President’s National Medal of Science is
contained in 42 U.S.C. 1881 (Pub. L. 86–
209), which established the award and
stated that ‘‘(t)he President shall * * *
award the Medal on the
recommendations received from the
National Academy of Sciences or on the
basis of such other information and
evidence as * * * appropriate.’’
Subsequently, Executive Order 10961
specified procedures for the Award by
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establishing a National Medal of Science
Committee which would ‘‘receive
recommendations made by any other
nationally representative scientific or
engineering organization.’’ On the basis
of these recommendations, the
Committee was directed to select its
candidates and to forward its
recommendations to the President.
In 1962, to comply with these
directives, the Committee initiated a
solicitation form letter to invite these
nominations. In 1979, the Committee
initiated a nomination form as an
attachment to the solicitation letter. A
slightly modified version of the
nomination form was used in 1980.
The Committee established the
following guidelines for selection of
candidates:
1. The total impact of an individual’s
work on the present state of physical,
biological, mathematical, engineering,
or social and behavioral sciences is to be
the principal criterion.
2. Achievements of an unusually
significant nature in relation to the
potential effects of such achievements
on the development of scientific
thought.
3. Unusually distinguished service in
the general advancement of science and
engineering, when accompanied by
substantial contributions to the content
of science at some time.
4. Recognition by peers within the
scientific community.
5. Contributions to innovation and
industry.
6. Influence on education through
publications, students.
7. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent
resident who has applied for
citizenship.
In 2003, the Committee changed the
active period of eligibility to three years,
including the year of nomination. After
that time, candidates must be
renominated with a new nomination
package for them to be considered by
the Committee.
Narratives are now restricted to two
pages of text, as stipulated in the
guidelines at https://
www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/nms.
• Alan T. Waterman Award. Congress
established the Alan T. Waterman
Award in August 1975 (42 U.S.C. 1881a
(P.L. 94–86) and authorized NSF to
‘‘establish the Alan T. Waterman Award
for research or advanced study in any of
the sciences or engineering’’ to mark the
25th anniversary of the National Science
Foundation and to honor its first
Director. The annual award recognizes
an outstanding young researcher in any
field of science or engineering
supported by NSF. In addition to a
medal, the awardee receives a grant of
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$500,000 over a three-year period for
scientific research or advanced study in
the mathematical, physical, medical,
biological, engineering, social, or other
sciences at the institution of the
recipient’s choice.
The Alan T. Waterman Award
Committee was established by NSF to
comply with the directive contained in
Pub. L. 94–86. The Committee solicits
nominations from members of the
National Academy of Sciences, National
Academy of Engineering, scientific and
technical organizations, and any other
source, public or private, as appropriate.
In 1976, the Committee initiated a
form letter to solicit these nominations.
In 1980, a nomination form was used
which standardized the nomination
procedures, allowed for more effective
Committee review, and permitted better
staff work in a short period of time. On
the basis of its review, the Committee
forwards its recommendation to the
Director, NSF, and the National Science
Board (NSB).
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or
permanent residents and must be 35
years of age or younger or not more than
seven years beyond receipt of the Ph.D.
degree by December 31 of the year in
which they are nominated. Candidates
should have demonstrated exceptional
individual achievements in scientific or
engineering research of sufficient
quality to place them at the forefront of
their peers. Criteria include originality,
innovation, and significant impact on
the field.
• Vannevar Bush Award. The NSB
established the Vannevar Bush Award
in 1980 to honor Dr. Bush’s unique
contributions to public service. The
award recognizes an individual who,
through public service activities in
science and technology, has made an
outstanding ‘‘contribution toward the
welfare of mankind and the Nation.’’
The NSB ad hoc Vannevar Bush
Award Committee annually solicits
nominations from selected scientific
engineering and educational societies.
Candidates must be a senior stateperson
who is an American citizen and meets
two or more of the following criteria:
1. Distinguished him/herself through
public service activities in science and
technology.
2. Pioneered the exploration, charting
and settlement of new frontiers in
science, technology, education and
public service.
3. Demonstrated leadership and
creativity that have inspired others to
distinguished careers in science and
technology.
4. Contributed to the welfare of the
Nation and mankind through activities
in science and technology.
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5. Demonstrated leadership and
creativity that have helped mold the
history of advancements in the Nation’s
science, technology, and education.
Nominations must include a narrative
description about the nominee, a
curriculum vitae (without publications),
and a brief citation summarizing the
nominee’s scientific or technological
contributions to our national welfare in
promotion of the progress of science.
Nominations must also include two
reference letters, submitted separate
from the nomination through https://
www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/.
Nominations remain active for three
years, including the year of nomination.
After that time, candidates must be
renominated with a new nomination for
them to be considered by the selection
committee.
• NSB Public Service Award. The
NSB Public Service Award Committee
was established in November 1996. This
annual award recognizes people and
organizations that have increased the
public understanding of science or
engineering. The award is given to an
individual and to a group (company,
corporation, or organization), but not to
members of the U.S. Government.
Eligibility includes any individual or
group (company, corporation or
organization) that has increased the
public understanding of science or
engineering. Members of the U.S.
Government are not eligible for
consideration.
Candidates for the individual and
group (company, corporation or
organization) award must have made
contributions to public service in areas
other than research, and should meet
one or more of the following criteria:
1. Increased the public’s
understanding of the processes of
science and engineering through
scientific discovery, innovation and its
communication to the public.
2. Encouraged others to help raise the
public understanding of science and
technology.
3. Promoted the engagement of
scientists and engineers in public
outreach and scientific literacy.
4. Contributed to the development of
broad science and engineering policy
and its support.
5. Influenced and encouraged the next
generation of scientist and engineers.
6. Achieved broad recognition outside
the nominee’s area of specialization.
7. Fostered awareness of science and
technology among broad segments of the
population.
Nominations must include a summary
of the candidate’s activities as they
relate to the selection criteria; the
nominator’s name, address and
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telephone number; the name, address,
and telephone number of the nominee;
and the candidate’s vita, if appropriate
(no more than three pages).
The selection committee recommends
the most outstanding candidate(s) for
each category to the NSB, which
approves the awardees.
Nominations remain active for a
period of three years, including the year
of nomination. After that time,
candidates must be renominated with a
new nomination for them to be
considered by the selection committee.
Estimate of Burden: These are annual
award programs with application
deadlines varying according to the
program. Public burden also may vary
according to program; however, it is
estimated that each submission is
averaged to be 15 hours per respondent
for each program. If the nominator is
thoroughly familiar with the scientific
background of the nominee, time spent
to complete the nomination may be
considerably reduced.
Respondents: Individuals, businesses
or other for-profit organizations,
universities, non-profit institutions, and
Federal and State governments.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Award: 137 responses, broken down as
follows: For the President’s National
Medal of Science, 55; for the Alan T.
Waterman Award, 50; for the Vannevar
Bush Award, 12; for the Public Service
Award, 20.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 2,280 hours, broken down
by 900 hours for the President’s
National Medal of Science (20 hours per
45 respondents); 900 hours for the Alan
T. Waterman Award (20 hours per 60
respondents); 180 hours for the
Vannevar Bush Award (15 hours per 12
respondents); and 300 hours for the
Public Service Award (15 hours per 20
respondents).
Frequency of Responses: Annually.
Dated: May 23, 2005.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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Recordkeeping Requirements: Office
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Review
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC).
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Notice of the OMB review of
information collection and solicitation
of public comment.
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The NRC has recently
submitted to OMB for review the
following proposal for the collection of
information under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35).
1. Type of submission, new, revision,
or extension: Revision.
2. The title of the information
collection: Final Rule—10 CFR part 110,
Export and Import of Radioactive
Materials: Security Policies.
3. The form number if applicable: Not
applicable.
4. How often the collection is
required: On occasion.
5. Who will be required or asked to
report: Any licensee who wishes to
export or import the radioactive
material subject to the requirements of
a specific license listed in Table 1 of the
new appendix P to part 110.
6. An estimate of the number of
annual responses: 950.
7. The estimated number of annual
respondents: 30.
8. An estimate of the total number of
hours needed annually to complete the
requirement or request: 437.5 hours (30
minutes per notification and 15 minutes
per recipient’s certification to licensee).
9. An indication of whether Section
3507(d), Pub. L. 104–13 applies:
Applicable.
10. Abstract: The Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) is amending its
regulations pertaining to the export and
import of nuclear equipment and
radioactive materials. This final rule
reflects recent changes to the nuclear
and radioactive material security
policies of the Commission and the
Executive Branch, for the import and
export of radioactive material. A
specific license will be required for the
import and export of the radioactive
material listed in Table 1 of the new
appendix P to this part.
A copy of the supporting statement
may be viewed free of charge at the NRC
Public Document Room, One White
Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room
O–1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB
clearance packages are available at the
NRC Worldwide Web site: https://
www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doccomment/omb/. The
document will be available on the NRC
home page site for 60 days after the
signature date of this notice.
Comments and questions should be
directed to the OMB reviewer by July
25, 2005: John A. Asalone, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs
(3150–AH44), NEOB–10202, Office of
Management and Budget.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Submission for OMB review; Comment request.
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SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), and as part of its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent burden, the National Science Foundation (NSF)
is inviting the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on
this proposed continuing information collection. This is the second
notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal
Register at 70 FR 9981 and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding
the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second
notice.
DATES: Comments regarding these information collections are best
assured of having their full effect if received by OMB within 30 days
of publication in the Federal Register.
ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding (a) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
NSF, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b)
the accuracy of NSF's estimate of burden including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; or (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriated automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of
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information technology should be addressed to: Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National
Science Foundation, 725-17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC
20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance officer, National
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington,
Virginia 22230 or send e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov. Copies of the
submission may be obtained by calling (703) 292-7556.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, NSF Reports
Clearance Officer at (703) 292-7556 or send e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: National Science Foundation Science Honorary
Awards.
OMB Control No.: 3145-0035.
Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) administers several
honorary awards, among them the President's National Medal of Science,
the Alan T. Waterman Award, the NSB Vannevar Bush Award, and the NSB
Public Service Award.
In 2003, to comply with E-government requirements, the nomination
processes were converted to electronic submission through the National
Science Foundation's (NSF) FastLane system. Individuals can now prepare
nominations and references through https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/
honawards/. First-time users must register on the Fastlane Web site
using the link found in the upper right-hand corner above the ``Log
In'' box before accessing any of the honorary award categories.
Use of the Information: The Foundation has the following honorary
award programs:
President's National Medal of Science. Statutory authority
for the President's National Medal of Science is contained in 42 U.S.C.
1881 (Pub. L. 86-209), which established the award and stated that
``(t)he President shall * * * award the Medal on the recommendations
received from the National Academy of Sciences or on the basis of such
other information and evidence as * * * appropriate.''
Subsequently, Executive Order 10961 specified procedures for the
Award by establishing a National Medal of Science Committee which would
``receive recommendations made by any other nationally representative
scientific or engineering organization.'' On the basis of these
recommendations, the Committee was directed to select its candidates
and to forward its recommendations to the President.
In 1962, to comply with these directives, the Committee initiated a
solicitation form letter to invite these nominations. In 1979, the
Committee initiated a nomination form as an attachment to the
solicitation letter. A slightly modified version of the nomination form
was used in 1980.
The Committee established the following guidelines for selection of
candidates:
1. The total impact of an individual's work on the present state of
physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, or social and
behavioral sciences is to be the principal criterion.
2. Achievements of an unusually significant nature in relation to
the potential effects of such achievements on the development of
scientific thought.
3. Unusually distinguished service in the general advancement of
science and engineering, when accompanied by substantial contributions
to the content of science at some time.
4. Recognition by peers within the scientific community.
5. Contributions to innovation and industry.
6. Influence on education through publications, students.
7. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who has applied for
citizenship.
In 2003, the Committee changed the active period of eligibility to
three years, including the year of nomination. After that time,
candidates must be renominated with a new nomination package for them
to be considered by the Committee.
Narratives are now restricted to two pages of text, as stipulated
in the guidelines at https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/nms.
Alan T. Waterman Award. Congress established the Alan T.
Waterman Award in August 1975 (42 U.S.C. 1881a (P.L. 94-86) and
authorized NSF to ``establish the Alan T. Waterman Award for research
or advanced study in any of the sciences or engineering'' to mark the
25th anniversary of the National Science Foundation and to honor its
first Director. The annual award recognizes an outstanding young
researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by NSF. In
addition to a medal, the awardee receives a grant of $500,000 over a
three-year period for scientific research or advanced study in the
mathematical, physical, medical, biological, engineering, social, or
other sciences at the institution of the recipient's choice.
The Alan T. Waterman Award Committee was established by NSF to
comply with the directive contained in Pub. L. 94-86. The Committee
solicits nominations from members of the National Academy of Sciences,
National Academy of Engineering, scientific and technical
organizations, and any other source, public or private, as appropriate.
In 1976, the Committee initiated a form letter to solicit these
nominations. In 1980, a nomination form was used which standardized the
nomination procedures, allowed for more effective Committee review, and
permitted better staff work in a short period of time. On the basis of
its review, the Committee forwards its recommendation to the Director,
NSF, and the National Science Board (NSB).
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be
35 years of age or younger or not more than seven years beyond receipt
of the Ph.D. degree by December 31 of the year in which they are
nominated. Candidates should have demonstrated exceptional individual
achievements in scientific or engineering research of sufficient
quality to place them at the forefront of their peers. Criteria include
originality, innovation, and significant impact on the field.
Vannevar Bush Award. The NSB established the Vannevar Bush
Award in 1980 to honor Dr. Bush's unique contributions to public
service. The award recognizes an individual who, through public service
activities in science and technology, has made an outstanding
``contribution toward the welfare of mankind and the Nation.''
The NSB ad hoc Vannevar Bush Award Committee annually solicits
nominations from selected scientific engineering and educational
societies. Candidates must be a senior stateperson who is an American
citizen and meets two or more of the following criteria:
1. Distinguished him/herself through public service activities in
science and technology.
2. Pioneered the exploration, charting and settlement of new
frontiers in science, technology, education and public service.
3. Demonstrated leadership and creativity that have inspired others
to distinguished careers in science and technology.
4. Contributed to the welfare of the Nation and mankind through
activities in science and technology.
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5. Demonstrated leadership and creativity that have helped mold the
history of advancements in the Nation's science, technology, and
education.
Nominations must include a narrative description about the nominee,
a curriculum vitae (without publications), and a brief citation
summarizing the nominee's scientific or technological contributions to
our national welfare in promotion of the progress of science.
Nominations must also include two reference letters, submitted separate
from the nomination through https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/.
Nominations remain active for three years, including the year of
nomination. After that time, candidates must be renominated with a new
nomination for them to be considered by the selection committee.
NSB Public Service Award. The NSB Public Service Award
Committee was established in November 1996. This annual award
recognizes people and organizations that have increased the public
understanding of science or engineering. The award is given to an
individual and to a group (company, corporation, or organization), but
not to members of the U.S. Government.
Eligibility includes any individual or group (company, corporation
or organization) that has increased the public understanding of science
or engineering. Members of the U.S. Government are not eligible for
consideration.
Candidates for the individual and group (company, corporation or
organization) award must have made contributions to public service in
areas other than research, and should meet one or more of the following
criteria:
1. Increased the public's understanding of the processes of science
and engineering through scientific discovery, innovation and its
communication to the public.
2. Encouraged others to help raise the public understanding of
science and technology.
3. Promoted the engagement of scientists and engineers in public
outreach and scientific literacy.
4. Contributed to the development of broad science and engineering
policy and its support.
5. Influenced and encouraged the next generation of scientist and
engineers.
6. Achieved broad recognition outside the nominee's area of
specialization.
7. Fostered awareness of science and technology among broad
segments of the population.
Nominations must include a summary of the candidate's activities as
they relate to the selection criteria; the nominator's name, address
and telephone number; the name, address, and telephone number of the
nominee; and the candidate's vita, if appropriate (no more than three
pages).
The selection committee recommends the most outstanding
candidate(s) for each category to the NSB, which approves the awardees.
Nominations remain active for a period of three years, including
the year of nomination. After that time, candidates must be renominated
with a new nomination for them to be considered by the selection
committee.
Estimate of Burden: These are annual award programs with
application deadlines varying according to the program. Public burden
also may vary according to program; however, it is estimated that each
submission is averaged to be 15 hours per respondent for each program.
If the nominator is thoroughly familiar with the scientific background
of the nominee, time spent to complete the nomination may be
considerably reduced.
Respondents: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit
organizations, universities, non-profit institutions, and Federal and
State governments.
Estimated Number of Responses per Award: 137 responses, broken down
as follows: For the President's National Medal of Science, 55; for the
Alan T. Waterman Award, 50; for the Vannevar Bush Award, 12; for the
Public Service Award, 20.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,280 hours, broken
down by 900 hours for the President's National Medal of Science (20
hours per 45 respondents); 900 hours for the Alan T. Waterman Award (20
hours per 60 respondents); 180 hours for the Vannevar Bush Award (15
hours per 12 respondents); and 300 hours for the Public Service Award
(15 hours per 20 respondents).
Frequency of Responses: Annually.
Dated: May 23, 2005.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 05-10586 Filed 5-25-05; 8:45 am]
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