Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Extend a Current Information Collection, 58243 [05-19981]

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• NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 5, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 58243]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-19981]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Extend a Current Information 
Collection

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request clearance of this collection. In accordance with the 
requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), we are providing opportunity for public comment 
on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF 
will prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of 
this collection for three years.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by December 5, 
2005, to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.
    For Additional Information or Comments: Contact Suzanne H. 
Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone 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. You also may obtain a copy 
of the data collection instrument and instructions from Ms. Plimpton.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: eRecruit.
    OMB Number: 3145-0184.
    Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 2006.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend a current 
information collection for three years.
    Abstract: National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Human 
Resources Management (HRM), as part of its Workforce Planning efforts, 
is continuing to reengineer its business processes. Part of this 
reengineering effort is devoted to making the application and referral 
process for both internal and external applicants easier to use, more 
efficient and timely. Applicants apply on-line using a web-based 
resume, which prompts them to provide pertinent personal data necessary 
to apply for a position.
    Use of the Information: The information is used by NSF to provide 
applicants with the ability to apply electronically for NSF positions 
and receive notification as to their qualifications, application 
dispensation and to request to be notified of future vacancies for 
which they may qualify.
    In order to apply for vacancies, applicants are encouraged to 
submit certain data in order to receive consideration. Users only need 
access to the Internet for this system to work. This information is 
used to determine which applicants are best qualified for a position, 
based on applicant responses to a series of job related ``yes/no'' or 
``multiple choice'' questions. The resume portion requires applicants 
to provide the same information they would provide were they submitting 
a paper OF-612. The obvious benefit being that the applicant may do so 
on-line, 24 hours a day/seven days a week and receive electronic 
notification about the status of their application or information on 
other vacancies for which they may qualify. Staff members of the 
Division of Human Resource Management and the selecting official(s) for 
specific positions for which applicants apply are only ones privy to 
the applicant data. The most significant data is not the applicant 
personal data such as address or phone number but rather their 
description of their work experience and their corresponding responses 
to those questions, which determine their overall rating, ranking, and 
referral to the selecting official.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 45 minutes to create the on line 
resume and potentially less than 45 minutes to apply for jobs on-line.
    There is no financial burden on the applicant, in fact this 
relieves much of the burden the former paper-intensive process puts on 
applicants.
    Respondents: Individuals. 7,070 applicants applied for NSF 
vacancies between October 2004 and September 2005.
    Average Number of Applicants: Approximately 63 responses per job 
opening for vacancy announcements between October 2004 and September 
2005.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: Approximately 45 
minutes per respondent total time is all that is needed to complete the 
on-line application, for a total of 5,303 hours annually.
    Frequency of Responses: Applicants need only complete the resume 
one time, and they may use that resume to apply as often as they wish 
for any NSF job opening.
    Comments: 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 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.

    Dated: September 30, 2005.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 05-19981 Filed 10-4-05; 8:45 am]
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