Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, 71176 [05-23290]

Download as PDF 71176 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 226 / Friday, November 25, 2005 / Notices Board Room, 7th Floor, Room 7047, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314–3428. STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Request from a Federal Credit Union to Convert to a Community Charter. 2. NCUA’s Operating Budget for 2006/ 2007. 3. NCUA’s Overhead Transfer Rate. 4. NCUA’s Operating Fee Scale for 2006. 5. Interim Final Rule and Request for Comments: Part 707 of NCUA’s Rules and Regulations, Truth in Savings. 6. Final Rule: Part 796 of NCUA’s Rules and Regulations, PostEmployment Restrictions for Certain NCUA Examiners. RECESS: 11:15 a.m. TIME AND DATE: 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2005. PLACE: Board Room, 7th Floor, Room 7047, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314–3428. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Part 703 of NCUA’s Rules and Regulations, Pilot Program Request. Closed pursuant to Exemption (4). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Rupp, Secretary of the Board, Telephone: 703–518–6304. PLACE: Mary Rupp, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 05–23375 Filed 11–22–05; 3:20 pm] BILLING CODE 7535–01–M NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request National Science Foundation. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request reinstatement and approval of this data 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 information collection. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:11 Nov 23, 2005 Jkt 205001 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 January 24, 2006 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 on (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: 2007 and 2009 Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities. Expiration Date of Approval: April 31, 2006. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew an information collection for three years. Proposed Project: The National Science Foundation Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities is a Congressionally mandated (Pub. L. 99– 159), biennial survey that has been conducted since 1986. The survey collects data on the amount, condition, and costs of the physical facilities used to conduct science and engineering research. It was expected by Congress that this survey would provide the data necessary to describe the status and needs of science and engineering research facilities and to formulate appropriate solutions to documented needs. During the 2003 and 2005 survey cycles, data were collected from a population of approximately 465 research-performing colleges and universities. This survey population was supplemented with approximately 190 nonprofit biomedical research institutions receiving research support from the National Institutes of Health. Beginning with the FY 2003 cycle, a new section was added to the survey requesting information on the computing and networking capacity at the surveyed institutions, an PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 increasingly important part of the infrastructure for science and engineering research. Other important changes include updating the networking and computing section, based on technological changes and issues that may occur. Use of the Information: Analysis of the Facilities Survey data will provide updated information on the status of scientific and engineering research facilities and capabilities. The information can be used by Federal policy makers, planners, and budget analysts in making policy decisions, as well as by institutional academic officials, the scientific/engineering establishment, and state agencies and legislatures that fund universities. Burden on the Public: The Facilities Survey will be sent by mail to approximately 465 academic institutions and 190 nonprofit research organizations and hospitals. The completion time per academic institution is expected to average 41 hours and the completion time per research organization/hospitals is expected to average 7 hours. Assuming a 90% response rate, this would result in an estimated burden of 17,159 hours for academic institutions and 1,197 hours for nonprofit research organizations/hospitals. Dated: November 21, 2005. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 05–23290 Filed 11–23–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact National Science Foundation. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Construction of Northern Arizona University’s Merriam-Powell Research Station at The Arboretum at Flagstaff, Flagstaff, Arizona. DATES: November 25, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Electronic copies of the Final EA and FONSI of the National Science Foundation (NSF) are available for review at https://www.nsf.gov/bio/pubs/ reports/ea_mprs.doc. Please direct any requests for paper copies of the Final EA and FONSI to Amy V. Whipple, Merriam-Powell Center for Environmental Research, PO Box 5640, E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 226 (Friday, November 25, 2005)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-23290]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request reinstatement and approval of this data 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 information collection.
    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 January 24, 2006 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 on (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: 2007 and 2009 Survey of Science and 
Engineering Research Facilities.
    Expiration Date of Approval: April 31, 2006.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew an information 
collection for three years.
    Proposed Project: The National Science Foundation Survey of Science 
and Engineering Research Facilities is a Congressionally mandated (Pub. 
L. 99-159), biennial survey that has been conducted since 1986. The 
survey collects data on the amount, condition, and costs of the 
physical facilities used to conduct science and engineering research. 
It was expected by Congress that this survey would provide the data 
necessary to describe the status and needs of science and engineering 
research facilities and to formulate appropriate solutions to 
documented needs. During the 2003 and 2005 survey cycles, data were 
collected from a population of approximately 465 research-performing 
colleges and universities. This survey population was supplemented with 
approximately 190 nonprofit biomedical research institutions receiving 
research support from the National Institutes of Health. Beginning with 
the FY 2003 cycle, a new section was added to the survey requesting 
information on the computing and networking capacity at the surveyed 
institutions, an increasingly important part of the infrastructure for 
science and engineering research. Other important changes include 
updating the networking and computing section, based on technological 
changes and issues that may occur.
    Use of the Information: Analysis of the Facilities Survey data will 
provide updated information on the status of scientific and engineering 
research facilities and capabilities. The information can be used by 
Federal policy makers, planners, and budget analysts in making policy 
decisions, as well as by institutional academic officials, the 
scientific/engineering establishment, and state agencies and 
legislatures that fund universities.
    Burden on the Public: The Facilities Survey will be sent by mail to 
approximately 465 academic institutions and 190 nonprofit research 
organizations and hospitals. The completion time per academic 
institution is expected to average 41 hours and the completion time per 
research organization/hospitals is expected to average 7 hours. 
Assuming a 90% response rate, this would result in an estimated burden 
of 17,159 hours for academic institutions and 1,197 hours for nonprofit 
research organizations/hospitals.

    Dated: November 21, 2005.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 05-23290 Filed 11-23-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-M
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