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Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission to OMB for
Revision to a Currently Approved
Collection; Comment Request
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To
Extend and Revise a Current
Information Collection
National Credit Union
Administration (NCUA).
ACTION: Request for comment.
AGENCY:
The NCUA is submitting the
following information collection to the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and clearance under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
This information collection is published
to obtain comments from the public.
DATES: Comments will be accepted until
January 18, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties are
invited to submit written comments to
the NCUA Clearance Officer listed
below:
Clearance Officer: Mr. Neil McNamara,
National Credit Union
Administration, 1775 Duke Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314–3428, Fax No.
703–518–6669, E-mail:
mcnamara@ncua.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or a
copy of the information collection
request, should be directed to Tracy
Sumpter at the National Credit Union
Administration, 1775 Duke Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314–3428, or at (703)
518–6444.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposal
for the following collection of
information:
SUMMARY:
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Title: Report of Officials.
OMB Number: 3133–0053.
Form Number: NCUA 4501.
Type of Review: Revision to a
currently approved collection.
Description: 12 U.S.C. 1761—This
statutory provision requires that a
record of the names and addresses of the
executive officers, members of the
supervisory committee, credit
committee, and loan officers shall be
filed with the administration within 10
days of their election/appointment.
Respondents: Credit unions.
Estimated No. of Respondents/Record
keepers: 8,871.
Estimated Burden Hours Per
Response: 1 hour.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 8,871 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: 0.
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National Science Foundation.
Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
to request renewal 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 no longer than 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by February 17, 2006
to be assured of consideration.
Comments received after that date will
be considered to the extent practicable.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 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
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p.m., Eastern time, Monday through
Friday. You also may obtain a copy of
the data collection instrument and
instructions from Ms. Plimpton.
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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Academic
Research and Development Survey
Expenditures at Universities and
Colleges, FY 2006 through FY 2008;
OMB Control Number 3145–0100.
Expiration Date of Current Approval:
August 31, 2006.
Proposed Renewal Project: Separately
budgeted current fund expenditures on
research and development in the
sciences and engineering performed by
universities and colleges and federally
funded research and development
centers—A web survey, the Survey of
Scientific and Engineering Expenditures
at Universities and Colleges, originated
in fiscal year (FY) 1954 and has been
conducted annually since FY 1972. The
survey is the academic expenditure
component of the NSF statistical
program that seeks to provide a ‘‘central
clearinghouse for the collection,
interpretation, and analysis of data on
the availability of, and the current and
projected need for, scientific and
technical resources in the United States,
and to provide a source of information
for policy formulation by other agencies
of the Federal government,’’ as
mandated in the National Science
Foundation Act of 1950.
Use of the Information: The proposed
project will continue the current survey
cycle for three years. The Academic
R&D Survey will be a census of the full
population of an expected 656
institutions (619 universities or colleges
plus 37 federally funded research and
development centers—FFRDCs) for
academic years FY 2006 through FY
2008. These institutions account for
over 95 percent of the Nation’s
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academic R&D funds. The survey has
provided continuity of statistics on R&D
expenditures by source of funds and by
science & engineering (S&E) field, with
separate data requested on current fund
expenditures for research equipment by
S&E field. Further breakdowns are
collected on passed through funds to
subrecipients and received as a
subrecipient, and on R&D expenditures
by field by science and engineering from
specific Federal Government agency
Doctorategranting burden hours
Total number of institutions
FY
FY
FY
FY
1999
2000
2001
2002
480
700
625
625
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Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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provided with an abundance of
guidance and help menus on the Web,
in addition to printing and responding
via paper copy if necessary. Each record
is pre-loaded with the institutions 2
previous year’s data and a complete
program for editing and trend checking.
Response to this voluntary survey in FY
2004 was 94.0 percent. Burden
estimates are as follows: 1
sources. Information on R&D for nonS&E fields is also requested. Data are
published in NSF’s annual publication
series Academic Science and
Engineering R&D Expenditures and are
available electronically on the World
Wide Web.
The survey is a fully automated web
data collection effort and is handled
primarily by the administrators at the
Institutional Research Offices. To
minimize burden, institutions are
Masters-granting burden
hours
Bachelors degree burden
hours
FFRDC’s burden hours
13.0
12.0
11.9
14.9
7.5
10.5
9.0
12.2
9.4
9.2
12.1
4.5
20.8
21.0
30.2
28.7
Written comments on this notice
must be received by January 31, 2006 to
be assured consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
Send comments to address below.
DATES:
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR
COMMENTS: For further information
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent to Extend an
Information Collection
National Science Foundation.
Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 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 or other
Federal agencies to comment on this
proposed continuing information
collection. The National Science
Foundation (NSF) will publish periodic
summaries of proposed projects.
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 to be collected; 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.
or
for a copy of the collection instruments
and instructions, contact Ms. 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Survey of Earned
Doctorates.
OMB Approval Number: 3145–0019.
Expriation Date of Approval: June 30,
2006.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to extend an information
collection for three years.
1. Abstract: The National Science
Foundation Act of 1950, as
subsequently amended, includes a
statutory charge to ‘‘* * * provide a
central clearinghouse for the collection,
interpretation, and analysis of data on
scientific and engineering resources,
and to provide a source of information
for policy formulation by other agencies
of the Federal Government.’’ The Survey
of Earned Doctorates is part of an
integrated survey system that meets the
human resources part of this mission.
The Survey of Earned Doctorates
(SED) has been conducted continuously
since 1958 and is jointly sponsored by
six Federal agencies in order to avoid
duplication. It is an accurate, timely
source of information on our Nation’s
most precious resource—highly
educated individuals. Data are obtained
via paper questionnaire or Web option
from each person earning a research
doctorate at the time they receive the
degree. Data are collected on their field
of specialty, educational background,
sources of support in graduate school,
debt level, postgraduation plans for
employment, and demographic
characteristics. For the 2007 SED, minor
changes to questions, based on focus
group and cognitive testing will be
incorporated into the questionnaire.
Also for 2007, a field test of potential
questions about salary after graduation
will be conducted with less than 9
institutions. Based on the field test
results, the intention is to add a salary
question in 2008.
The Federal government, universities,
researchers, and others use the
information extensively. The National
Science Foundation, as the lead agency,
publishes statistics from the survey in
many reports, but primarily in the
annual publication series, ‘‘Science and
Engineering Doctorates.’’ The National
Opinion Research Corporation at the
University of Chicago dissemination a
free interagency report entitled
‘‘Doctorate Recipients from U.S.
Universities: Summary Report.’’ These
reports are available in print and
electronically on the World Wide Web.
1 Average burden hours for institutions
responding to burden item.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Extend and Revise 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 renewal 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 no longer than 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by February 17,
2006 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 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.
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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Academic Research and Development Survey
Expenditures at Universities and Colleges, FY 2006 through FY 2008; OMB
Control Number 3145-0100.
Expiration Date of Current Approval: August 31, 2006.
Proposed Renewal Project: Separately budgeted current fund
expenditures on research and development in the sciences and
engineering performed by universities and colleges and federally funded
research and development centers--A web survey, the Survey of
Scientific and Engineering Expenditures at Universities and Colleges,
originated in fiscal year (FY) 1954 and has been conducted annually
since FY 1972. The survey is the academic expenditure component of the
NSF statistical program that seeks to provide a ``central clearinghouse
for the collection, interpretation, and analysis of data on the
availability of, and the current and projected need for, scientific and
technical resources in the United States, and to provide a source of
information for policy formulation by other agencies of the Federal
government,'' as mandated in the National Science Foundation Act of
1950.
Use of the Information: The proposed project will continue the
current survey cycle for three years. The Academic R&D Survey will be a
census of the full population of an expected 656 institutions (619
universities or colleges plus 37 federally funded research and
development centers--FFRDCs) for academic years FY 2006 through FY
2008. These institutions account for over 95 percent of the Nation's
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academic R&D funds. The survey has provided continuity of statistics on
R&D expenditures by source of funds and by science & engineering (S&E)
field, with separate data requested on current fund expenditures for
research equipment by S&E field. Further breakdowns are collected on
passed through funds to subrecipients and received as a subrecipient,
and on R&D expenditures by field by science and engineering from
specific Federal Government agency sources. Information on R&D for non-
S&E fields is also requested. Data are published in NSF's annual
publication series Academic Science and Engineering R&D Expenditures
and are available electronically on the World Wide Web.
The survey is a fully automated web data collection effort and is
handled primarily by the administrators at the Institutional Research
Offices. To minimize burden, institutions are provided with an
abundance of guidance and help menus on the Web, in addition to
printing and responding via paper copy if necessary. Each record is
pre-loaded with the institutions 2 previous year's data and a complete
program for editing and trend checking. Response to this voluntary
survey in FY 2004 was 94.0 percent. Burden estimates are as follows:
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Doctorate- Masters- Bachelors
Total number of institutions granting granting degree burden FFRDC's burden
burden hours burden hours hours hours
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FY 1999 480..................................... 20.8 13.0 7.5 9.4
FY 2000 700..................................... 21.0 12.0 10.5 9.2
FY 2001 625..................................... 30.2 11.9 9.0 12.1
FY 2002 625..................................... 28.7 14.9 12.2 4.5
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Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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