Notice of Intent to Extend an Information Collection, 75228-75229 [05-24213]

Download as PDF 75228 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 242 / Monday, December 19, 2005 / Notices 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 .................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 05–24192 Filed 12–16–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:59 Dec 16, 2005 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19DEN1.SGM 19DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 242 / Monday, December 19, 2005 / Notices The survey will be collected in conformance with the Privacy Act of 1974. Responses from individuals are voluntary. NSF will ensure that all information collected will be kept strictly confidential and will be used for research or statistical purposes, analyzing data, and preparing scientific reports and articles. 2. Expected Respondents: A total response rate of 90.8% of the total 42,155 persons who earned a research doctorate was obtained in the 2004 SED. This level of response rate has been consistent for several years. The respondents will be individuals and the estimated number of respondents annually is 38,275 (based on 2004 data). 3. Estimate of Burden: The Foundation estimates that, on average, 19 minutes per respondent will be required to complete the survey, for a total of 12,121 hours for all respondents (based on the 2004 SED numbers). Also, for the approximately 3,000 respondents in the field test on a salary question, there would be approximately another 50 hours of response time. The total respondent burden is therefore estimated at 12,171 hours for the 2007 SED. This is slightly higher than the last annual estimate approved by OMB due primarily to an increased number of respondents since the last clearance request. Dated: December 14, 2005. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 05–24213 Filed 12–16–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–52939; File No. SR–NASD– 2005–137] Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Modify Pricing for NASD Members Using the Nasdaq Market Center and Nasdaq’s Brut Facility December 9, 2005. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on November 22, 2005, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (‘‘NASD’’), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq 1 15 2 17 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:59 Dec 16, 2005 Stock Market, Inc. (‘‘Nasdaq’’), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by Nasdaq. Nasdaq has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the selfregulatory organization under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) 3 of the Act and Rule 19b– 4(f)(2) thereunder,4 which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of the Substance of the Proposed Rule Change Nasdaq proposes to modify the pricing for NASD members using the Nasdaq Market Center and Nasdaq’s Brut Facility (‘‘Brut’’). Nasdaq states that it will implement the proposed rule change for a pilot period running from December 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. The text of the proposed rule change is below. Proposed new language is in italics; proposed deletions are in [brackets]. * * * * * 7010. System Services (a)–(h) No change. (i) Nasdaq Market Center and Brut Facility Order Execution (1)–(4) No Change. (5) There shall be no charges or credits for order entry, execution, routing, or cancellation by members accessing the Nasdaq Market Center or Nasdaq’s Brut Facility to buy or sell exchange-listed securities subject to the Consolidated Quotations Service and Consolidated Tape Association plans, other than: (A) The charges in Rule 7010(i)(1) for Exchange-Traded Funds, (B) Charges described in Rule 7010(d), (C) A fee of $0.0004 per share executed for orders delivered by Nasdaq’s Brut Facility to an exchange using the exchange’s proprietary order delivery system if such orders do not attempt to execute in Nasdaq’s Brut Facility or the Nasdaq Market Center prior to routing to the exchange, [and] (D) a fee of $0.009 per share executed for any limit order delivered by Nasdaq’s Brut Facility to the New York Stock Exchange (‘‘NYSE’’) using the NYSE’s proprietary order delivery system if such an order is not an on3 15 4 17 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75229 close order, is not executed in the opening, and remains at the NYSE for more than 5 minutes[.], and (E) for a pilot period beginning December 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2005, a credit of $0.0005 per share executed to a member providing liquidity for a transaction in the following stocks: Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD); Apache Corp. (APA); AT&T Corp. (T); Avaya, Inc. (AV); Baker Hughes, Inc. (BHI); BJ Services Co. (BJS); Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMY); Burlington Resources, Inc. (BR); Calpine Corp. (CPN); Charles Schwab Corp. (SCH); Citigroup Inc. (C); ConocoPhillips (COP); Corning Inc. (GLW); Devon Energy Corp. (DVN); EMC Corp. (EMC); Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM); Ford Motor Co. (F); Gateway, Inc. (GTW); General Electric Co. (GE); Halliburton Co. (HAL); Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ); Johnson & Johnson (JNJ); JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM); Kohl’s Corp. (KSS); LSI Logic Corp. (LSI); Micron Technology, Inc. (MU); Motorola, Inc. (MOT); Noble Corp. (NE); Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OXY); Office Depot Inc. (ODP); Pfizer Inc. (PFE); Phelps Dodge Corp. (PD); Pulte Homes, Inc. (PHM); Qwest Communications International Inc. (Q); Schlumberger Ltd. (SLB); Solectron Corp. (SLR); Sovereign Bancorp, Inc. (SOV); Time Warner, Inc. (TWX); Valero Energy Corp. (VLO); and Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ). (6) No change. (j)–(v) No change. * * * * * II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, Nasdaq included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. Nasdaq has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose Nasdaq is proposing to modify its fee schedule for transaction executions in certain stocks listed on markets other than Nasdaq by creating a pilot program under which liquidity providers (i.e., market participants that put quotes or E:\FR\FM\19DEN1.SGM 19DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 242 (Monday, December 19, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75228-75229]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-24213]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent to Extend an Information Collection

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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.

DATES: 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.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: For further information 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.

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    The survey will be collected in conformance with the Privacy Act of 
1974. Responses from individuals are voluntary. NSF will ensure that 
all information collected will be kept strictly confidential and will 
be used for research or statistical purposes, analyzing data, and 
preparing scientific reports and articles.
    2. Expected Respondents: A total response rate of 90.8% of the 
total 42,155 persons who earned a research doctorate was obtained in 
the 2004 SED. This level of response rate has been consistent for 
several years. The respondents will be individuals and the estimated 
number of respondents annually is 38,275 (based on 2004 data).
    3. Estimate of Burden: The Foundation estimates that, on average, 
19 minutes per respondent will be required to complete the survey, for 
a total of 12,121 hours for all respondents (based on the 2004 SED 
numbers). Also, for the approximately 3,000 respondents in the field 
test on a salary question, there would be approximately another 50 
hours of response time. The total respondent burden is therefore 
estimated at 12,171 hours for the 2007 SED. This is slightly higher 
than the last annual estimate approved by OMB due primarily to an 
increased number of respondents since the last clearance request.

    Dated: December 14, 2005.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 05-24213 Filed 12-16-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-M
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