Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection, 20141 [06-3691]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 75 / Wednesday, April 19, 2006 / Notices NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection National Science Foundation. Notice and Request for Comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Science Foundation (NSF) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. 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. Written comments on this notice must be received within 60 days of this notice to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. DATES: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Contact Catherine Hines, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (703) 292– 4414; or send e-mail to chines@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. to 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. You also may obtain a copy of the date collection instrument and instructions from Ms. Hines. cchase on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: IWGSC Scientific Collections Survey. OMB Approval Number: 3145–New. Expiration Date of Approval: Not Applicable. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an information collection for three years. Proposed Project: The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has requested an assessment of information regarding all object-based scientific collections maintained or VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:09 Apr 18, 2006 Jkt 208001 20141 financially supported by the Federal government or used in research supported by the Federal government, and ancillary materials directly related to them. The Interagency Working Group on Scientific Collections (IWGSC), established in September 2005 by the Committee on Science of the National Science and Technology Council, is working with the IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) to collect the information through an online survey. As part of the IWGSC, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has agreed to survey institutions with object-based scientific collections that receive support from the NSF or that are used by researchers that receive support from the NSF. Estimate of Burden: The Foundation estimates that, on average, 40 minutes per respondent will be required to complete the survey, for a total of 400 hours for all respondents. Respondents from the approximately 600 institutions that receive NSF support for objectbased collections, or whose object-based collections are used by researchers that receive NSF support for object-based collections, or whose object-based collections are used by researchers that receive NSF support, will complete this survey once. Respondents: Not-for-profits. Estimated Number of Responses: 600. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 400 hours. Nature/Purpose: The Commission will provide advice and recommendations to the National Science Board (NSB) on a broad range of policy issues dealing with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. The Board expects the scope of the Commission’s advice and recommendations to address pre-K–16 education. Responsible NSF Official: Dr. Michael P. Crosby, National Science Board Office, National Science Foundation, Room 1225, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: (703) 292–7000. Dated: April 13, 2006. Catherine Hines, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 06–3691 Filed 4–18–06; 8:45 am] public. BILLING CODE 7555–01–M Dated: April 14, 2006. Paul Bealafeld, Chief, Committee Management Office. [FR Doc. 06–3723 Filed 4–18–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Sunshine Act; Agenda TIME AND PLACE: 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2006. NTSB Conference Center, 429 L’Enfant Plaza S.W., Washington, DC 20594. PLACE: STATUS: The one item is open to the MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 7752A: Safety Report—Report on the Treatment of Safety-Critical Systems in Transport Airplanes. Ted Lopatkiewicz, Telephone: (202) 314–6100. Individuals requesting specific accommodations should contact Chris Bisett at (202) 314–6305 by Friday, April 21, 2006. The public may view the meeting via a live or archived Web cast by accessing a link under ‘‘News & Events’’ on the NTSB home page at https:// www.ntsb.gov. NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Committee Management; Notice of Establishment The National Science Board and the Deputy Director, National Science Foundation have determined that the establishment of the Commission on 21st Century Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the National Science Foundation (NSF), by 42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. Name of Committee: Commission on 21st Century Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Vicky D’Onofrio, (202) 314–6410. Dated: April 14, 2006. 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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information 
Collection

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment 
on proposed data collection projects, the National Science Foundation 
(NSF) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
    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 within 60 days 
of this notice to be assured of consideration. Comments received after 
that date will be considered to the extent practicable.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Contact Catherine Hines, Acting 
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (703) 292-
4414; or send e-mail to chines@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. to 8 
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. You also may obtain a copy 
of the date collection instrument and instructions from Ms. Hines.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: IWGSC Scientific Collections Survey.
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-New.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not Applicable.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an 
information collection for three years.
    Proposed Project: The Office of Science and Technology Policy 
(OSTP) has requested an assessment of information regarding all object-
based scientific collections maintained or financially supported by the 
Federal government or used in research supported by the Federal 
government, and ancillary materials directly related to them. The 
Interagency Working Group on Scientific Collections (IWGSC), 
established in September 2005 by the Committee on Science of the 
National Science and Technology Council, is working with the IDA 
Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) to collect the 
information through an online survey. As part of the IWGSC, the 
National Science Foundation (NSF) has agreed to survey institutions 
with object-based scientific collections that receive support from the 
NSF or that are used by researchers that receive support from the NSF.
    Estimate of Burden: The Foundation estimates that, on average, 40 
minutes per respondent will be required to complete the survey, for a 
total of 400 hours for all respondents. Respondents from the 
approximately 600 institutions that receive NSF support for object-
based collections, or whose object-based collections are used by 
researchers that receive NSF support for object-based collections, or 
whose object-based collections are used by researchers that receive NSF 
support, will complete this survey once.
    Respondents: Not-for-profits.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 600.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 400 hours.

    Dated: April 13, 2006.
Catherine Hines,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 06-3691 Filed 4-18-06; 8:45 am]
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