Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, 29989-29990 [06-4799]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 100 / Wednesday, May 24, 2006 / Notices V. Authority and Signature Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Sececretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 5–2002 (67 FR 65008). Signed at Washington, DC, on May 18, 2006. Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor. [FR Doc. 06–4824 Filed 5–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–M NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request National Science Foundation. Submission for OMB review; comment request. AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 71 FR 10997, and one comment was received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; or (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 should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National Science Foundation, 725 7th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Catherine Hines, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send e-mail to chines@nsf.gov. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:02 May 23, 2006 Jkt 208001 Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling 703–292–4414. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine Hines at (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. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of 2 information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comment: On March 3, 2006, we published in the Federal Register (71 FR 10997) a 60-day notice of our intent to request reinstatement of this information collection authority from OMB. In that notice, we solicited public comments for 60 days ending May 2, 2006. One comment came from B. Sachau of Florham Park, NJ, via e-mail on March 9, 2006, in response to an email request received March 3, 2006, for a hard-copy publication for this program, ‘‘Report on Evaluation of the National Science Foundation’s Informal Science Education Program.’’ Ms. Sachau commented on the ‘‘heavy spending’’ for this program but had no specific suggestions for altering the data collection plans. Response: NSF believes that because the comment does not contain suggestions for altering the collection of information for which NSF is seeking OMB approval, NSF is proceeding with the clearance request. Title of Collection: Informal Science Education (ISE) Management Information System. OMB Control No.: 3145–0158. 1. Abstract This document has been prepared to support the clearance of a Management Information System for the Informal Science Education (ISE) program. The goals for the program are to encourage and support projects that (1) engage the interest of children and adults in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in daily life so that they develop capabilities; scientific and PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29989 technological literacy, mathematical competence, problem-solving skills, and the desire to learn; (2) bring together individuals and organizations from the informal and formal education communities, as well as from the private and public sectors, to strengthen STEM education in all settings; and (3) develop and implement innovative strategies that 170 support the development of a socially responsible and informed public, and demonstrate promise of increasing participation of all citizens in STEM. The ISE Management Information System will be comprised of three webbased surveys, an initial survey that obtains background information about the ISE project, an annual survey, and a final survey. The survey that obtains background information would be completed soon 4 after project grants are awarded (i.e, within 45 days), the annual would be completed at the end of each program year, and the final would be completed soon after the ISE grant period has ended (i.e., within 45 days). Through the use of these three surveys, the system will collect data from each ISE-funded project about the project, its grant recipient and partner organizations, participants, activities, deliverables, and impacts. Information from the system will be used by ISE program officers to evaluate the collective impact of the ISE portfolio of funded projects, to monitor projectrelated activities and projects’ progress over time, and to obtain information that can 171 inform the design of future ISE projects. 2. Expected Respondents The expected respondents are principal investigators of any ISE projects that have been funded since 2004. 3. Burden on the Public During the first year of data collection, the current year’s awardees will be asked to report background data. In addition, in only the first year, awardees from the prior two years will be asked to report baseline data and to submit one annual report. The average annual reporting burden for the baseline and final reports is approximately 40 hours, and the reporting burden for the annual report is approximately 24 hours. The total elements will be 4,560 burden hours for an average number of 150 respondents per year. The burden on the public is negligible because the collection is limited to project participants that have received funding from the ISE program. E:\FR\FM\24MYN1.SGM 24MYN1 29990 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 100 / Wednesday, May 24, 2006 / Notices Dated: May 18, 2006 Catherine J. Hines, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 06–4799 Filed 5–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION Sunshine Act; dba NeighborWorks America; Special Board of Directors Meeting & DATE: 2 p.m.–4 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2006. PLACE: Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, dba NeighborWorks America, 1325 G Street, NW., Suite 800, Boardroom, Washington, DC 20005. STATUS: Open. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeffrey T. Bryson, General Counsel/ Secretary, 202–220–2372; jbryson@nw.org. AGENDA: I. Call to Order: Chairman Curry. II. Discussion of Strategic Plan: Ken Wade. III. Adjournment: Chairman Curry. TIME Jeffrey T. Bryson, General Counsel/Secretary. [FR Doc. 06–4862 Filed 5–22–06; 1:19 pm] BILLING CODE 7570–01–M NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ACTION: Notice of pending NRC action to submit an information collection request to OMB and solicitation of public comment. AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUMMARY: The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirements to be submitted 1. The title of the information collection: NRC Form 790, ‘‘Classification Record’’. 2. Current OMB approval number: NRC Form 790. 3. How often the collection is required: On occasion. 4. Who will be required or asked to report: NRC licensees, contractors, and VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:08 May 23, 2006 Jkt 208001 certificate holder who classifies and declassifies NRC information. 5. The estimated number of annual respondents: 300. 6. An estimate of the total number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 20. 7. Abstract: Completion of the NRC Form 790 is a mandatory requirement for NRC licensees, contractors, and only certificate holder who classifies and declassifies NRC information in accordance with Executive Order 12958, as amended, ‘‘Classified National Security Information,’’ the Atomic Energy Act, and implementing directives. Submit, by July 24, 2006, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? A copy of the draft supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O–1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site (https://www.nrc.gov/NRC/PUBLIC/ OMB/). The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC Clearance Officer, Brenda Jo Shelton, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, T–5 F53, Washington, DC 20555–0001, by telephone at 301–415–7233, or by Internet electronic mail at BJS1@NRC.GOV. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 16th day of May 2006. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Brenda Jo Shelton, NRC Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6–7867 Filed 5–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Sunshine Act; Meetings AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETINGS: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. DATE: Weeks of May 22, 29; June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2006. PLACE: Commissioners’ Conference Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. STATUS: Public and closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Week of May 22, 2006 Wednesday, May 24, 2006 9:30 a.m. Discussion of Security Issues (Closed—Ex.1). 1:30 p.m. All Employees Meeting (Public Meeting), Marriott Bethesda North Hotel, Salons D–H, 5701 Marinelli Road, Rockville, MD 20852. Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:50 a.m. Affirmation Session (Public Meeting) Tentative. a. Andrew Siemaszko, Docket No. IA– 05–021, Unpublished Licensing Board Order (Dec. 22, 2005) (Tentative). b. Final Rule: National Source Tracking of Sealed Sources (RIN 3150–AH48) (Tentative). c. Immediately Effective Final Rule— 10 CFR 73.57a ‘‘Relief From Fingerprinting and Criminal History Records Check for Designated Categories of Individuals’’ (Tentative). Week of May 29, 2006—Tentative Wednesday, May 31, 2006 1 p.m. Discussion of Security Issues (Closed—Ex. 1). Week of June 5, 2006—Tentative Wednesday, June 7, 2006 9 a.m. Discussion of Security Issues (Closed—Ex. 1 & 3). Week of June 12, 2006—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of June 12, 2006. Week of June 19, 2006—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of June 19, 2006. Week of June 26, 2006—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of June 26, 2006. The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. To verify the status of meetings call (recording)—(301) 415–1292. E:\FR\FM\24MYN1.SGM 24MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 24, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29989-29990]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-4799]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the 
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and 
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. 
This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published 
in the Federal Register at 71 FR 10997, and one comment was received. 
NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the 
publication of this second notice. Comments regarding (a) whether the 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the agency, including whether the information will 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of 
burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information 
to be collected; or (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 should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National Science 
Foundation, 725 7th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and 
to Catherine Hines, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, National Science 
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 
or send e-mail to chines@nsf.gov. Comments regarding these information 
collections are best assured of having their full effect if received 
within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be 
obtained by calling 703-292-4414.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine Hines at (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. and 8 p.m., Eastern 
time, Monday through Friday.
    NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless 
the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control 
number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to 
the collection of 2 information that such persons are not required to 
respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Comment: On March 3, 2006, we published in the Federal Register (71 
FR 10997) a 60-day notice of our intent to request reinstatement of 
this information collection authority from OMB. In that notice, we 
solicited public comments for 60 days ending May 2, 2006. One comment 
came from B. Sachau of Florham Park, NJ, via e-mail on March 9, 2006, 
in response to an email request received March 3, 2006, for a hard-copy 
publication for this program, ``Report on Evaluation of the National 
Science Foundation's Informal Science Education Program.'' Ms. Sachau 
commented on the ``heavy spending'' for this program but had no 
specific suggestions for altering the data collection plans.
    Response: NSF believes that because the comment does not contain 
suggestions for altering the collection of information for which NSF is 
seeking OMB approval, NSF is proceeding with the clearance request.
    Title of Collection: Informal Science Education (ISE) Management 
Information System.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-0158.

1. Abstract

    This document has been prepared to support the clearance of a 
Management Information System for the Informal Science Education (ISE) 
program. The goals for the program are to encourage and support 
projects that (1) engage the interest of children and adults in 
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in daily life 
so that they develop capabilities; scientific and technological 
literacy, mathematical competence, problem-solving skills, and the 
desire to learn; (2) bring together individuals and organizations from 
the informal and formal education communities, as well as from the 
private and public sectors, to strengthen STEM education in all 
settings; and (3) develop and implement innovative strategies that 170 
support the development of a socially responsible and informed public, 
and demonstrate promise of increasing participation of all citizens in 
STEM.
    The ISE Management Information System will be comprised of three 
web-based surveys, an initial survey that obtains background 
information about the ISE project, an annual survey, and a final 
survey. The survey that obtains background information would be 
completed soon 4 after project grants are awarded (i.e, within 45 
days), the annual would be completed at the end of each program year, 
and the final would be completed soon after the ISE grant period has 
ended (i.e., within 45 days). Through the use of these three surveys, 
the system will collect data from each ISE-funded project about the 
project, its grant recipient and partner organizations, participants, 
activities, deliverables, and impacts. Information from the system will 
be used by ISE program officers to evaluate the collective impact of 
the ISE portfolio of funded projects, to monitor project-related 
activities and projects' progress over time, and to obtain information 
that can 171 inform the design of future ISE projects.

2. Expected Respondents

    The expected respondents are principal investigators of any ISE 
projects that have been funded since 2004.

3. Burden on the Public

    During the first year of data collection, the current year's 
awardees will be asked to report background data. In addition, in only 
the first year, awardees from the prior two years will be asked to 
report baseline data and to submit one annual report. The average 
annual reporting burden for the baseline and final reports is 
approximately 40 hours, and the reporting burden for the annual report 
is approximately 24 hours. The total elements will be 4,560 burden 
hours for an average number of 150 respondents per year. The burden on 
the public is negligible because the collection is limited to project 
participants that have received funding from the ISE program.


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    Dated: May 18, 2006
Catherine J. Hines,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 06-4799 Filed 5-23-06; 8:45 am]
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