Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Revise an Information Collection, 78226-78227 [E6-22191]

Download as PDF 78226 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 249 / Thursday, December 28, 2006 / Notices information is used for evaluating recruitment only, and plays no part in the selection of who is hired. 2. Title: Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Request. OMB number: 3095–0057. Agency form number: NA Form 6006. Type of review: Regular. Affected public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Federal Government. Estimated number of respondents: 1,500. Estimated time per response: 3 minutes. Frequency of response: On occasion. Estimated total annual burden hours: 75 hours. Abstract: The collection of information is necessary as to comply with HSPD–12 requirements. Use of the form is authorized by 44 U.S.C 2104. At the NARA College Park facility, individuals receive a proximity card with the Federal Identity Card (FIC) that is electronically coded to permit access to secure zones ranging from a general nominal level to stricter access levels for classified records zones. The proximity card system is part of the security management system that meets the accreditation standards of the Government intelligence agencies for storage of classified information and serves to comply with E.O. 12958. Dated: December 20, 2006. Martha Morphy, Assistant Archivist for Information Services. [FR Doc. E6–22250 Filed 12–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515–01–P custody of the National Archives twenty-five years after closure. No nontrial cases in records center storage have been destroyed. NARA must develop a methodology to review a representative portion of the non-trial case files in order to determine which files should be preserved. The meeting is designed to elicit advice from the public, and the legal, judicial, and historical communities on the review methodology. DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2007, from 9 am to 12 noon. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Please RSVP to the individual named in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by Friday, January 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Mecham Conference Center at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle, NE, Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marvin H. Kabakoff, 781–663–0129, marvin.kabakoff@nara.gov. Dated: December 21, 2006. Thomas E. Mills, Assistant Archivist for Regional Records Services. [FR Doc. E6–22249 Filed 12–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Revise an Information Collection National Science Foundation. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 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 and other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed continuing information collection. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 71 FR 38428 and one comment that had no significant suggestions for altering the data plans was received. Therefore, NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. AGENCY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Public Meeting on Non-Trial Civil Court Case Files National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is holding a public meeting to gather input to help NARA decide how to identify post-1970 non-trial civil cases with sufficient historical value to warrant permanent preservation. Pursuant to the U.S. District Court records schedule issued in 1983, the National Archives preserves all civil cases prior to 1970 and all cases filed after January 1, 1970 that went to trial. Cases filed after January 1, 1970 that did not reach the trial stage are eligible for disposal twenty years after they are transferred to inactive storage. Trial cases are routinely transferred to the legal VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:03 Dec 27, 2006 Jkt 211001 ACTION: Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received by OMB within 30 days of publication in the Federal Register. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Written comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NSF, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of NSF’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—17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling (703) 292–7556. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, NSF Reports Clearance Officer at (703) 292–7556 or send e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov. An agency 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 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: Title of Collection: Evaluation of the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in the NSF Directorate for Engineering (ENG). OMB Number: 3145–0121. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew an information collection for three years. Proposed Project: NSF has supported the REU Program since 1987. The Program was evaluated after three and five years and as part of a larger study of all NSF undergraduate research opportunities (URO) in 2003. The proposed project will enable NSF’s Directorate for Engineering (ENG) to learn about the activities, outcomes, and impacts of the REU awards made by that Directorate, as well as lessons learned to improve the results of future REU awards. Two types of REU awards will be studied, REU sites and REU ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 249 / Thursday, December 28, 2006 / Notices sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES supplements. REU Site awards fund groups of undergraduates to work with faculty members at an institution. Half of the undergraduates in an REU site must come from other institutions. ENG also makes REU Supplement awards to NSF-funded Engineering Research Centers and to other NSF-funded researchers for comparable involvement of undergraduates. The proposed study will be similar to the 2003 URO study. It will focus on undergraduate ENG REU participants and the faculty members who are responsible for the ENG REU awards during summer 2006 through spring 2007, and will examine in detail for the first time the activities, outcomes, and impacts of REU awards made in a single NSF directorate—ENG. The study will evaluate the longer-term effects of REU experiences with a follow-up survey of the students approximately two years later. The REU program officers in NSF’s Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC) particularly want to learn in depth about the EEC REU Site and ERC REU Supplement awards from former REU students and awardees, any differences between the Sites and ERC Supplements, and lessons learned for subsequent proposal review and advising prospective PIs. Information will also be used for ENG Program reporting requirements. The study will examine (1) the role of the REU program in aiding participating undergraduates in a decision to pursue graduate education or careers in engineering; and (2) the relationship between how REU activities are structured and managed and participants’ subsequent education and career decisions and actions. The survey data collection will be done on the World Wide Web. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response. Respondents: Individuals. Estimated Number of Responses per Form: 5,006. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,400 hours (413 respondents at 15 minutes per response and 4,593 respondents at 30 minutes per response). Frequency of Response: One time for faculty, two times for students. Dated: December 21, 2006. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. E6–22191 Filed 12–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:03 Dec 27, 2006 Jkt 211001 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION National Science Board; Commission on 21st Century Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting of the National Science Board Commission on 21st Century Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Date and Time: The meeting will take place at 8 a.m. on January 18, 2007. Please see https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/ edu_com/ for schedule updates. Place: The meeting will be held in at the Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Check with the information desk in the lobby of the Capitol for the meeting room. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Dr. Elizabeth Strickland, Commission Executive Secretary, National Science Board Office, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230; Phone: 703–292– 4527, E-mail estrickl@nsf.gov Purpose of Meeting: The purpose of this meeting is for the Commission to discuss its draft recommendations relating to K–12 STEM education. A provisional agena for the meeting will be available at https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/ edu_com/ on January 4, 2007. Topics to be Discussed: K–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; recommendations of the Commission. Public Comment: Written comments to the Commission may be submitted by e-mail to NSBEdCom@nsf.gov. Those wishing to make brief public comments during the meeting may register to do so either by signing up at the information table on the day of the meeting or in advance by sending an e-mail to NSBEdCom@nsf.gov. Dated: December 21, 2006. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 06–9900 Filed 12–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION National Science Board Public Service Award Committee; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 78227 Name: National Science Board Public Service Award Committee (5195). Date and Time: Tuesday January 16, 2007, 11:00 a.m. EST (teleconference meeting). Place: The teleconference will originate from the National Science Board Office, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22230. Type of Meeting: Closed. Contact Person: Ms. Ann Noonan, National Science Board Office, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: 703– 292–7000. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations in the selection of the NSB Public Service Award recipients. Agenda: To review and evaluate nominations as part of the selection process for awards. Reason for closing: The nominations being reviewed include information of a personal nature where public disclosure would constitute clearly unwarranted invasions of personal privacy. These matters are exempt from open meeting and public attendance requirements under 5 U.S.C. Appendix 10(d) and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6). Dated: December 21, 2006. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 06–9898 Filed 12–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–M NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION National Science Board Public Service Award Committee; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Fedearl Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: Name: National Science Board Public Service Award (5195). Date and Time: Monday, January 22, 2007, 10:30 a.m. EST (teleconference meeting). Place: The teleconference will originate from the National Science Board Office, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22230. Type of Meeting: Closed. Contact Person: Ms. Ann Noonan, National Science Board Office, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: 703– 292–7000. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations in the selection of the NSB Public Service Award recipients. E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Revise an Information 
Collection

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Under the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 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 and other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed 
continuing information collection. This is the second notice for public 
comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 71 FR 38428 
and one comment that had no significant suggestions for altering the 
data plans was received. Therefore, NSF is forwarding the proposed 
submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance 
simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.

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DATES: Comments regarding these information collections are best 
assured of having their full effect if received by OMB within 30 days 
of publication in the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding (a) whether the collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
NSF, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) 
the accuracy of NSF'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--17th Street, NW., Room 10235, 
Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, 
Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Copies of 
the submission may be obtained by calling (703) 292-7556.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, NSF Reports 
Clearance Officer at (703) 292-7556 or send e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov.
    An agency 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 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:
    Title of Collection: Evaluation of the Research Experiences for 
Undergraduates (REU) Program in the NSF Directorate for Engineering 
(ENG).
    OMB Number: 3145-0121.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew an information 
collection for three years.
    Proposed Project: NSF has supported the REU Program since 1987. The 
Program was evaluated after three and five years and as part of a 
larger study of all NSF undergraduate research opportunities (URO) in 
2003. The proposed project will enable NSF's Directorate for 
Engineering (ENG) to learn about the activities, outcomes, and impacts 
of the REU awards made by that Directorate, as well as lessons learned 
to improve the results of future REU awards. Two types of REU awards 
will be studied, REU sites and REU

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supplements. REU Site awards fund groups of undergraduates to work with 
faculty members at an institution. Half of the undergraduates in an REU 
site must come from other institutions. ENG also makes REU Supplement 
awards to NSF-funded Engineering Research Centers and to other NSF-
funded researchers for comparable involvement of undergraduates.
    The proposed study will be similar to the 2003 URO study. It will 
focus on undergraduate ENG REU participants and the faculty members who 
are responsible for the ENG REU awards during summer 2006 through 
spring 2007, and will examine in detail for the first time the 
activities, outcomes, and impacts of REU awards made in a single NSF 
directorate--ENG. The study will evaluate the longer-term effects of 
REU experiences with a follow-up survey of the students approximately 
two years later. The REU program officers in NSF's Division of 
Engineering Education and Centers (EEC) particularly want to learn in 
depth about the EEC REU Site and ERC REU Supplement awards from former 
REU students and awardees, any differences between the Sites and ERC 
Supplements, and lessons learned for subsequent proposal review and 
advising prospective PIs. Information will also be used for ENG Program 
reporting requirements. The study will examine (1) the role of the REU 
program in aiding participating undergraduates in a decision to pursue 
graduate education or careers in engineering; and (2) the relationship 
between how REU activities are structured and managed and participants' 
subsequent education and career decisions and actions.
    The survey data collection will be done on the World Wide Web.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Form: 5,006.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,400 hours (413 
respondents at 15 minutes per response and 4,593 respondents at 30 
minutes per response).
    Frequency of Response: One time for faculty, two times for 
students.

    Dated: December 21, 2006.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
 [FR Doc. E6-22191 Filed 12-27-06; 8:45 am]
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