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Interval Screening, will only be used by
individuals who are under the age of 40
and who successfully took and passed a
polar examination the previous season
or not more than 24 months prior to
current deployment date. It allows the
otherwise healthy individual to update
his or her medical data without having
to take a physical examination every
year as opposed to those over 40 years
of age who must be examined annually.
4. Form NSF–1465/14525/1455, Polar
Dental Examination- Antarctica/Arctic/
Official Visitors, will be used by the
examining dentist to document the
status of the individual’s teeth and to
document when the individual was
examined. It will also be used by the
contractor’s reviewing dentist to
document whether or not the individual
is dentally cleared to deploy to the polar
regions.
5. Form NSF 1428/1468 Medical
Waivers—Antarctic/Arctic: Any
individual who is determined to be not
physically qualified for polar
deployment may request an
administrative waiver of the medical
screening criteria. This information
includes signing a Request for Waiver
that is notarized or otherwise legally
acceptable in accordance with penalty
of perjury statutes, and obtaining an
Employer Statement of Support.
Individuals on a case-by-case basis may
also be required to submit additional
medical documentation and a letter
from the individual’s physician(s)
regarding the individual’s medical
suitability for Antarctic deployment.
6. Other information requested: In
addition to the numbered forms and
other information mentioned above, the
USAP medical screening package
includes the following:
—The Medical Risks for NSF-Sponsored
Personnel Traveling to Antarctica
—The NSF Privacy Notice
—The NSF Medical Screening for
Blood-borne Pathogens/Consent for
HIV Testing
—The NSF Authorization for Treatment
of Field-Team Member/Participant
Under the Age of 18 Years. This
should only be sent to the individuals
who are under 18 years of age.
—The Dear Doctor and Dear Dentist
letters, which provide specific
laboratory and x-ray requirements, as
well as other instructions.
7. There are two other, non-medical
forms included in the mailing:
—The Personal Information Form—NSF
Form Number 1458 includes a Privacy
Act notice. This form is used to
collect information on current address
and contact numbers, date and place
of birth, nationality, citizenship,
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emergency point of contact
information, travel dates, clothing
sizes so that we may properly outfit
those individuals who deploy, worksite information and prior deployment
history.
—The Participant Notification—
Important Notice for Participants—
NSF Form 1457 in the United States
Antarctic Program. This form
provides information on the laws of
the nations through which program
participants must transit in route to
Antarctica, regarding the transport,
possession and use of illegal
substances and the possibility of
criminal prosecution of caught, tried
and convicted.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
varies according to the overall health of
the individual, the amount of time it
takes to access the forms online and
print them, the amount of research
required to complete the forms, the time
it takes to make an appointment, take
the examination and schedule and
complete any follow-up medical, dental
or psychological requirements and the
completeness of the forms submitted.
The estimated time is up to six weeks
from the time the individual receives
the forms until he or she is notified by
the contractor of their final clearance
status. An additional period of up to
eight weeks may be required for the
individual who was disqualified to be
notified of the disqualification, to
request and receive the waiver packet,
to obtain employer support and
complete the waiver request, to do any
follow-up testing, to return the waiver
request to the contractor plus any
follow-up information, for the
contractor to get the completed packet
to the National Science Foundation, and
for the NSF to make and promulgate a
decision.
Respondents: All individuals
deploying to the Antarctic under the
auspices of the United States Antarctic
Program and certain Arctic areas must
complete these forms. There are
approximately 3,000 submissions per
year, with a small percentage (c. 3%)
under the age of 40 who provide annual
submissions but with less information.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Form: Responses range from 2 to
approximately 238 responses.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 28,728 hours.
Frequency of Responses: Individuals
must complete the forms annually to be
current within 12 months of their
anticipated deployment dates.
Depending on individual medical status
some persons may require additional
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laboratory results to be current within
two to six-weeks of anticipated
deployment.
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.
Dated: May 16, 2007.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request
National Science Foundation.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
to request reinstatement and approval of
this data collection. In accordance with
the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A)
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
we are providing opportunity for public
comment on this information collection.
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
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
DATES: Written comments should be
received by July 23, 2007 to be assured
of consideration. Comments received
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after that date will be considered to the
extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Written comments
regarding the information collection and
requests for copies of the proposed
information collection request should be
addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports
Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm.
295, Arlington, VA 22230, or by e-mail
to splimpto@nsf.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Suzanne Plimpton on (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: FY 2007 and FY
2009 Survey for Science and
Engineering Research Facilities.
Expiration Date of Approval: April 31,
2006.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to reinstate an information
collection for three years.
Proposed Project: The National
Science Foundation Survey of Science
and Engineering Research Facilities is a
Congressionally mandated (Public Law
99–159), biennial survey that has been
conducted since 1986. The survey
collects data on cyberinfrastructure and
on the amount, condition, and costs of
the physical facilities used to conduct
science and engineering research. It was
expected by Congress that this survey
would provide the data necessary to
describe the status and needs of science
and engineering research facilities and
to formulate appropriate solutions to
documented needs. During the FY 2003
and FY 2005 survey cycles, data were
collected from a population of
approximately 475 research-performing
colleges and universities. This survey
population was supplemented with
approximately 190 nonprofit biomedical
research institutions receiving research
support from the National Institutes of
Health. Beginning with the FY 2003
cycle, a new section was added to the
survey requesting information on the
computing and networking capacity at
the surveyed institutions, an
increasingly important part of the
infrastructure for science and
engineering research. Other important
changes include updating the
networking and computing section,
based on technological changes that
may occur.
Use of the Information: Analysis of
the Facilities Survey data will provide
updated information on the status of
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scientific and engineering research
faculties and capabilities. The
information can be used by Federal
policy makers, planners, and budget
analysts in making policy decisions, as
well as by institutional academic
officials, the scientific/engineering
establishment, and state agencies and
legislatures that fund universities.
Burden on the Public: The Facilities
Survey will be sent by mail to
approximately 475 academic
institutions and 190 nonprofit research
organizations and hospitals. The
completion time per academic
institution is expected to average 41
hours and the completion time per
research organization/hospitals is
expected to average 5 hours. Assuming
a 94% response rate, this would result
in an estimated burden of 18,307 hours
for academic institutions and 895 hours
for nonprofit research organizations/
hospitals.
Dated: May 16, 2007.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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U.S. Chief Financial Officer Council;
Grants Policy Committee
Notice of open stakeholder
Webcast meeting.
ACTION:
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
third of a series of open stakeholder
webcast meetings sponsored by the
Grants Policy Committee (GPC) of the
U.S. Chief Financial Officers Council.
DATES: The GPC will hold a webcast
meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 from
2–3:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. The
Webcast will be broadcasted live.
ADDRESSES: The GPC June 19 Webcast
meeting will be broadcasted from and
held in Room B–180 of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), 451 7th Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20410. Seating is
limited—the first 50 people to respond
and receive confirmation of the
response can be part of the live
audience. Both federal and non-federal
employees must R.S.V.P. to reserve your
seat by contacting Charisse CarneyNunes at GPCWebcast@nsf.gov. All who
have reserved seating must arrive at the
HUD building fifteen minutes prior to
broadcast (arrive on the North side of
the building). You must have a photo ID
to gain access and will have to go
through the security screening. The GPC
encourages non-federal organizations
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staffs and members to attend the
meeting in person or via Webcast.
Overview: The subject of this webcast
meeting will be grant life cycle changes:
data and reporting requirements and
impacts on awardee and federal
communities, policies, and planning.
Specifically, the Webcast goals are to:
(1) To raise awareness in the
stakeholder community about new
legislation concerning transparency and
accountability and the effects it will
have on stakeholder federal assistance
funding cycle, data and reporting
requirements, policies and planning;
and (2) to share information about the
GPC’s long-term planning and
prioritization efforts and to receive
input from stakeholders to inform a
draft plan.
Further Information About the GPC
Webcast: Questions on the Webcast
should be directed to Charisse CarneyNunes, National Science Foundation,
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA
22230; e-mail, GPCWebcast@nsf.gov.
Information and materials that pertain
to this webcast meeting, including the
call-in telephone number and the
agenda will be posted on the Federal
Grants Streamlining Initiative (FGSI)
Web site at https://www.grants.gov/
aboutgrants/grants_news.jsp under
‘‘June 19 Meeting Materials.’’ The link
to view the Webcast will be posted on
this site, along with Webcast
instructions. After the meeting, a link to
its recording will be posted on the FGSI
Web site for at least 90 days.
Comments Submission Information:
You may submit comments during the
Webcast meeting via telephone or email. The call-in telephone number,
which may be used only during the live
Webcast, is 202–708–0995. The e-mail
address for comments, which should be
used only during the Webcast is
HUDTV@HUD.GOV. The e-mail address
for comments after the Webcast is
GPCWebcast@nsf.gov. You may submit
after Webcast comments via e-mail
through close of business Tuesday, July
3, 2007.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
Webcast meeting has been made
possible by the cooperation of the
National Science Foundation, HUD, and
the GPC.
Purpose of the Webcast meeting: The
purpose of the meeting is to raise
awareness in the stakeholder
community about new legislation. The
Federal Funding Accountability and
Transparency Act (FFATA) was signed
into law in September 2006, and
requires the full disclosure of entities or
organizations receiving federal funds
beginning in fiscal year 2007.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
request reinstatement and approval of this data collection. In
accordance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for
public comment on this information collection.
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 respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
DATES: Written comments should be received by July 23, 2007 to be
assured of consideration. Comments received
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after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer,
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 295, Arlington, VA
22230, or by e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (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: FY 2007 and FY 2009 Survey for Science and
Engineering Research Facilities.
Expiration Date of Approval: April 31, 2006.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to reinstate an
information collection for three years.
Proposed Project: The National Science Foundation Survey of Science
and Engineering Research Facilities is a Congressionally mandated
(Public Law 99-159), biennial survey that has been conducted since
1986. The survey collects data on cyberinfrastructure and on the
amount, condition, and costs of the physical facilities used to conduct
science and engineering research. It was expected by Congress that this
survey would provide the data necessary to describe the status and
needs of science and engineering research facilities and to formulate
appropriate solutions to documented needs. During the FY 2003 and FY
2005 survey cycles, data were collected from a population of
approximately 475 research-performing colleges and universities. This
survey population was supplemented with approximately 190 nonprofit
biomedical research institutions receiving research support from the
National Institutes of Health. Beginning with the FY 2003 cycle, a new
section was added to the survey requesting information on the computing
and networking capacity at the surveyed institutions, an increasingly
important part of the infrastructure for science and engineering
research. Other important changes include updating the networking and
computing section, based on technological changes that may occur.
Use of the Information: Analysis of the Facilities Survey data will
provide updated information on the status of scientific and engineering
research faculties and capabilities. The information can be used by
Federal policy makers, planners, and budget analysts in making policy
decisions, as well as by institutional academic officials, the
scientific/engineering establishment, and state agencies and
legislatures that fund universities.
Burden on the Public: The Facilities Survey will be sent by mail to
approximately 475 academic institutions and 190 nonprofit research
organizations and hospitals. The completion time per academic
institution is expected to average 41 hours and the completion time per
research organization/hospitals is expected to average 5 hours.
Assuming a 94% response rate, this would result in an estimated burden
of 18,307 hours for academic institutions and 895 hours for nonprofit
research organizations/hospitals.
Dated: May 16, 2007.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 07-2550 Filed 5-22-07; 8:45 am]
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