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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 96 / Friday, May 16, 2008 / Notices Submission for OMB review; comment request. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information collection for three years. sroberts on PROD1PC70 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, Pub. L. 104–13. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 73 FR 12471, and no substantial comments were 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; (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 e-mail to splimpto@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 may be obtained by calling 703–292– 7556. 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 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: 2008 National Survey of Recent College Graduates. OMB Approval Number: 3145–0077. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:18 May 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 1. Abstract The National Survey of Recent College Graduates (NSRCG) has been conducted biennially since 1974. The 2008 NSRCG will consist of a sample of individuals who have recently completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in science, engineering and health from U.S. institutions. The purpose of this study is to provide national estimates on the new entrants in the science and engineering workforce and to provide estimates on the characteristics of recent bachelor’s and master’s graduates with science, engineering, and health degrees. The study is one of three components of the Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System (SESTAT), which produces national estimates of the size and characteristics of the nation’s science and engineering workforce. 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 NSRCG is designed to comply with these mandates by providing information on the supply and utilization of the nation’s recent bachelor’s and master’s level scientists and engineers. Collected data will be used to produce estimates of the characteristics of these individuals. They will also provide necessary input into the SESTAT labor force data system, which produces national estimates of the size and characteristics of the country’s science and engineering personnel. The Foundation uses this information to prepare congressionally mandated reports such as Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering and Science and Engineering Indicators. NSF publishes statistics from the survey in many reports, but primarily in the biennial series, Characteristics of Recent Science and Engineering Graduates in the United States. A public release file of collected data, designed to protect respondent confidentiality, will be made available to researchers on CD– ROM and on the World Wide Web. Mathematica Policy Research will conduct the study under contract for NSF. Data are obtained by mail questionnaire, computer assisted telephone interview and web survey beginning October 2008. The survey PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28533 will be collected in conformance with the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 and Privacy Act of 1974. The individual’s response to the survey is voluntary. NSF will insure that all information collected will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for research or statistical purposes. 2. Expected Respondents A statistical sample of approximately 18,000 bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients in science, engineering, and health from the academic years 2006 and 2007 will be contacted in 2008. The total response rate in 2006 was 67%. 3. Burden on the Public The amount of time to complete the questionnaire may vary depending on an individual’s circumstances; however, on average it will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the survey. Assuming a 80% response rate, NSF estimates that the total burden for the 2008 NSRCG will be 6,100 hours. Dated: May 12, 2008. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. E8–10938 Filed 5–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request National Science Foundation. 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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 E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1 28534 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 96 / Friday, May 16, 2008 / Notices sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES collected; (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 Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send e-mail to splimpto@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 may be obtained by calling 703–292– 7556. 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 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: 2008 National Survey of College Graduates. OMB Approval Number: 3145–0141. Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2009. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information collection for three years. 1. Abstract The National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG), formerly called the National Survey of Natural and Social Scientists and Engineers, has been conducted biennially since the 1970s. The 2008 NSCG will consist of a sample of individuals under age 76 who had responded to the 2006 NSCG, and the 2006 National Survey of Recent College Graduates who either have at least one bachelor’s degree in a science and engineering (S&E) field, or have at least a bachelor’s degree in a non-S&E field but work in an S&E occupation. The purpose of this longitudinal study is to provide national estimates on the science and engineering workforce and changes in employment, education and demographic characteristics. The study is one of three components of the Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System (SESTAT), which produces national estimates of the size and VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:18 May 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 characteristics of the nation’s science and engineering workforce. 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 NSCG is designed to comply with these mandates by providing information on the supply and utilization of the nation’s scientists and engineers. Collected data will be used to produce estimates of the characteristics of these individuals. They will also provide necessary input into the SESTAT labor force data system, which produces national estimates of the size and characteristics of the country’s science and engineering personnel. The Foundation uses this information to prepare congressionally mandated reports such as Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering and Science and Engineering Indicators. A public release file of the SESTAT collected data, designed to protect respondent confidentiality, will be made available to researchers on CD–ROM and on the World Wide Web. The Bureau of the Census, as in the past, will conduct the study for NSF. Questionnaires will be mailed in October 2008 and nonrespondents to the mail questionnaire will be followed up by computer-assisted telephone interviewing. The survey will be collected in conformance with the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 and Privacy Act of 1974. The individual’s response to the survey is voluntary. NSF will insure that all information collected will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for research or statistical purposes. 2. Expected Respondents A statistical sample of approximately 68,000 persons, identified as having at least one bachelor’s degree in a science and engineering (S&E) field, or having at least a bachelor’s degree in a non-S&E field but working in an S&E occupation, will be contacted. The total response rate in 2006 was 87%. 3. Burden on the Public The amount of time to complete the questionnaire may vary depending on an individual’s circumstances; however, on average it will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the survey. Assuming a 90% response rate, NSF PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 estimates that the total burden for the 2008 NSCG will be 25,600 hours. Dated: May 12, 2008. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 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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, Pub. L. 104-13. 
This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published 
in the Federal Register at 73 FR 12470, and no substantial comments 
were 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

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collected; (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 Suzanne H. 
Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send e-mail 
to splimpto@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 may be obtained by 
calling 703-292-7556.
    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 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: 2008 National Survey of College Graduates.
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0141.
    Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2009.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information 
collection for three years.

1. Abstract

    The National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG), formerly called 
the National Survey of Natural and Social Scientists and Engineers, has 
been conducted biennially since the 1970s. The 2008 NSCG will consist 
of a sample of individuals under age 76 who had responded to the 2006 
NSCG, and the 2006 National Survey of Recent College Graduates who 
either have at least one bachelor's degree in a science and engineering 
(S&E) field, or have at least a bachelor's degree in a non-S&E field 
but work in an S&E occupation. The purpose of this longitudinal study 
is to provide national estimates on the science and engineering 
workforce and changes in employment, education and demographic 
characteristics. The study is one of three components of the Scientists 
and Engineers Statistical Data System (SESTAT), which produces national 
estimates of the size and characteristics of the nation's science and 
engineering workforce.
    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 NSCG is designed to comply with these mandates by 
providing information on the supply and utilization of the nation's 
scientists and engineers. Collected data will be used to produce 
estimates of the characteristics of these individuals. They will also 
provide necessary input into the SESTAT labor force data system, which 
produces national estimates of the size and characteristics of the 
country's science and engineering personnel. The Foundation uses this 
information to prepare congressionally mandated reports such as Women, 
Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering and 
Science and Engineering Indicators. A public release file of the SESTAT 
collected data, designed to protect respondent confidentiality, will be 
made available to researchers on CD-ROM and on the World Wide Web.
    The Bureau of the Census, as in the past, will conduct the study 
for NSF. Questionnaires will be mailed in October 2008 and 
nonrespondents to the mail questionnaire will be followed up by 
computer-assisted telephone interviewing. The survey will be collected 
in conformance with the Confidential Information Protection and 
Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 and Privacy Act of 1974. The 
individual's response to the survey is voluntary. NSF will insure that 
all information collected will be kept strictly confidential and will 
be used only for research or statistical purposes.

2. Expected Respondents

    A statistical sample of approximately 68,000 persons, identified as 
having at least one bachelor's degree in a science and engineering 
(S&E) field, or having at least a bachelor's degree in a non-S&E field 
but working in an S&E occupation, will be contacted. The total response 
rate in 2006 was 87%.

3. Burden on the Public

    The amount of time to complete the questionnaire may vary depending 
on an individual's circumstances; however, on average it will take 
approximately 25 minutes to complete the survey. Assuming a 90% 
response rate, NSF estimates that the total burden for the 2008 NSCG 
will be 25,600 hours.

    Dated: May 12, 2008.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
 [FR Doc. E8-10939 Filed 5-15-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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