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Standard Routine Use No. 4—Disclosure
to the Department of Justice for Use in
Litigation
Location 18
NASA Shared Services Center
(NSSC), Building 5100, Stennis Space
Center, MS 39529–6000.
Appendix B
Standard Routine Uses—NASA
The following routine uses of
information contained in Systems of
Records (SORs), subject to the Privacy
Act of 1974, are standard for many
NASA systems. They are cited by
reference in the paragraph ‘‘Routine
uses of records maintained in the
system, including categories of users
and the purpose of such uses’’ of the
Federal Register Notice on those
systems to which they apply.
Standard Routine Use No. 1—Law
Enforcement
In the event this SOR indicates a
violation or potential violation of law,
whether civil, criminal, or regulatory in
nature, and whether arising by general
statute or particular program statute, or
by regulation, rule or order issued
pursuant thereto, the relevant records in
the SOR may be referred, as a routine
use, to the appropriate agency, whether
Federal, State, local or foreign, charged
with the responsibility of investigating
or prosecuting such violation or charged
with enforcing or implementing the
statute, or rule, regulation or order
issued pursuant thereto.
Standard Routine Use No. 2—Disclosure
When Requesting Information
A record from this SOR may be
disclosed as a ‘‘routine use’’ to a
Federal, State, or local agency
maintaining civil, criminal, or other
relevant enforcement information or
other pertinent information, such as
current licenses, if necessary to obtain
information relevant to an agency
decision concerning the hiring or
retention of an employee, the issuance
of a security clearance, the letting of a
contract, or the issuance of a license,
grant, or other benefit.
Standard Routine Use No. 3—Disclosure
of Requested Information
A record from this SOR may be
disclosed to a Federal agency, in
response to its request, in connection
with the hiring or retention of an
employee, the issuance of a security
clearance, the reporting of an
investigation of an employee, the letting
of a contract, or the issuance of a
license, grant, or other benefit by the
requesting agency, to the extent that the
information is relevant and necessary to
the requesting agency’s decision on the
matter.
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A record from this SOR may be
disclosed to the Department of Justice
when (a) the Agency, or any component
thereof; or (b) any employee of the
Agency in his or her official capacity; or
(c) any employee of the Agency in his
or her individual capacity where the
Department of Justice or the Agency has
agreed to represent the employee; or (d)
the United States, where the Agency
determines that litigation is likely to
affect the Agency or any of its
components, is a party to litigation or
has an interest in such litigation, and
the use of such records by the
Department of Justice or the Agency is
deemed by the Agency to be relevant
and necessary to the litigation provided,
however, that in each case it has been
determined that the disclosure is
compatible with the purpose for which
the records were collected.
Standard Routine Use 5—Routine Use
for Agency Disclosure in Litigation
It shall be a routine use of the records
in this SOR to disclose them in a
proceeding before a court or
adjudicative body before which the
agency is authorized to appear, when:
(a) The Agency, or any component
thereof; or (b) any employee of the
Agency in his or her official capacity; or
(c) any employee of the Agency in his
or her individual capacity where the
Agency has agreed to represent the
employee; or (d) the United States,
where the Agency determines that
litigation is likely to affect the Agency
or any of its components, is a party to
litigation or has an interest in such
litigation, and the use of such records by
the Agency is deemed to be relevant and
necessary to the litigation, provided,
however, that in each case, the Agency
has determined that the disclosure is
compatible with the purpose for which
the records were collected.
Standard Routine Use No. 6—Suspected
or Confirmed Confidentiality
Compromise
A record from this SOR may be
disclosed to appropriate agencies,
entities, and persons when (1) NASA
suspects or has confirmed that the
security or confidentiality of
information in the SOR has been
compromised; (2) NASA has determined
that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed compromise there is a risk of
harm to economic or property interests,
identity theft or fraud, or harm to the
security or integrity of this system or
other systems or programs (whether
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maintained by NASA or another agency
or entity) that rely upon the
compromised information; and (3) the
disclosure made to such agencies,
entities, and persons is reasonably
necessary to assist in connection with
NASA’s efforts to respond to the
suspected or confirmed compromise
and prevent, minimize, or remedy such
harm.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Extend 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.
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by April 27, 2009 to
be assured of consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
For Additional Information or
Comments: Contact Suzanne H.
Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer,
National Science Foundation, 4201
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington,
Virginia 22230; telephone (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. You also may obtain a copy of
the data collection instrument and
instructions from Ms. Plimpton.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Title of Collection: Request for
Proposals.
OMB Approval Number: 3145–0080.
Expiration Date of Approval: June 30,
2009.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to extend an information
collection for three years.
Proposed Project: The Federal
Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart
15.2—‘‘Solicitation and Receipt of
Proposals and Information’’ prescribes
policies and procedures for preparing
and issuing Requests for Proposals. The
FAR System has been developed in
accordance with the requirement of the
Office of Federal Procurement Policy
Act of 1974, as amended. The NSF Act
of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1870,
Sec. II, states that NSF has the authority
to:
(c) Enter into contracts or other
arrangements, or modifications thereof,
for the carrying on, by organizations or
individuals in the United States and
foreign countries, including other
government agencies of the United
States and of foreign countries, of such
scientific or engineering activities as the
Foundation deems necessary to carry
out the purposes of this Act, and, at the
request of the Secretary of Defense,
specific scientific or engineering
activities in connection with matters
relating to international cooperation or
national security, and, when deemed
appropriate by the Foundation, such
contracts or other arrangements or
modifications thereof, may be entered
into without legal consideration,
without performance or other bonds and
without regard to section 5 of title 41,
U.S.C.
Use of the Information: Request for
Proposals (RFP) is used to competitively
solicit proposals in response to NSF
need for services. Impact will be on
those individuals or organizations who
elect to submit proposals in response to
the RFP. Information gathered will be
evaluated in light of NSF procurement
requirements to determine who will be
awarded a contract.
Estimate of Burden: The Foundation
estimates that, on average, 558 hours per
respondent will be required to complete
the RFP.
Respondents: Individuals; business or
other for-profit; not-for-profit
institutions; Federal government; state,
local, or tribal governments.
Estimated Number of Responses: 75.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 41,850 hours.
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Dated: February 20, 2009.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Responsible Conduct of Research
AGENCY:
National Science Foundation
(NSF).
ACTION: Request for public comment on
requirement for students and
postdoctoral researchers involved in
NSF proposals to be educated in the
responsible and ethical conduct of
research (RCR).
SUMMARY: The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is soliciting public
comment on the agency’s proposed
implementation of Section 7009 of the
America Creating Opportunities to
Meaningfully Promote Excellence in
Technology, Education, and Science
(COMPETES) Act (42 U.S.C. 1862o–1).
This section of the Act requires that
‘‘each institution that applies for
financial assistance from the
Foundation for science and engineering
research or education describe in its
grant proposal a plan to provide
appropriate training and oversight in the
responsible and ethical conduct of
research to undergraduate students,
graduate students, and postdoctoral
researchers participating in the
proposed research project.’’
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ethical
and responsible conduct of research is
critical for excellence, as well as public
trust, in science and engineering.
Consequently, education in the
responsible and ethical conduct of
research is considered essential in the
preparation of future scientists and
engineers. The COMPETES Act focuses
public attention on the importance of
the national research community’s
enduring commitment and broader
efforts to provide RCR training as an
integral part of the preparation and
long-term professional development of
current and future generations of
scientists and engineers.
A wide array of information exists to
help inform RCR training. For example,
many professional societies as well as
governmental licensing authorities for
professional scientists and engineers
have adopted policies or best practices
that might be usefully considered. In
addition, research is illuminating
existing practices surrounding ethical
issues, and providing an evaluation of
pedagogical innovations in ethics
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education. A recent NSF-funded
workshop entitled Ethics Education:
What’s Been Learned? What Should be
Done? was held by the National
Academies of Science & Engineering.
Information about the workshop, as well
as additional resources, are available at:
https://www.nae.edu/nae/
engethicscen.nsf/weblinks/NKAL7LHM86?OpenDocument. A brief notice
about the workshop’s main themes is
forthcoming in The Bridge, Volume 39,
Number 1—Spring 2009, which will be
available online in mid-March at: https://
www.nae.edu/nae/
bridgecom.nsf?OpenDatabase. NSF is
adding ‘‘the responsible and ethical
conduct of research’’ as a Representative
Activity in the listing of Broader
Impacts Representative Activities
available electronically at
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/gpg/broader
impacts.pdf.
NSF is committed to continue its
funding of research in this important
area through programs such as Ethics
Education in Science and Engineering
(https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_
summ.jsp?pims_id=13338&
org=NSF&sel_org=NSF&from=fund) and
to promote the development and
implementation of effective practices
through its education and training
programs. The agency will also continue
to explore other mechanisms to support
the academic community’s efforts in
providing training in the responsible
and ethical conduct of research.
Proposed Implementation Plan:
Effective October 1, 2009, NSF will
require that at the time of proposal
submission to NSF, a proposing
institution’s Authorized Organizational
Representative must certify that the
institution has a plan to provide
appropriate training and oversight in the
responsible and ethical conduct of
research to undergraduates, graduate
students, and postdoctoral researchers
who will be supported by NSF to
conduct research. While training plans
are not required to be included in
proposals submitted, institutions are
advised that they are subject to review
upon request. NSF will modify its
standard award conditions to clearly
stipulate that institutions are
responsible for verifying that
undergraduate students, graduate
students, and postdoctoral researchers
supported by NSF to conduct research
have received RCR training.
In addition, NSF will support the
development of an online digital library
containing research findings,
pedagogical materials, and promising
practices regarding the ethical and
responsible conduct of research in
science and engineering. The
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Extend 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 by April 27,
2009 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
For Additional Information or Comments: Contact Suzanne H.
Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (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. You also may obtain a copy
of the data collection instrument and instructions from Ms. Plimpton.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Title of Collection: Request for Proposals.
OMB Approval Number: 3145-0080.
Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2009.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information
collection for three years.
Proposed Project: The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart
15.2--``Solicitation and Receipt of Proposals and Information''
prescribes policies and procedures for preparing and issuing Requests
for Proposals. The FAR System has been developed in accordance with the
requirement of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act of 1974, as
amended. The NSF Act of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1870, Sec. II,
states that NSF has the authority to:
(c) Enter into contracts or other arrangements, or modifications
thereof, for the carrying on, by organizations or individuals in the
United States and foreign countries, including other government
agencies of the United States and of foreign countries, of such
scientific or engineering activities as the Foundation deems necessary
to carry out the purposes of this Act, and, at the request of the
Secretary of Defense, specific scientific or engineering activities in
connection with matters relating to international cooperation or
national security, and, when deemed appropriate by the Foundation, such
contracts or other arrangements or modifications thereof, may be
entered into without legal consideration, without performance or other
bonds and without regard to section 5 of title 41, U.S.C.
Use of the Information: Request for Proposals (RFP) is used to
competitively solicit proposals in response to NSF need for services.
Impact will be on those individuals or organizations who elect to
submit proposals in response to the RFP. Information gathered will be
evaluated in light of NSF procurement requirements to determine who
will be awarded a contract.
Estimate of Burden: The Foundation estimates that, on average, 558
hours per respondent will be required to complete the RFP.
Respondents: Individuals; business or other for-profit; not-for-
profit institutions; Federal government; state, local, or tribal
governments.
Estimated Number of Responses: 75.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 41,850 hours.
Dated: February 20, 2009.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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