Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 8409-8410 [2010-3593]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 36 / Wednesday, February 24, 2010 / Notices pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES periodic summaries of the proposed projects. 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 to 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. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by April 26, 2010, to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to the address below. 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: Contact Suzanne Plimpton, the NSF Reports Clearance Officer, phone (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, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: 2010 National Survey of College Graduates. OMB Approval Number: 3145–0141. Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2011. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew an information collection for three years. 1. Abstract The National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG) has been conducted biennially since the 1970s. The 2010 NSCG sample will be selected from the 2009 American Community Survey (ACS), the 2008 NSCG, and the 2008 National Survey of Recent College Graduates (NSRCG). VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:49 Feb 23, 2010 Jkt 220001 The purpose of this longitudinal survey is to provide national estimates on the science and engineering workforce and changes in their employment, education, and demographic characteristics. The NSCG is one of three component surveys 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 population. The 2010 NSCG will provide necessary input into the SESTAT. 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. The NSF uses the information from the NSCG 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 collected data, designed to protect respondent confidentiality, will be made available to researchers on CD– ROM and on the Internet. The Bureau of the Census, as in the past, will conduct the NSCG for NSF. The survey data collection will begin in October 2010 using mail and Web questionnaires. Nonrespondents to the mail or web 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 the individual’s response to the survey is voluntary. NSF will ensure that all information collected will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for statistical purposes. 2. Expected Respondents A statistical sample of approximately 100,000 will be contacted in 2010. NSF expects the response rate to be 70 to 80 percent. 3. Estimate of Burden 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. NSF estimates that the total annual burden PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8409 will be no more than 33,333 hours during the 2010 survey cycle. Dated: February 18, 2010. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2010–3592 Filed 2–23–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request National Science Foundation. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 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 or other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed continuing information collection. The NSF will publish periodic summaries of the proposed projects. Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Foundation, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Foundation’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 those who are to respond, 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 26, 2010, to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address below. 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 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Contact Suzanne Plimpton, the NSF Reports Clearance Officer, phone (703) 292–7556, or send e-mail to E:\FR\FM\24FEN1.SGM 24FEN1 8410 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 36 / Wednesday, February 24, 2010 / Notices pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES 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, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: 2010 National Survey of Recent College Graduates. OMB Approval Number: 3145–0077. Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2011. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew an information collection for three years. 1. Abstract The National Survey of Recent College Graduates (NSRCG) has been conducted biennially since 1974. The 2010 NSRCG will consist of a sample of individuals who have completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in science, engineering and health from U.S. institutions during the academic years 2008 and 2009. The purpose of the NSRCG is to provide national estimates on the new entrants into 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 NSRCG is one of three component surveys 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 population. The 2010 NSRCG will provide necessary input into the SESTAT. 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. The NSF uses the information from the NSRCG to prepare congressionallymandated 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:49 Feb 23, 2010 Jkt 220001 respondent confidentiality, will be made available to researchers on CD– ROM and on the Internet. A nationally recognized survey firm will conduct the 2010 NSRCG under contract for NSF. Data will be obtained by mail questionnaire, computerassisted telephone interviews and Web survey beginning in October 2010. The survey will be collected in conformance with the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002, and the individual’s response to the survey is voluntary. NSF will ensure that all information collected will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for statistical purposes. 2. Expected Respondents A statistical sample of approximately 18,000 bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients in science, engineering, and health will be contacted in 2010. NSF expects the response rate to be 70 percent. 3. Estimate of Burden 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. NSF estimates that the total annual burden will be 5,250 hours during the 2010 survey cycle. Dated: February 18, 2010. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2010–3593 Filed 2–23–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. 50–261; NRC–2010–0062] Carolina Power & Light Company: H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit No. 2; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an exemption pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Section 73.5, ‘‘Specific exemptions,’’ from the implementation date for certain new requirements of 10 CFR Part 73, ‘‘Physical protection of plants and materials,’’ for Facility Operating License No. DPR–23, issued to Carolina Power & Light Company (the licensee), for operation of the H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit No. 2 (HBRSEP), located in Darlington PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 County, South Carolina. In accordance with 10 CFR 51.21, ‘‘Criteria for and identification of licensing and regulatory actions requiring environmental assessments,’’ the NRC prepared an environmental assessment documenting its finding. The NRC concluded that the proposed action will have no significant environmental impact. Environmental Assessment Identification of the Proposed Action The proposed action would exempt HBRSEP from the required implementation date of March 31, 2010, for two new requirements of 10 CFR part 73. Specifically, HBRSEP would be granted an exemption from being in full compliance with certain new requirements contained in 10 CFR 73.55, ‘‘Requirements for physical protection of licensed activities in nuclear power reactors against radiological sabotage,’’ by the March 31, 2010, deadline. The licensee has proposed an alternate full compliance implementation date of December 30, 2010, approximately 9 months beyond the date required by 10 CFR part 73. The proposed action, an extension of the schedule for completion of certain actions required by the revised 10 CFR part 73, does not involve any physical changes to the reactor, fuel, plant structures, support structures, water, or land at the HBRSEP site. The proposed action is in accordance with the licensee’s application dated November 30, 2009. The Need for the Proposed Action The licensee has stated that it has performed an extensive evaluation of the revised 10 CFR part 73 and will achieve compliance with a vast majority of the revised rule by the March 31, 2010, compliance date. However, the licensee has determined that implementation of two specific provisions of the rule will require more time to implement because they involve upgrades to the security system that require significant physical modifications (e.g., the relocation of certain security assets to a new security building that will be constructed, and the addition of certain power supplies). Therefore, the licensee proposes to extend the compliance date beyond March 31, 2010, to December 30, 2010, in order to complete these security modifications. Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Action The NRC has completed its environmental assessment of the E:\FR\FM\24FEN1.SGM 24FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 24, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8409-8410]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-3593]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 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 or other Federal agencies to 
comment on this proposed continuing information collection. The NSF 
will publish periodic summaries of the proposed projects.
    Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the Foundation, including whether the information will 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Foundation'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 those who are to respond, 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 26, 
2010, to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address 
below.

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 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Contact Suzanne Plimpton, the 
NSF Reports Clearance Officer, phone (703) 292-7556, or send e-mail to

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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, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 
days a year (including federal holidays).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: 2010 National Survey of Recent College 
Graduates.
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0077.
    Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2011.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew an information 
collection for three years.

1. Abstract

    The National Survey of Recent College Graduates (NSRCG) has been 
conducted biennially since 1974. The 2010 NSRCG will consist of a 
sample of individuals who have completed bachelor's and master's 
degrees in science, engineering and health from U.S. institutions 
during the academic years 2008 and 2009. The purpose of the NSRCG is to 
provide national estimates on the new entrants into 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 NSRCG is one of three component surveys 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 population. The 2010 NSRCG will 
provide necessary input into the SESTAT.
    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.
    The NSF uses the information from the NSRCG 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 Internet.
    A nationally recognized survey firm will conduct the 2010 NSRCG 
under contract for NSF. Data will be obtained by mail questionnaire, 
computer-assisted telephone interviews and Web survey beginning in 
October 2010. The survey will be collected in conformance with the 
Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 
2002, and the individual's response to the survey is voluntary. NSF 
will ensure that all information collected will be kept strictly 
confidential and will be used only for statistical purposes.

2. Expected Respondents

    A statistical sample of approximately 18,000 bachelor's and 
master's degree recipients in science, engineering, and health will be 
contacted in 2010. NSF expects the response rate to be 70 percent.

3. Estimate of Burden

    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. NSF estimates that the 
total annual burden will be 5,250 hours during the 2010 survey cycle.

    Dated: February 18, 2010.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2010-3593 Filed 2-23-10; 8:45 am]
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