Comment Request: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-Grant Proposal Guide, 9000-9001 [2010-4000]
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SESTAT Surveys .....................................................................................................................................................
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New and Redesigned R&D Surveys:
Higher Education R&D .....................................................................................................................................
Government R&D .............................................................................................................................................
Nonprofit R&D ..................................................................................................................................................
Business R&D ..................................................................................................................................................
Microbusiness R&D ..........................................................................................................................................
Survey of Scientific & Engineering Facilities ...........................................................................................................
Public Understanding of S&E Surveys ....................................................................................................................
Survey of Earned Doctorates ..................................................................................................................................
Additional surveys not specified ..............................................................................................................................
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2,000
2,500
5,000
2,500
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100
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1,200
180
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number refers to the science, engineering, and health-related departments within the academic institutions of the United States (not the
academic institutions themselves).
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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.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they also will become a matter of public
record.
Dated: February 23, 2010.
Suzanne Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Comment Request: National Science
Foundation Proposal/Award
Information—Grant Proposal Guide
National Science Foundation.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
to request renewed clearance of this
collection. In accordance with the
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requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
we are providing opportunity for public
comment on this action. After obtaining
and considering public comment, NSF
will prepare the submission requesting
OMB clearance of this collection for no
longer than 3 years.
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 April 27, 2010 to be assured
of consideration. Comments received
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
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between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time,
Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: ‘‘National Sciences
Foundation Proposal/Award
Information-Grant Proposal Guide’’.
OMB Approval Number: 3145–0058.
Expiration Date of Approval: August
31, 2004.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to extend with revision an
information collection for three years.
Proposed Project: The National
Science Foundation Act of 1950 (Pub. L.
81–507) set forth NSF’s mission and
purpose:
‘‘To promote the progress of science; to
advance the national health, prosperity, and
welfare; to secure the national defense.
* * *’’
The Act authorized and directed NSF
to initiate and support:
• Basic scientific research and
research fundamental to the engineering
process;
• Programs to strengthen scientific
and engineering research potential;
• Science and engineering education
programs at all levels and in all the
various fields of science and
engineering;
• Programs that provide a source of
information for policy formulation; and
• Other activities to promote these
ends.
Over the years, NSF’s statutory
authority has been modified in a
number of significant ways. In 1968,
authority to support applied research
was added to the Organic Act. In 1980,
The Science and Engineering Equal
Opportunities Act gave NSF standing
authority to support activities to
improve the participation of women and
minorities in science and engineering.
Another major change occurred in
1986, when engineering was accorded
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equal status with science in the Organic
Act. NSF has always dedicated itself to
providing the leadership and vision
needed to keep the words and ideas
embedded in its mission statement fresh
and up-to-date. Even in today’s rapidly
changing environment, NSF’s core
purpose resonates clearly in everything
it does: Promoting achievement and
progress in science and engineering and
enhancing the potential for research and
education to contribute to the Nation.
While NSF’s vision of the future and the
mechanisms it uses to carry out its
charges have evolved significantly over
the last four decades, its ultimate
mission remains the same.
Use of the Information: The regular
submission of proposals to the
Foundation is part of the collection of
information and is used to help NSF
fulfill this responsibility by initiating
and supporting merit-selected research
and education projects in all the
scientific and engineering disciplines.
NSF receives more than 40,000
proposals annually for new projects,
and makes approximately 10,500 new
awards. Support is made primarily
through grants, contracts, and other
agreements awarded to more than 2,000
colleges, universities, academic
consortia, nonprofit institutions, and
small businesses. The awards are based
mainly on evaluations of proposal merit
submitted to the Foundation (proposal
review is cleared under OMB Control
No. 3145–0060).
The Foundation has a continuing
commitment to monitor the operations
of its information collection to identify
and address excessive reporting burdens
as well as to identify any real or
apparent inequities based on gender,
race, ethnicity, or disability of the
proposed principal investigator(s)/
project director(s) or the co-principal
investigator(s)/co-project director(s).
Burden on the Public: The Foundation
estimates that an average of 120 hours
is expended for each proposal
submitted. An estimated 40,000
proposals are expected during the
course of one year for a total of
4,800,000 public burden hours
annually.
Dated: February 23, 2010.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Advisory Committee for Environmental
Research and Education; Notice of
Meeting
In accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Public Law
92–463, as amended), the National
Science Foundation announces the
following meeting:
Name: Advisory Committee for
Environmental Research and Education
(9487).
Dates: March 18, 2010, 8:30 a.m.–5
p.m. March 19, 2010, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Place: Stafford I, Room 375, National
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd.,
Arlington, Virginia 22230.
Type of Meeting: Open.
Contact Person: Melissa Lane,
National Science Foundation, Suite 705,
4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia
22230. Phone 703–292–8500.
Minutes: May be obtained from the
contact person listed above.
Purpose of Meeting: To provide
advice, recommendations, and oversight
concerning support for environmental
research and education.
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Dates and Times: Thursday, April 22,
2010; 8:30 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Place: Colorado School of Mines, Golden,
CO.
Type of Meeting: Part-open.
Contact Person: Dr. Charles Ying, Program
Director, Materials Research Science and
Engineering Centers Program, Division of
Materials Research, Room 1065, National
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard,
Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone (703) 292–
8428.
Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and
recommendations concerning progress of the
MRSEC at the Colorado School of Mines.
Agenda: Thursday, April 22, 2010
8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Open—Review of the
Colorado School of Mines MRSEC.
2 p.m.–4 p.m. Closed—Executive Session.
Reason for Closing: The work being
reviewed may include information of a
proprietary or confidential nature, including
technical information; financial data, such as
salaries and personal information concerning
individuals associated with the proposals.
These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C.
552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the
Sunshine Act.
Dated: February 23, 2010.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
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• Update on recent NSF
environmental activities.
• Discussion of Approaches to
Managing Interdisciplinary Research at
NSF.
• Meeting with the Director.
March 19, 2010
• Discussion on Expanding NSF
Research Portfolio for Science,
Engineering and Education for
Sustainability (SEES).
• Discussion of NSF FY 2010 Climate
Research Solicitations.
Dated: February 23, 2010.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Proposal Review Panel for Materials
Research; 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:
Name: Site visit review of the Materials
Research Science and Engineering Center
(MRSEC) at Colorado School of Mines by
NSF Division of Materials Research (DMR)
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OFFICE OF NAVAJO AND HOPI INDIAN
RELOCATION
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request for Review of a
Collection of Information; Application
for Relocation Benefits Under the
Navajo and Hopi Indian Settlement Act
(as Amended)
AGENCY: Office of Navajo and Hopi
Indian Relocation (‘‘ONHIR’’).
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506
(c)(2)(A)), ONHIR has submitted the
following collection of information to
the Office of Management and Budget
for review and clearance: Application
for Relocation Benefits under the Navajo
and Hopi Indian Settlement Act (as
amended).
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted within 30 days of the
publication date of this notice.
ADDRESS FOR COMMENTS: Direct all
comments in writing to Nathan Frey,
Desk Officer, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, New
Executive Office Building, Room 10102,
Washington, DC 20503, or at
OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Comment Request: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award
Information--Grant Proposal Guide
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
request renewed clearance of this 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 action.
After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the
submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer
than 3 years.
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 April 27, 2010 to be
assured of consideration. Comments received 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: ``National Sciences Foundation Proposal/Award
Information-Grant Proposal Guide''.
OMB Approval Number: 3145-0058.
Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2004.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend with revision an
information collection for three years.
Proposed Project: The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (Pub.
L. 81-507) set forth NSF's mission and purpose:
``To promote the progress of science; to advance the national
health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense. * *
*''
The Act authorized and directed NSF to initiate and support:
Basic scientific research and research fundamental to the
engineering process;
Programs to strengthen scientific and engineering research
potential;
Science and engineering education programs at all levels
and in all the various fields of science and engineering;
Programs that provide a source of information for policy
formulation; and
Other activities to promote these ends.
Over the years, NSF's statutory authority has been modified in a
number of significant ways. In 1968, authority to support applied
research was added to the Organic Act. In 1980, The Science and
Engineering Equal Opportunities Act gave NSF standing authority to
support activities to improve the participation of women and minorities
in science and engineering.
Another major change occurred in 1986, when engineering was
accorded
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equal status with science in the Organic Act. NSF has always dedicated
itself to providing the leadership and vision needed to keep the words
and ideas embedded in its mission statement fresh and up-to-date. Even
in today's rapidly changing environment, NSF's core purpose resonates
clearly in everything it does: Promoting achievement and progress in
science and engineering and enhancing the potential for research and
education to contribute to the Nation. While NSF's vision of the future
and the mechanisms it uses to carry out its charges have evolved
significantly over the last four decades, its ultimate mission remains
the same.
Use of the Information: The regular submission of proposals to the
Foundation is part of the collection of information and is used to help
NSF fulfill this responsibility by initiating and supporting merit-
selected research and education projects in all the scientific and
engineering disciplines. NSF receives more than 40,000 proposals
annually for new projects, and makes approximately 10,500 new awards.
Support is made primarily through grants, contracts, and other
agreements awarded to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, academic
consortia, nonprofit institutions, and small businesses. The awards are
based mainly on evaluations of proposal merit submitted to the
Foundation (proposal review is cleared under OMB Control No. 3145-
0060).
The Foundation has a continuing commitment to monitor the
operations of its information collection to identify and address
excessive reporting burdens as well as to identify any real or apparent
inequities based on gender, race, ethnicity, or disability of the
proposed principal investigator(s)/project director(s) or the co-
principal investigator(s)/co-project director(s).
Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates that an average of
120 hours is expended for each proposal submitted. An estimated 40,000
proposals are expected during the course of one year for a total of
4,800,000 public burden hours annually.
Dated: February 23, 2010.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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