Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection, 36697-36698 [2010-15569]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 123 / Monday, June 28, 2010 / Notices can be found online at https:// technology.nasa.gov/. Dated: June 22, 2010. Richard W. Sherman, Deputy General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2010–15662 Filed 6–25–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION [Notice (10–071)] Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel; Meeting jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announce a forthcoming meeting of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel. DATES: Friday, July 16, 2010, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: Langley Research Center (LaRC), Building 1250, Room 116, Hampton, VA 23681. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kathy Dakon, Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Executive Director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358–0732. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel will hold its 3rd Quarterly Meeting for 2010. This discussion is pursuant to carrying out its statutory duties for which the Panel reviews, identifies, evaluates, and advises on those program activities, systems, procedures, and management activities that can contribute to program risk. Priority is given to those programs that involve the safety of human flight. The agenda will include LaRC Overview; LaRC Safety Overview; Aviation Safety Program Activities at LaRC; Constellation Safety Risk Tolerance; Commercial Human Rating Plan; Infrastructure Funding Issues Update; NASA Engineering and Safety Center Update. The meeting will be open to the public up to the seating capacity of the room. Seating will be on a first-come basis. Visitors will be requested to sign a visitor’s register. Photographs will only be permitted during the first 10 minutes of the meeting. During the first 30 minutes of the meeting, members of the public may make a 5-minute verbal presentation to the Panel on the subject of safety in NASA. To do so, please VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:02 Jun 25, 2010 Jkt 220001 contact Ms. Susan Burch at susan.burch@nasa.gov at least 48 hours in advance. Any member of the public is permitted to file a written statement with the Panel at the time of the meeting. Verbal presentations and written comments should be limited to the subject of safety in NASA. All U.S. citizens desiring to attend the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel meeting at the LaRC must provide their full name, company affiliation (if applicable), citizenship, place of birth, and date of birth no later than close of business on July 14, 2010. All non-U.S. citizens must submit their name; current address; citizenship; company affiliation (if applicable) to include address, telephone number, and title; place of birth; date of birth; U.S. visa information to include type, number, and expiration date; U.S. Social Security Number (if applicable); Permanent Resident Alien card number and expiration date (if applicable); place and date of entry into the U.S.; and Passport information to include Country of issue, number, and expiration date no later than close of business on July 6, 2010. If the above information is not received by the noted dates, attendees should expect a minimum delay of two (2) hours. All visitors to this meeting will be required to process in through LaRC’s Badge and Pass Office located to the right of the main entrance gate. Please provide the appropriate data, via e-mail, to cheryl.w.cleghorn@nasa.gov or fax to the attention of Cheryl Cleghorn at (757) 864–6521, noting at the top of the page ‘‘Public Admission to the ASAP Meeting at LaRC.’’ It is imperative that the meeting be held on this date to accommodate the scheduling priorities of the key participants. Kathy Dakon, Acting Director, Advisory Committee Management Division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [FR Doc. 2010–15666 Filed 6–25–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection National Science Foundation. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request clearance of this collection. In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), we are providing opportunity for public PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36697 comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of this collection for no longer than three years. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by August 27, 2010 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne 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 may obtain a copy of the data collection instruments and instructions from Ms. Anderson. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Graduate Research Fellowship Program Follow-up Survey. OMB Number: 3145–NEW. Expiration Date of Approval: Not Applicable. Type of request: New. Abstract: The purpose of this study is to provide evidence on the impact of the GRPF on individuals’ educational decision, career preparations, aspirations and progress, as well as professional productivity. This includes the study design and data collection as well as subsequent analysis and report writing. As part of NSF’s commitment to graduate student education in the U.S., the GRFP seeks to promote and maintain advanced training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field by annually awarding roughly 1,000 fellowships to graduate student in research-based programs. As the first program evaluation since 2002, the GRFP evaluation comes on the heels of increased funding by NSF to supporting additional fellowship awards. NSF contracts with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago to design, implement, and assess a study that will address relevant procedures and components of the GRFP in regards to the application and award process and support for Fellows and sponsoring institutions with an aim towards measuring and increasing the program’s effectiveness. There are four goals of the GRFP evaluation. The first goal is to maintain a high quality evaluation through consultation with an advisory group of E:\FR\FM\28JNN1.SGM 28JNN1 jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES 36698 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 123 / Monday, June 28, 2010 / Notices national experts. The second goal is to assess impacts of the GRFP on graduate school experiences through a follow-up study of GRFP award recipients and other applicants. The third goal is to assess impacts of the GRFP on career and professional outcomes through analysis of GRFP participants and comparable national populations. The fourth goal is to assess the benefits of the GRFP on institutions that enroll GRFP Fellows. The evaluation is designed to address research questions that explore the influences of the GRFP on the following broad sets of variables: • Educational decisions, experiences, and graduate degree attainment of STEM graduate students. • Career preparation and aspirations. • Career activities, progress, and job characteristics following graduate school. • Professional productivity. • Workforce participation and career outcomes. • Graduate school institutions and student recruitment at GRFP-sponsoring institutions. • Faculty attitudes at GRFPsponsoring institutions. • Diversity of students participating in STEM fields at GRFP-sponsoring institutions. This survey would address two separate components of the planned GRPF evaluation. First, this component will assess the influence of GRFP awards on recipients’ graduate school experience and outcomes, which includes program of study and institution attended, professional productivity (e.g., publishes papers, conference presentations, etc.) during graduate schools and career aspirations. Second, the survey will evaluate the impact of participation in the in the GRPF on subsequent career options, progress and contributions to respondents’ professional fields. This will be conducted as a web-based survey. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes for current graduate students and 40 minutes per graduates. Respondents: Individuals. Estimated Number of Responses per Form: 2,826 graduate students; 6,429 graduates. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 5,699 hours (2,826 graduate student respondents at 30 minutes per response = 1,413 hours + 6,429 graduate respondents at 40 minutes per response = 4,286 hours). Frequency of Response: One time. Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:02 Jun 25, 2010 Jkt 220001 information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the NSF, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF’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; (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: June 22, 2010. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2010–15569 Filed 6–25–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Committee Management Renewals The NSF management officials having responsibility for the advisory committees listed below have determined that renewing these groups for another two years is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Director, National Science Foundation (NSF), by 42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering, 1173 Advisory Committee for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, 1115 Advisory Committee for GPRA Performance Assessment, 13853 Advisory Committee for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, 66 Advisory Committee for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences, 1171 Business and Operations Advisory Committee, 9556 Proposal Review Panel for Astronomical Sciences, 1186 Proposal Review Panel for Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems, 1189 Proposal Review Panel for Chemistry, 1191 Frm 00070 Dated: June 23, 2010. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–15565 Filed 6–25–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Committees PO 00000 Proposal Review Panel for Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation, 1194 Proposal Review Panel for Computer and Network Systems, 1207 Proposal Review Panel for Computing & Communication Foundations, 1192 Proposal Review Panel for Cyberinfrastructure, 1185 Proposal Review Panel for Electrical Communications and Cyber Systems, 1196 Proposal Review Panel for Engineering Education and Centers, 173 Proposal Review Panel for Experimental Programs to Stimulate Competitive Research, 1198 Proposal Review Panel for Graduate Education, 57 Proposal Review Panel for Human Resource Development, 1199 Proposal Review Panel for Information and Intelligent Systems, 1200 Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research, 1203 Proposal Review Panel for Mathematical Sciences, 1204 Proposal Review Panel for Physics, 1208 Proposal Review Panel for Polar Programs, 1209 Proposal Review Panel for Undergraduate Education, 1214 Effective date for renewal is July 1, 2010. For more information, please contact Susanne Bolton, NSF, at (703) 292–7488. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [NRC–2010–0229] Draft Regulatory Guide: Issuance, Availability AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of Issuance and Availability of Draft Regulatory Guide, DG–1216, ‘‘Plant-Specific Applicability of Transition Break Size Specified in 10 CFR 50.46a.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert L. Tregoning, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555–0001, telephone: (301) 251– 7662, e-mail Robert.Tregoning@nrc.gov, or, Richard Jervey, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555–0001, telephone: (301) 251– 7404, e-mail Richard.Jervey@nrc.gov. E:\FR\FM\28JNN1.SGM 28JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 123 (Monday, June 28, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-15569]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information 
Collection

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request clearance of this collection. In accordance with the 
requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), we are providing opportunity for public comment 
on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF 
will prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of 
this collection for no longer than three years.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by August 27, 
2010 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne 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 may obtain a copy of the data collection instruments and 
instructions from Ms. Anderson.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: Graduate Research Fellowship Program Follow-up 
Survey.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not Applicable.
    Type of request: New.
    Abstract: The purpose of this study is to provide evidence on the 
impact of the GRPF on individuals' educational decision, career 
preparations, aspirations and progress, as well as professional 
productivity. This includes the study design and data collection as 
well as subsequent analysis and report writing. As part of NSF's 
commitment to graduate student education in the U.S., the GRFP seeks to 
promote and maintain advanced training in science, technology, 
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field by annually awarding roughly 
1,000 fellowships to graduate student in research-based programs. As 
the first program evaluation since 2002, the GRFP evaluation comes on 
the heels of increased funding by NSF to supporting additional 
fellowship awards.
    NSF contracts with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at 
the University of Chicago to design, implement, and assess a study that 
will address relevant procedures and components of the GRFP in regards 
to the application and award process and support for Fellows and 
sponsoring institutions with an aim towards measuring and increasing 
the program's effectiveness.
    There are four goals of the GRFP evaluation. The first goal is to 
maintain a high quality evaluation through consultation with an 
advisory group of

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national experts. The second goal is to assess impacts of the GRFP on 
graduate school experiences through a follow-up study of GRFP award 
recipients and other applicants. The third goal is to assess impacts of 
the GRFP on career and professional outcomes through analysis of GRFP 
participants and comparable national populations. The fourth goal is to 
assess the benefits of the GRFP on institutions that enroll GRFP 
Fellows. The evaluation is designed to address research questions that 
explore the influences of the GRFP on the following broad sets of 
variables:
     Educational decisions, experiences, and graduate degree 
attainment of STEM graduate students.
     Career preparation and aspirations.
     Career activities, progress, and job characteristics 
following graduate school.
     Professional productivity.
     Workforce participation and career outcomes.
     Graduate school institutions and student recruitment at 
GRFP-sponsoring institutions.
     Faculty attitudes at GRFP-sponsoring institutions.
     Diversity of students participating in STEM fields at 
GRFP-sponsoring institutions.
    This survey would address two separate components of the planned 
GRPF evaluation. First, this component will assess the influence of 
GRFP awards on recipients' graduate school experience and outcomes, 
which includes program of study and institution attended, professional 
productivity (e.g., publishes papers, conference presentations, etc.) 
during graduate schools and career aspirations. Second, the survey will 
evaluate the impact of participation in the in the GRPF on subsequent 
career options, progress and contributions to respondents' professional 
fields. This will be conducted as a web-based survey.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 30 minutes for current graduate 
students and 40 minutes per graduates.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Form: 2,826 graduate students; 
6,429 graduates.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 5,699 hours (2,826 
graduate student respondents at 30 minutes per response = 1,413 hours + 
6,429 graduate respondents at 40 minutes per response = 4,286 hours).
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the NSF, including whether the information shall have 
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF'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; (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: June 22, 2010.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2010-15569 Filed 6-25-10; 8:45 am]
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