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form, a personal essay describing career
goals, a parent/guardian permission
form for parents to sign approving the
child’s participation, and a teacher
recommendation.
II. Method of Collection
NASA will utilize a Web-base
application form with instructions and
other application materials also on-line.
However, once the application form and
other application materials are down
loaded and filled out, the package is
mailed in to NASA.
III. Data
Title: INSPIRE (Interdisciplinary
National Science Program Incorporating
Research and Education Experience)
Application.
OMB Number: 2700–0133.
Type of review: New Collection.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
2000.
Estimated Time per Response: 2
hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 4000.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: $0.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of NASA, including
whether the information collected has
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of
NASA’s estimate of the burden
(including hours and cost) of the
proposed collection of information; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including automated
collection techniques or the use of other
forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection.
They will also become a matter of
public record.
Lori Parker,
PRA Clearance Officer.
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ACTION:
Notice of information collection.
The National Aeronautics and
Space Administration, as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork
and respondent burden, invites the
general public and other Federal
agencies to take this opportunity to
comment on proposed and/or
continuing information collections, as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES: All comments should be
submitted within 60 calendar days from
the date of this publication.
ADDRESSES: All comments should be
addressed to Lori Parker, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration,
Washington, DC 20546–0001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument(s) and instructions should
be directed to Lori Parker, NASA PRA
Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E
Street, SW., JF0000, Washington, DC
20546, (202) 358–1351,
Lori.Parker@nasa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Abstract
This information collection has to do
with recordkeeping and reporting
required to ensure proper accounting of
Federal funds and property provided
under NASA cooperative agreements
with commercial firms.
II. Method of Collection
Electronic funds transfer is used for
payment under Treasury guidance. In
addition, NASA encourages the use of
computer technology and is
participating in Federal efforts to extend
the use of information technology to
more Government processes via the
Internet. Specifically, progress has been
made in the area of property reporting,
most of it being done electronically.
III. Data
Title: Cooperative Agreements with
Commercial Firms.
OMB Number: 2700–0092.
Type of review: Revision of Currently
Approved Collection.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
288.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 1496.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Government: $0.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether
the proposed collection of information
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is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of NASA, including
whether the information collected has
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of
NASA’s estimate of the burden
(including hours and cost) of the
proposed collection of information;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including automated
collection techniques or the use of other
forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection.
They will also become a matter of
public record.
Lori Parker,
NASA PRA Clearance Officer.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To
Renew an Information Collection
National Science Foundation.
Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
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 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by December 20, 2010
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. You also may obtain
a copy of the data collection instrument
and instructions from Ms. Plimpton.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Medical Clearance
Process for Deployment to Antarctica.
OMB Number: 3145–0177.
Expiration Date of Approval: January
31, 2011.
SUMMARY:
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Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to renew an information
collection for three years.
Abstract
A. Proposed Project: All individuals
who anticipate deploying to Antarctica
under the auspices of the United States
Antarctic Program and to certain regions
of the Arctic are required to take and
pass a rigorous physical examination
prior to deploying. The physical
examination includes a medical history,
medical examination, a dental
examination and a psychological
examination for those persons planning
to winter over in Antarctica. The
requirement for this determination of
physical status is found in 42 U.S.C.
1870 (Authority) and 62 FR 31522, June
10, 1997 (Source), unless otherwise
noted. This part sets forth the
procedures for medical screening to
determine whether candidates for
participation in the United States
Antarctic [[Page 216]] Program (USAP)
are physically qualified and
psychologically adapted for assignment
or travel to Antarctica. Medical
screening examinations are necessary to
determine the presence of any physical
or psychological conditions that would
threaten the health or safety of the
candidate or other participants or that
could not be effectively treated by the
limited medical care capabilities in
Antarctica or in Greenland.
(b) Presidential Memorandum No.
6646 (February 5, 1982) (available from
the National Science Foundation, Office
of Polar Programs, Room 755, 4201
Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230) sets
forth the National Science Foundation’s
overall management responsibilities for
the entire United States national
program in Antarctica. Section 107.(a) of
Public Law 98–373 (July 31, 1984;
amended as Public Law 101–609—
November 16, 1990) (available from the
National Science Foundation, Office of
Polar Programs, Room 755, 4201 Wilson
Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230) designates
the National Science Foundation as the
lead agency responsible for
implementing Arctic research policy,
and the Director of the National Science
Foundation shall insure that the
requirements of section 108 are fulfilled.
B. Use of the Information:
1. Form NSF–1420, National Science
Foundation—Polar Physical
Examination (Antarctica/Arctic/Official
Visitors) Medical History, will be used
by the individual to record the
individual’s family and personal
medical histories. It is a nine-page form
that includes the individual’s and the
individual’s emergency point-ofcontact’s name, address, and telephone
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numbers. It contains the individual’s
email address, employment affiliation
and dates and locations of current and
previous polar deployments. It also
includes a signed certification of the
accuracy of the information and
understandings of refusal to provide the
information or providing false
information. The agency’s contractor’s
reviewing physician and medical staff
complete the sections of the form that
indicated when the documents were
received and whether or not the person
qualified for polar deployment, in
which season and which location
qualified to deploy and where
disqualified, the reasons.
2. Form NSF–1421, Polar Physical
Examination—Antarctica/Arctic, will be
used by the individual’s physician to
document specific medical examination
results and the overall status of the
individual’s health. It is a two-page form
which also provides for the signatures of
both the patient and the examining
physician, as well as contact
information about the examining
physician. Finally, it contains the name,
address and telephone number of the
agency’s contractor that collects and
retains the information.
3. Form NSF–1422, National Science
Foundation Polar Physical Examination
(Antarctica/Arctic/Official Visitors)
Medical History Interval Screening, has
been discontinued. It was previously
used to document changes in family and
personal history for those healthy
individuals who are under age 40 and
had no adverse personal medical
information to report for the preceding
year.
4. Form NSF–1423, Polar Dental
Examination—Antarctica/Arctic/Official
Visitors, will be used by the examining
dentist to document the status of the
individual’s teeth and gums and to
document when the individual was
examined. It will also be used by the
contractor’s reviewing dentist to
document whether or not the individual
is dentally cleared to deploy to the Polar
regions.
5. Medical Waivers: Any individual
who is determined to be not physically
qualified for polar deployment may
request an administrative waiver of the
medical screening criteria. This
information includes signing a Request
for Waiver that is notarized or otherwise
legally acceptable in accordance with
penalty of perjury statutes, and
obtaining an Employer Statement of
Support. Individuals on a case-by-case
basis may also be asked to submit
additional medical documentation and a
letter from the individual’s physician(s)
regarding the individual’s medical
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condition and his or her suitability for
Antarctic deployment.
6. Other information requested: In
addition to the numbered forms and
other information mentioned above, the
USAP medical screening package
includes the following:
• The Medical Risks for NSFSponsored Personnel Traveling to
Antarctica or Greenland
• the NSF Privacy Notice
• the NSF Medical Screening for
Blood-Borne Pathogens/Consent for HIV
Testing
• the NSF Authorization for
Treatment of Field-Team Member/
Participant Under the Age of 18 Years.
This form will only be sent to the
individuals who are under 18 years of
age.
• the Dear Doctor and Dear Dentist
letters, which provide specific
laboratory and x-ray requirements, as
well as other instructions.
• the influenza vaccination
requirement letter.
7. There are two other, non-medical
forms included in the mailing:
• the Personal Information Form—
NSF Form Number 1424 includes a
Privacy Act Notice. This form is used to
collect information on current address
and contact numbers, date and place of
birth, nationality, citizenship,
emergency point of contact information,
travel dates, clothing sizes so that we
may properly outfit those individuals
who deploy, work-site information and
prior deployment history.
• the Participant Notifications—
Important Notice for Participants in the
United States Antarctic or Arctic
Program. These forms provide
information on the laws, of the nations
through which program participants
must transit en route to Antarctica or
Greenland, regarding the transport,
possession and use of illegal substances
and the possibility of criminal
prosecution if caught, tried and
convicted.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
varies according to the overall health of
the individual, the amount of research
required to complete the forms, the time
it takes to make an appointment, take
the examination and schedule and
complete any follow-up medical, dental
or psychological requirements, the
method used to complete the forms and
the completeness of the forms
submitted. The estimated time is up to
six weeks from the time the individual
receives the forms until he or she is
notified by the contractor of their final
clearance status. An additional period of
up to eight weeks may be required for
the individual who was disqualified to
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be notified of the disqualification, to
request and receive the waiver packet,
to obtain employer support and
complete the waiver request, to do any
follow-up testing, to return the waiver
request to the contractor plus any
follow-up information, for the
contractor to get the completed packet
to the National Science Foundation, and
for NSF to make and promulgate a
decision.
Respondents: All individuals
deploying to the Antarctic under the
auspices of the United States Antarctic
Program and certain Arctic areas must
complete these forms. There are
approximately 3,000 submissions per
year, with a small percentage (c.3%)
under the age of 40 who provide annual
submissions but with less information.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Form: Responses range from 2 to
approximately 238 responses.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 28,728 hours; fewer if the
individual has previously deployed and
saved his or her prior year’s data for
future use.
Frequency of Responses: Physical
qualifications are valid for 12 months.
Individuals must complete the forms
annually or not earlier than six months
prior to their anticipated deployment
date, if they are infrequent travelers.
Depending on individual medical status
some persons may require additional
laboratory results to be current within
two to six-weeks of anticipated
deployment.
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.
Dated: October 14, 2010.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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Amendments to Facility Operating
Licenses Involving No Significant
Hazards Considerations
I. Background
Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended
(the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (the Commission or NRC)
is publishing this regular biweekly
notice. The Act requires the
Commission publish notice of any
amendments issued, or proposed to be
issued and grants the Commission the
authority to issue and make
immediately effective any amendment
to an operating license upon a
determination by the Commission that
such amendment involves no significant
hazards consideration, notwithstanding
the pendency before the Commission of
a request for a hearing from any person.
This biweekly notice includes all
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proposed to be issued from September
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Amendments to Facility Operating
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following amendment requests involve
no significant hazards consideration.
Under the Commission’s regulations in
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significant increase in the probability or
consequences of an accident previously
evaluated; or (2) create the possibility of
a new or different kind of accident from
any accident previously evaluated; or
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margin of safety. The basis for this
proposed determination for each
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The Commission is seeking public
comments on this proposed
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considered in making any final
determination.
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publication of this notice. The
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determination is that the amendment
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Commission may issue the amendment
prior to the expiration of the 30-day
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change during the 30-day comment
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timely way would result, for example in
derating or shutdown of the facility.
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comment period or the notice period, it
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Commission make a final No Significant
Hazards Consideration Determination,
any hearing will take place after
issuance. The Commission expects that
the need to take this action will occur
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(RADB), TWB–05–B01M, Division of
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Administration, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
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0001, and should cite the publication
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Area O1F21, 11555 Rockville Pike (first
floor), Rockville, Maryland.
Within 60 days after the date of
publication of this notice, any person(s)
whose interest may be affected by this
action may file a request for a hearing
and a petition to intervene with respect
to issuance of the amendment to the
subject facility operating license.
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leave to intervene shall be filed in
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available at the Commission’s PDR,
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(first floor), Rockville, Maryland.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Renew 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 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by December 20,
2010 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. You also may obtain a
copy of the data collection instrument and instructions from Ms.
Plimpton.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to
Antarctica.
OMB Number: 3145-0177.
Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2011.
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Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew an information
collection for three years.
Abstract
A. Proposed Project: All individuals who anticipate deploying to
Antarctica under the auspices of the United States Antarctic Program
and to certain regions of the Arctic are required to take and pass a
rigorous physical examination prior to deploying. The physical
examination includes a medical history, medical examination, a dental
examination and a psychological examination for those persons planning
to winter over in Antarctica. The requirement for this determination of
physical status is found in 42 U.S.C. 1870 (Authority) and 62 FR 31522,
June 10, 1997 (Source), unless otherwise noted. This part sets forth
the procedures for medical screening to determine whether candidates
for participation in the United States Antarctic [[Page 216]] Program
(USAP) are physically qualified and psychologically adapted for
assignment or travel to Antarctica. Medical screening examinations are
necessary to determine the presence of any physical or psychological
conditions that would threaten the health or safety of the candidate or
other participants or that could not be effectively treated by the
limited medical care capabilities in Antarctica or in Greenland.
(b) Presidential Memorandum No. 6646 (February 5, 1982) (available
from the National Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs, Room
755, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230) sets forth the National
Science Foundation's overall management responsibilities for the entire
United States national program in Antarctica. Section 107.(a) of Public
Law 98-373 (July 31, 1984; amended as Public Law 101-609--November 16,
1990) (available from the National Science Foundation, Office of Polar
Programs, Room 755, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230) designates
the National Science Foundation as the lead agency responsible for
implementing Arctic research policy, and the Director of the National
Science Foundation shall insure that the requirements of section 108
are fulfilled.
B. Use of the Information:
1. Form NSF-1420, National Science Foundation--Polar Physical
Examination (Antarctica/Arctic/Official Visitors) Medical History, will
be used by the individual to record the individual's family and
personal medical histories. It is a nine-page form that includes the
individual's and the individual's emergency point-of-contact's name,
address, and telephone numbers. It contains the individual's email
address, employment affiliation and dates and locations of current and
previous polar deployments. It also includes a signed certification of
the accuracy of the information and understandings of refusal to
provide the information or providing false information. The agency's
contractor's reviewing physician and medical staff complete the
sections of the form that indicated when the documents were received
and whether or not the person qualified for polar deployment, in which
season and which location qualified to deploy and where disqualified,
the reasons.
2. Form NSF-1421, Polar Physical Examination--Antarctica/Arctic,
will be used by the individual's physician to document specific medical
examination results and the overall status of the individual's health.
It is a two-page form which also provides for the signatures of both
the patient and the examining physician, as well as contact information
about the examining physician. Finally, it contains the name, address
and telephone number of the agency's contractor that collects and
retains the information.
3. Form NSF-1422, National Science Foundation Polar Physical
Examination (Antarctica/Arctic/Official Visitors) Medical History
Interval Screening, has been discontinued. It was previously used to
document changes in family and personal history for those healthy
individuals who are under age 40 and had no adverse personal medical
information to report for the preceding year.
4. Form NSF-1423, Polar Dental Examination--Antarctica/Arctic/
Official Visitors, will be used by the examining dentist to document
the status of the individual's teeth and gums and to document when the
individual was examined. It will also be used by the contractor's
reviewing dentist to document whether or not the individual is dentally
cleared to deploy to the Polar regions.
5. Medical Waivers: Any individual who is determined to be not
physically qualified for polar deployment may request an administrative
waiver of the medical screening criteria. This information includes
signing a Request for Waiver that is notarized or otherwise legally
acceptable in accordance with penalty of perjury statutes, and
obtaining an Employer Statement of Support. Individuals on a case-by-
case basis may also be asked to submit additional medical documentation
and a letter from the individual's physician(s) regarding the
individual's medical condition and his or her suitability for Antarctic
deployment.
6. Other information requested: In addition to the numbered forms
and other information mentioned above, the USAP medical screening
package includes the following:
The Medical Risks for NSF-Sponsored Personnel Traveling to
Antarctica or Greenland
the NSF Privacy Notice
the NSF Medical Screening for Blood-Borne Pathogens/
Consent for HIV Testing
the NSF Authorization for Treatment of Field-Team Member/
Participant Under the Age of 18 Years. This form will only be sent to
the individuals who are under 18 years of age.
the Dear Doctor and Dear Dentist letters, which provide
specific laboratory and x-ray requirements, as well as other
instructions.
the influenza vaccination requirement letter.
7. There are two other, non-medical forms included in the mailing:
the Personal Information Form--NSF Form Number 1424
includes a Privacy Act Notice. This form is used to collect information
on current address and contact numbers, date and place of birth,
nationality, citizenship, emergency point of contact information,
travel dates, clothing sizes so that we may properly outfit those
individuals who deploy, work-site information and prior deployment
history.
the Participant Notifications--Important Notice for
Participants in the United States Antarctic or Arctic Program. These
forms provide information on the laws, of the nations through which
program participants must transit en route to Antarctica or Greenland,
regarding the transport, possession and use of illegal substances and
the possibility of criminal prosecution if caught, tried and convicted.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information varies according to the overall health of the individual,
the amount of research required to complete the forms, the time it
takes to make an appointment, take the examination and schedule and
complete any follow-up medical, dental or psychological requirements,
the method used to complete the forms and the completeness of the forms
submitted. The estimated time is up to six weeks from the time the
individual receives the forms until he or she is notified by the
contractor of their final clearance status. An additional period of up
to eight weeks may be required for the individual who was disqualified
to
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be notified of the disqualification, to request and receive the waiver
packet, to obtain employer support and complete the waiver request, to
do any follow-up testing, to return the waiver request to the
contractor plus any follow-up information, for the contractor to get
the completed packet to the National Science Foundation, and for NSF to
make and promulgate a decision.
Respondents: All individuals deploying to the Antarctic under the
auspices of the United States Antarctic Program and certain Arctic
areas must complete these forms. There are approximately 3,000
submissions per year, with a small percentage (c.3%) under the age of
40 who provide annual submissions but with less information.
Estimated Number of Responses per Form: Responses range from 2 to
approximately 238 responses.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 28,728 hours; fewer
if the individual has previously deployed and saved his or her prior
year's data for future use.
Frequency of Responses: Physical qualifications are valid for 12
months. Individuals must complete the forms annually or not earlier
than six months prior to their anticipated deployment date, if they are
infrequent travelers. Depending on individual medical status some
persons may require additional laboratory results to be current within
two to six-weeks of anticipated deployment.
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.
Dated: October 14, 2010.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2010-26249 Filed 10-18-10; 8:45 am]
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