Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 61757-61758 [2011-25701]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 193 / Wednesday, October 5, 2011 / Notices are appointed in the same manner as are members to the parent committee. The goal of the Memorandum is to restrict the undue influence of lobbyists on Federal government through their membership on boards and commissions, which would include subcommittees and other bodies regardless of whether those positions require formal appointment. Q10: Does this policy also restrict the participation of lobbyists as witnesses or experts who appear before boards and commissions or submit advice or materials to them? A10: No, lobbyists may still appear before or otherwise communicate with a board or commission to provide testimony, information, or input in the same manner as non-lobbyists who are not members of or appointees to the board, commission, or any of its subgroups, to the extent permitted by law and regulation. The purpose of the policy is to prevent lobbyists from being in privileged positions in government. It is not designed to prevent lobbyists or others from petitioning their government. When lobbyists do testify, boards and commissions should make reasonable efforts to ensure that they hear a balance of perspectives and are not gathering information or advice exclusively from registered lobbyists. Q11: What should an agency do if it appoints to a board or commission an individual who is not a federally registered lobbyist at the time of appointment, but who, after appointment, becomes a federally registered lobbyist? A11: Agencies should make clear to all board and commission members, whether appointed as representatives or Special Government Employees, that their conduct of activities that would require them to be federally registered lobbyists after appointment would necessitate their resignation or removal from membership on boards or commissions. The appointing officers or their delegates shall ensure, at least annually, that board or commission members are not federally registered lobbyists and, upon reappointment of the members, either shall require each member to certify that he or she is not a federally registered lobbyist or shall check the Federal lobbyist databases to confirm that each member has not registered as a lobbyist since appointment. If an agency finds that, following appointment to a board or commission, a member subsequently has become a federally registered lobbyist or has engaged in activities that would require registration, the agency shall request the resignation of the member. Q12: Will there be any waivers available for circumstances in which a federally registered lobbyist possesses unique or exceptional value to a board or commission? A12: The policy makes no provisions for waivers, and waivers will not be permitted under this policy. Office of Management and Budget Boris Bershteyn, General Counsel, Office of Management and Budget. [FR Doc. 2011–25736 Filed 10–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:11 Oct 04, 2011 Jkt 226001 NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD Sunshine Act Meetings: October 2011 All meetings are held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 4; Thursday, October 6; Tuesday, October 11; Wednesday, October 12; Thursday, October 13; Tuesday, October 18; Wednesday, October 19; Thursday, October 20; Tuesday, October 25; Wednesday, October 26; Thursday, October 27. PLACE: Board Agenda Room, No. 11820, 1099 14th St., NW., Washington, DC 20570. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Pursuant to § 102.139(a) of the Board’s Rules and Regulations, the Board or a panel thereof will consider ‘‘the issuance of a subpoena, the Board’s participation in a civil action or proceeding or an arbitration, or the initiation, conduct, or disposition * * * of particular representation or unfair labor practice proceedings under section 8, 9, or 10 of the [National Labor Relations] Act, or any court proceedings collateral or ancillary thereto.’’ See also 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(10). TIME AND DATES: Dated: October 3, 2011. Lester A. Heltzer, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–25856 Filed 10–3–11; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request National Science Foundation. Notice. 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, 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, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61757 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 December 5, 2011 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: Ms. 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, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request for Clearance for Additional Survey of Master Teaching Fellows (MTFs) as Part of the Evaluation of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship (Noyce) Program. Title of Collection: Evaluation of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. OMB Control No.: 3145–0217. Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2014. Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) received clearance for the evaluation of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program on June 13, 2011 through OMB Control Number: 3145–0217. This included collecting primary data via surveys and interviews with Principal Investigators, Faculty, Noyce Recipients, and K–12 Principals. The Noyce program operates within NSF’s Division of Undergraduate Education, and bridges the higher education and the K–12 system. The Noyce Program encourages talented E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 61758 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 193 / Wednesday, October 5, 2011 / Notices science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors and professionals to become K–12 mathematics and science teachers. The program provides funds to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to support scholarships, stipends, and academic programs for undergraduate STEM majors and post-baccalaureate STEM students who commit to teaching in high-need K–12 school districts as a condition of receiving financial support. Additionally, the program provides support to undergraduate freshmen and sophomores who serve as summer interns in STEM educational settings as an introduction to a possible career in teaching. Under the NSF Teaching Fellowship and Master Teaching Fellowship track, the Noyce program supports STEM professionals who enroll as NSF Teaching Fellows (TFs) in master’s degree programs leading to teacher certification by providing academic courses, professional development, and salary supplements as the Teaching Fellows fulfill a four-year teaching commitment in a high need school district. This track also supports exemplary math and science teachers, who have master’s degrees, to become Master Teaching Fellows (MTFs) in high need school districts by providing professional development and salary supplements. Since TFs are supported by the Noyce program in preparing for teacher certification and their early years of teaching, they will take the same survey that will be given to other recipients previously approved by OMB. NSF has developed a new survey as part of the overall evaluation for the MTFs. The MTF survey will be similar to the other recipient surveys for recipients who are teaching. However, it will focus more on the leadership activities expected of these more experienced teachers. Since MTFs were not supported by the Noyce Program in preparing for certification or their early teaching years, there are no questions in this survey about their teacher preparation program or support during early teaching. Respondents: Individuals, Federal Government, State, Local or Tribal Government and not-for-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 104. Burden on the Public: 52 hours. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:11 Oct 04, 2011 Jkt 226001 Dated: September 30, 2011. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2011–25701 Filed 10–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. A2011–89; Order No. 881] Post Office Closing Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: This document informs the public that an appeal of the closing of the Argyle, Florida post office has been filed. It identifies preliminary steps and provides a procedural schedule. Publication of this document will allow the Postal Service, petitioners, and others to take appropriate action. DATES: Administrative record due (from Postal Service): October 11, 2011; deadline for notices to intervene: October 24, 2011. See the Procedural Schedule in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for other dates of interest. SUMMARY: Submit comments electronically by accessing the ‘‘Filing Online’’ link in the banner at the top of the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov) or by directly accessing the Commission’s Filing Online system at https://www.prc.gov/prc-pages/filingonline/login.aspx. Commenters who cannot submit their views electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section as the source for case-related information for advice on alternatives to electronic filing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820 (case-related information) or DocketAdmins@prc.gov (electronic filing assistance). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 404(d), on September 23, 2011, the Commission received a petition for review of the Postal Service’s determination to close the Argyle post office in Argyle, Florida. The petition was filed by Blythe D. Gottleib (Petitioner) and is postmarked September 15, 2011. The Commission hereby institutes a proceeding under 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(5) and establishes Docket No. A2011–89 to consider Petitioner’s appeal. If Petitioner would like to further explain her position with supplemental information or facts, Petitioner may either file a Participant ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Statement on PRC Form 61 or file a brief with the Commission no later than October 28, 2011. Categories of issues apparently raised. Petitioner contends that: (1) The Postal Service failed to consider the effect of the closing on the community (see 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(2)(A)(i)); and (2) the Postal Service failed to adequately consider the economic savings resulting from the closure (see 39 U.S.C. 404(d)(2)(A)(iv)). After the Postal Service files the administrative record and the Commission reviews it, the Commission may find that there are more legal issues than those set forth above, or that the Postal Service’s determination disposes of one or more of those issues. The deadline for the Postal Service to file the applicable administrative record with the Commission is October 11, 2011. See 39 CFR 3001.113. In addition, the due date for any responsive pleading by the Postal Service to this notice is October 11, 2011. Availability; Web site posting. The Commission has posted the appeal and supporting material on its Web site at https://www.prc.gov. Additional filings in this case and participants’ submissions also will be posted on the Commission’s Web site, if provided in electronic format or amenable to conversion, and not subject to a valid protective order. Information on how to use the Commission’s Web site is available online or by contacting the Commission’s webmaster via telephone at 202–789–6873 or via electronic mail at prc-webmaster@prc.gov. The appeal and all related documents are also available for public inspection in the Commission’s docket section. Docket section hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., eastern time, Monday through Friday, except on Federal government holidays. Docket section personnel may be contacted via electronic mail at prcdockets@prc.gov or via telephone at 202–789–6846. Filing of documents. All filings of documents in this case shall be made using the Internet (Filing Online) pursuant to Commission rules 9(a) and 10(a) at the Commission’s Web site, https://www.prc.gov, unless a waiver is obtained. See 39 CFR 3001.9(a) and 3001.10(a). Instructions for obtaining an account to file documents online may be found on the Commission’s Web site or by contacting the Commission’s docket section at prc-dockets@prc.gov or via telephone at 202–789–6846. The Commission reserves the right to redact personal information which may infringe on an individual’s privacy rights from documents filed in this proceeding. E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 5, 2011)]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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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, 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 December 5, 2011 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: Ms. 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, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 
days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request for Clearance for Additional Survey 
of Master Teaching Fellows (MTFs) as Part of the Evaluation of the 
National Science Foundation's (NSF) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship 
(Noyce) Program.
    Title of Collection: Evaluation of the Robert Noyce Teacher 
Scholarship Program.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-0217.
    Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2014.
    Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) received clearance 
for the evaluation of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program on 
June 13, 2011 through OMB Control Number: 3145-0217. This included 
collecting primary data via surveys and interviews with Principal 
Investigators, Faculty, Noyce Recipients, and K-12 Principals.
    The Noyce program operates within NSF's Division of Undergraduate 
Education, and bridges the higher education and the K-12 system. The 
Noyce Program encourages talented

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science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors and 
professionals to become K-12 mathematics and science teachers. The 
program provides funds to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to 
support scholarships, stipends, and academic programs for undergraduate 
STEM majors and post-baccalaureate STEM students who commit to teaching 
in high-need K-12 school districts as a condition of receiving 
financial support. Additionally, the program provides support to 
undergraduate freshmen and sophomores who serve as summer interns in 
STEM educational settings as an introduction to a possible career in 
teaching.
    Under the NSF Teaching Fellowship and Master Teaching Fellowship 
track, the Noyce program supports STEM professionals who enroll as NSF 
Teaching Fellows (TFs) in master's degree programs leading to teacher 
certification by providing academic courses, professional development, 
and salary supplements as the Teaching Fellows fulfill a four-year 
teaching commitment in a high need school district. This track also 
supports exemplary math and science teachers, who have master's 
degrees, to become Master Teaching Fellows (MTFs) in high need school 
districts by providing professional development and salary supplements.
    Since TFs are supported by the Noyce program in preparing for 
teacher certification and their early years of teaching, they will take 
the same survey that will be given to other recipients previously 
approved by OMB.
    NSF has developed a new survey as part of the overall evaluation 
for the MTFs. The MTF survey will be similar to the other recipient 
surveys for recipients who are teaching. However, it will focus more on 
the leadership activities expected of these more experienced teachers. 
Since MTFs were not supported by the Noyce Program in preparing for 
certification or their early teaching years, there are no questions in 
this survey about their teacher preparation program or support during 
early teaching.
    Respondents: Individuals, Federal Government, State, Local or 
Tribal Government and not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 104.
    Burden on the Public: 52 hours.

    Dated: September 30, 2011.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2011-25701 Filed 10-4-11; 8:45 am]
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