Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection, 74830-74831 [2011-30906]

Download as PDF 74830 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 231 / Thursday, December 1, 2011 / Notices Projects Obligated Cumulative expenditures Objective Program Administration 2 and Monitoring and Evaluation. $45,117,000 ......................................... $2,760,634 Pending Subsequent Report 3. .......................... ......................................... $639,612 Projects Obligated Objective Measures tbd. Cumulative expenditures Country: Senegal Year: 2011 Quarter 4 Entity to which the assistance is provided: MCA Senegal Measures Total Obligation: $540,000,000 Total Quarterly Expenditures 1: $2,102,207 Road Rehabilitation Project. $324,712,499 Expand Access to Markets and Services. $1,909,602 Tons of irrigated rice production. Kilometers of roads rehabilitated on the RN #2. Annual average daily traffic Richard-Toll—Ndioum. Percentage change in travel time on the RN #2. International Roughness Index on the RN #2 (Lower number = smoother road). Kilometers (km) of roads covered by the contract for the studies, the supervision and management of the RN #2. Kilometers of roads rehabilitated on the RN #6. Annual average daily traffic Ziguinchor—Tanaff. Annual average daily traffic Tanaff—Kolda. ´ Annual average daily traffic Kolda—Kounkane. Percentage change in travel time on the RN #6. International Roughness Index on the RN #6 (Lower number = smoother road). Kilometers (km) of roads covered by the contract for the studies, the supervision and management of the RN #6. Irrigation and Water Resources Management Project. $170,008,860 Improve productivity of the agricultural sector. $215,451 Tons of irrigated rice production. Potentially irrigable lands area (Delta and Ngallenka). Hectares under production. Total value of feasibility, design and environmental study contracts signed for the Delta and the Ngallenka (including RAPs). Cropping intensity (hectares under production per year/cultivable hectares). Number of hectares mapped to clarify boundaries and land use types. Percent of new conflicts resolved. Number of people trained on land security tools. Program Administration 2 and Monitoring and Evaluation. $45,278,641 ......................................... $4,761,112 Pending Subsequent Report 3. .......................... ......................................... $186,953 1 Expenditures are the sum of cash outlays and quarterly accruals for work completed but not yet paid or invoiced. administration funds are used to pay items such as salaries, rent, and the cost of office equipment. amounts represent disbursements made that will be allocated to individual projects in the subsequent quarter(s) and reported as such in subsequent quarterly report(s). 619(b) Transfer or Allocation of Funds 2 Program 3 These Amount Description of program or project USAID emcdonald on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES U.S. Agency to which Funds were Transferred or Allocated $0 Threshold Program Dated: November 29, 2011. T. Charles Cooper, Vice President, Congressional and Public Affairs, Millennium Challenge Corporation. [FR Doc. 2011–30928 Filed 11–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9211–03–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:34 Nov 30, 2011 Jkt 226001 Notice and request for comments. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ACTION: Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection SUMMARY: AGENCY: PO 00000 National Science Foundation. Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request clearance of this collection. In accordance with the requirement of E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 231 / Thursday, December 1, 2011 / Notices emcdonald on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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. 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; or (c) 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 January 30, 2012 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. For Additional Information or Comments: Contact Suzanne Plimpton, the NSF Reports Clearance Officer, phone (703) 292–7556, or send email 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: Grantee Conflict of Interest Policies. OMB Number: 3145–NEW. Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable. Proposed Project The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent Federal agency created by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861–75). The Act states the purpose of the NSF is ‘‘to promote the progress of science; [and] to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare by supporting research and education in all fields of science and engineering.’’ NSF has had a unique place in the Federal Government: It is responsible for the overall health of science and engineering across all disciplines. In contrast, other Federal agencies support research focused on specific missions such as health or defense. The Foundation also is committed to ensuring the nation’s supply of scientists, engineers, and science and engineering educators. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:34 Nov 30, 2011 Jkt 226001 NSF funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering. It does this through grants and cooperative agreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K–12 school systems, businesses, informal science organizations and other research organizations throughout the U.S. The Foundation accounts for about onefourth of Federal support to academic institutions for basic research. NSF proposes to conduct a survey to determinate how NSF grantees identify, oversee, and manage financial conflicts of interest in research funded by NSF. This survey focuses on NSF’s grantee’s conflict of interest policies and procedures, and on any conflicts of interest that were identified and managed from April 1, 2007, through March 31, 2010. By examining how NSF grantees have identified and managed their financial conflicts of interest, this survey will help the Foundation determine whether there are any areas for improvement in NSF’s policies and guidelines. 74831 III. Approval of the Regular Board of Directors Meeting Minutes IV. Approval of the Finance, Budget and Program Committee Meeting Minutes V. Approval of the Corporate Administrative Committee Meeting Minutes VI. Approval of the Audit Committee Meeting Minutes VII. FY12 Final Budget VIII. Financial Report IX. Management Report X. FY’11 Corporate Scorecard & FY’12 Proposed Dashboard XI. FY 2012–FY 2016 Strategic Plan and Strategies XII. Adjournment Erica Hall, Assistant Corporate Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–31080 Filed 11–29–11; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7570–02–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Use of the Information [NRC–2011–0256] Analysis of the responses is necessary to determine whether there are any areas for improvement in NSF’s policies and guidelines. Aging Management of Stainless Steel Structures and Components in Treated Borated Water Burden on the Public The Foundation estimates about 175 responses at approximately 15 hours per response; this computes to approximately 2,625 burden hours annually. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Draft interim staff guidance; extension of comment period. SUMMARY: AGENCY: Respondents Dated: November 28, 2011. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2011–30906 Filed 11–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION Regular Board of Directors Meeting; Sunshine Act 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2011. PLACE: 1325 G Street NW., Suite 800, Boardroom, Washington, DC 20005. STATUS: Open. TIME AND DATE: CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Erica Hall, Assistant Corporate Secretary, (202) 220–2376; ehall@nw.org. AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Executive Session PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 On November 8, 2011 (76 FR 69292) the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published in the Federal Register a request for public comment on Draft License Renewal Interim Staff Guidance (LR–ISG), LR– ISG–2011–01, ‘‘Aging Management of Stainless Steel Structures and Components in Treated Borated Water.’’ This LR–ISG revises the guidance in the Standard Review Plan for Review of License Renewal Applications for Nuclear Power Plants (SRP–LR) and Generic Aging Lessons Learned (GALL) Report for the aging management of stainless steel structures and components exposed to treated borated water. In response to a request from the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the NRC is extending the public comment period until December 17, 2011. DATES: The comment period has been extended and expires on December 17, 2011. Comments received after this date will be considered, if it is practical to do so, but the NRC staff is able to ensure consideration only for comments received on or before this date. ADDRESSES: Please include Docket ID NRC–2011–0256 in the subject line of E:\FR\FM\01DEN1.SGM 01DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 231 (Thursday, December 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74830-74831]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-30906]


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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

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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.
    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; or (c) 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 January 30, 
2012 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.
    For Additional Information or Comments: Contact Suzanne Plimpton, 
the NSF Reports Clearance Officer, phone (703) 292-7556, or send email 
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: Grantee Conflict of Interest Policies.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.

Proposed Project

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent Federal 
agency created by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as 
amended (42 U.S.C. 1861-75). The Act states the purpose of the NSF is 
``to promote the progress of science; [and] to advance the national 
health, prosperity, and welfare by supporting research and education in 
all fields of science and engineering.''
    NSF has had a unique place in the Federal Government: It is 
responsible for the overall health of science and engineering across 
all disciplines. In contrast, other Federal agencies support research 
focused on specific missions such as health or defense. The Foundation 
also is committed to ensuring the nation's supply of scientists, 
engineers, and science and engineering educators.
    NSF funds research and education in most fields of science and 
engineering. It does this through grants and cooperative agreements to 
more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K-12 school systems, 
businesses, informal science organizations and other research 
organizations throughout the U.S. The Foundation accounts for about 
one-fourth of Federal support to academic institutions for basic 
research.
    NSF proposes to conduct a survey to determinate how NSF grantees 
identify, oversee, and manage financial conflicts of interest in 
research funded by NSF. This survey focuses on NSF's grantee's conflict 
of interest policies and procedures, and on any conflicts of interest 
that were identified and managed from April 1, 2007, through March 31, 
2010.
    By examining how NSF grantees have identified and managed their 
financial conflicts of interest, this survey will help the Foundation 
determine whether there are any areas for improvement in NSF's policies 
and guidelines.

Use of the Information

    Analysis of the responses is necessary to determine whether there 
are any areas for improvement in NSF's policies and guidelines.

Respondents

Burden on the Public

    The Foundation estimates about 175 responses at approximately 15 
hours per response; this computes to approximately 2,625 burden hours 
annually.

    Dated: November 28, 2011.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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