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in Federal court in the Northern District
of Florida, Pensacola Division, against
the Department and an order was issued
on April 26, 2012 by the court enjoining
the Department from implementing the
2012 H–2B Final Rule. (Bayou Lawn &
Landscape Services, et al. v. Hilda L.
Solis, et al., 12–cv–00183–RV–CJK.)
Therefore, the Department sought and
received an emergency extension of the
two older ICRs that were in effect prior
to the rulemaking so that these forms
could continue to be used.
The emergency extension of the old
forms and information collections
expires October 31, 2012. Emergency
extensions require agencies to publish a
Federal Register Notice and seek
comments during the extended validity
period. The Department is utilizing this
opportunity to make these ICRs more
manageable and more transparent to the
regulated community by dividing 1205–
0466 into several ICRs and once again
merging the information contained in
1205–0404 into 1205–0466.
The information collections are
required by sections 203(b)(3);
212(a)(5)(A); 212(m), (n), (t); 214(c); and
218 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(3);
1182(a)(5)(A); 1182(m), (n), (t); 1184(c);
and 1188); 8 CFR 214.2(h); and 20 CFR
655.135(c) and (d). The INA and
applicable DHS regulations require the
Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to certify,
among other things, that any foreign
worker seeking to enter the United
States (U.S.) for the purpose of
performing certain skilled or unskilled
labor will not, by doing so, adversely
affect wages and working conditions of
U.S. workers similarly employed. The
Secretary must also certify that there are
not sufficient U.S. workers able, willing,
and qualified to perform such skilled or
unskilled labor. Before an employer may
petition for temporary or permanent
skilled or unskilled foreign workers, it
must submit a request for certification to
the Secretary containing the elements
prescribed by the INA and regulations,
which differ depending on the visa
program under which the labor is
sought. In addition, before the Secretary
can certify that wages for U.S. workers
have not been adversely affected, she
must ensure that the employer offers the
required wage to the foreign workers in
accordance with the Department’s
applicable labor certification
regulations. To ensure that U.S. workers
are given as much time as possible to
apply for agricultural work, the
agricultural employer is required to
inform the SWA if the H–2A workers
will be leaving their home country later
than the third day preceding the
employer’s first date of need.
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II. Review Focus
The Department is particularly
interested in comments which:
* Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
* Evaluate the accuracy of the
Department’s estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
* Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
* Minimize the burden of the
collection of information, including
through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submissions of responses.
III. Current Actions
Type of Review: New Collections and
Extension with revisions.
Title(s): ETA Form 9141, Application
for Prevailing Wage Determination; ETA
Form 9142A, H–2A Application for
Temporary Employment Certification;
ETA Form 9142B, H–2B Application for
Temporary Employment Certification;
and ETA–9144, H–2A Certification
Letter with Notification.
OMB Control Number: 1205–0466;
1205–0404; 1205–NEW1; 1205–NEW2.
Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profits, not-for-profits, farms, States,
local governments, and tribal
governments.
Form(s): Forms ETA–9141, ETA–
9142A, ETA–9142B, and ETA–9144.
Total Annual Respondents: 474,181.
Annual Frequency: On occasion.
Total Annual Responses: 1,071,442.
Average Time per Response: 25
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 458,350.
Total Annual Burden Cost for
Respondents: $1,529,370.
Comments submitted in response to
this comment request will be
summarized and/or included in the
request for OMB approval of the ICR;
they will also become a matter of public
record.
Dated: Signed on this 3rd day of August
2012.
Jane Oates,
Assistant Secretary for Employment and
Training.
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE
ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Arts Advisory Panel Meeting
National Endowment for the
Arts, National Foundation on the Arts
and Humanities.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(Pub. L. 92–463), as amended, notice is
hereby given that one meeting of the
Arts Advisory Panel to the National
Council on the Arts will be held at the
Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20506, as
follows (ending times are approximate):
Literature (application review): In
room 716. This meeting will be closed.
DATES: September 11–13, 2012.
September 11th—9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
EDT; September 12th and 13th, 9 a.m.–
5 p.m. EDT.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Further information with reference to
these meetings can be obtained from Ms.
Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Office of
Guidelines & Panel Operations, National
Endowment for the Arts, Washington,
DC, 20506, or call 202/682–5691.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
closed portions of meetings are for the
purpose of Panel review, discussion,
evaluation, and recommendations on
financial assistance under the National
Foundation on the Arts and the
Humanities Act of 1965, as amended,
including information given in
confidence to the agency. In accordance
with the determination of the Chairman
of February 15, 2012, these sessions will
be closed to the public pursuant to
subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of Title
5, United States Code.
SUMMARY:
Dated: August 10, 2012.
Kathy Plowitz-Worden
Panel Coordinator, National Endowment for
the Arts.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request
National Science Foundation.
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The National Science
Foundation (NSF) has submitted the
following information collection
requirement to OMB for review and
clearance under the Paperwork
SUMMARY:
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Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–
13. This is the second notice for public
comment; the first was published in the
Federal Register at 77 FR 30330, and
three comments were received. NSF is
forwarding the proposed renewal
submission to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for clearance
simultaneously with the publication of
this second notice. The full submission
may be found at: https://
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Comments regarding (a) Whether the
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of burden including
the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance
the quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; or (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 should be
addressed to: Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention:
Desk Officer for National Science
Foundation, 725—17th Street, NW.,
Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503,
and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports
Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard,
Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or
send email to splimpto@nsf.gov.
Comments regarding this information
collection are best assured of having
their full effect if received within 30
days of this notification. Copies of the
submission(s) may be obtained by
calling 703–292–7556.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Suzanne H. Plimpton at (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
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time,
Monday through Friday.
NSF may not conduct or sponsor a
collection of information unless the
collection of information displays a
currently valid OMB control number
and the agency informs potential
persons who are to respond to the
collection of information that such
persons are not required to respond to
the collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
The following are the comments, and
associated responses, resulting from the
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May 20, 2012 Federal Register notice
(77 FR 30330):
Comment: One institutional Financial
Official (FO) questioned why it was the
responsibility of the FO to submit the
Completion Report and not the
responsibility of the Coordinating
Official (CO). The FO was concerned
that the information gathered by them
may not be accurate.
Response: The CO and FO will have
access to the same Completion Report
module. The CO and FO can add
information to the Completion Report,
but only the FO can submit the
Completion Report which is tied to the
Annual Report. The CO can assist the
FO in obtaining accurate information
regarding the entries to the Completion
Report. The module has a General
Comments section in which the CO can
communicate with the FO regarding the
Completion Report update, as well as
alerting the FO of when the report is
ready for their submission. The FO will
certify the information, electronically
sign and date the report, and submit the
report.
Comment: One institutional CO
requested clarification of the ‘‘current
degree status’’. Did it mean type of
degree (i.e. MS or Ph.D.), or years
remaining until conferral of degree, or
something else. The CO stated that
knowledge of the specific information
requested by NSF is necessary in order
for them to obtain the needed personnel
to perform the work, as that institution
has a significant number of Fellows.
Response: The Completion Report
menu will have four columns to
populate, (1.) Degree Status, (2.)
Graduate Program Start Date, (3.) Degree
Sought, and (4.) Graduation Date. The
Degree Status will have four pull-down
choices- In Progress, Graduated,
Transferred, or Withdrawn. The
Graduate Program Start Date will
require a month and a year. The Degree
Sought will be pre-populated from the
Degree Sought field of the Fellow’s
Annual Activity Report. The Graduation
Date is required only if the Fellow’s
degree status is marked as ‘‘Graduated’’.
Comment: One institutional CO asked
how to report Fellows who are on an
approved leave (medical or military
deferral), as ‘‘In Progress’’ does not fit
their situation.
Response: All Fellows within the
Fellowship Period will be defined as In
Progress in the Completion Report. The
Fellowship Period is a five-year
Fellowship Period which includes three
Tenure Years of Financial Support
(Stipend and institutional Cost-ofEducation Allowance) and two Reserve
Years. In addition, Forfeit, Medical
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Deferral, or Military Deferral are
included in the Fellowship Period.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting
Requirements for the Graduate Research
Fellowship Program.
OMB Control No.: 3145–NEW.
Abstract: The purpose of the NSF
Graduate Research Fellowship Program
is to help ensure the vitality and
diversity of the scientific and
engineering workforce in the United
States. The program recognizes and
supports outstanding graduate students
who are pursuing research-based
master’s and doctoral degrees in fields
within NSF’s mission. The GRFP
provides three years of support, to be
used during a five-year fellowship
period, for the graduate education of
individuals who have demonstrated
their potential for significant
achievements in science and
engineering research.
The Graduate Research Fellowship
Program uses several sources of
information in assessing and
documenting program performance and
impact. These sources include reports
from program evaluation, the GRFP
Committee of Visitors, and data
compiled from the applications. In
addition, GRFP Fellows submit annual
activity reports to NSF.
The GRFP Completion report is
proposed as a new component of the
annual reporting submitted by each
GRFP institution to NSF. The
Completion Report and the existing
Program Expense Report will comprise
the GRFP Annual Report. GRFP
institutions will certify the current
status of all GRFP Fellows at the
institution. The current status will be
reported as either In Progress,
Graduated, Transferred, or Withdrawn.
For Graduate Fellows with Graduated
status, the graduation date is a required
reporting element. Collection of this
information will allow the program to
obtain information on the current status
of Fellows, the number and/or
percentage of Graduate Fellowship
recipients who complete a science or
engineering graduate degree, and an
estimate of time to degree completion.
The report must be certified and
submitted by the institution’s
designated Financial Official (FO)
annually.
Use of the Information: The
completion report data will provide the
GRFP with accurate Fellow information
regarding their completion of their
graduate programs. The data will be
used by NSF in its assessment of the
impact of its investments in the GRFP,
and will inform its program
management.
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Respondents: Academic institutions
with GRFP Fellows.
Estimated Number of Annual
Respondents: One from each of the 228
current GRFP institutions.
Burden on the Public: Overall average
time will be 15 minutes per Fellow
(6886 Fellows) for a total of 1722 hours
for all institutions with Fellows. An
estimate for institutions with 12 or
fewer Fellows will be 1 hour,
institutions with 12–48 fellows will be
4 hours, and institutions over 48
Fellows will be 10 hours.
Dated: August 10, 2012.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT
Submission for Review: Notice of
Change in Student’s Status, RI25–15
U.S. Office of Personnel
Management.
ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The Retirement Services,
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
offers the general public and other
federal agencies the opportunity to
comment on a revised information
collection request (ICR) 3206–0042,
Notice of Change in Student’s Status. As
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C.
chapter 35) as amended by the ClingerCohen Act (Pub. L. 104–106), OPM is
soliciting comments for this collection.
The Office of Management and Budget
is particularly interested in comments
that:
1. Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of functions
of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
2. Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
3. Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
4. 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,
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e.g., permitting electronic submissions
of responses.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted until October 15, 2012.
This process is conducted in accordance
with 5 CFR 1320.1.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to
U.S. Office of Personnel Management,
Retirement Services, Union Square
Room 370, 1900 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20415–3500, Attention:
Alberta Butler, or sent via electronic
mail to Alberta.Butler@opm.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A
copy of this ICR with applicable
supporting documentation may be
obtained by contacting the Retirement
Services Publications Team, Office of
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street
NW., Room 4332, Washington, DC
20415, Attention: Cyrus S. Benson, or
sent via electronic mail to
Cyrus.Benson@opm.gov or faxed to
(202) 606–0910.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: RI 25–15,
Notice of Change in Student’s Status, is
used to collect sufficient information
from adult children of deceased Federal
employees or annuitants to assure that
the child continues to be eligible for
payments from OPM.
Analysis
Agency: Retirement Operations,
Retirement Services, Office of Personnel
Management.
Title: Notice of Change in Student’s
Status.
OMB: 3206–0042.
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households.
Number of Respondents: 2,500.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 20.
Total Burden Hours: 833.
John Berry,
Director, U.S. Office of Personnel
Management.
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Submission for Review: Application for
Death Benefits Under the Federal
Employees Retirement System (SF
3104); and Documentation and
Elections in Support of Application for
Death Benefits When Deceased was an
Employee at the Time of Death (SF
3104B)
U.S. Office of Personnel
Management.
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30-Day Notice and request for
comments.
ACTION:
The Retirement Services,
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
offers the general public and other
federal agencies the opportunity to
comment on a revised information
collection request (ICR) 3206–0172,
Application for Death Benefits under
the Federal Employees Retirement
System and Documentation and
Elections in Support of Application for
Death Benefits When Deceased Was an
Employee at the Time of Death. As
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C.
chapter 35) as amended by the ClingerCohen Act (Pub. L. 104–106), OPM is
soliciting comments for this collection.
This information collection was
previously published in the Federal
Register on March 21, 2012 at Volume
77 FR 16567 allowing for a 60-day
public comment period. No comments
were received for this information
collection. The purpose of this notice is
to allow an additional 30 days for public
comments. The Office of Management
and Budget is particularly interested in
comments that:
1. Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of functions
of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
2. Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
3. Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
4. 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,
e.g., permitting electronic submissions
of responses.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted until September 14,
2012. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to
the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, 725 17th Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk
Officer for the Office of Personnel
Management or sent via electronic mail
to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or
faxed to (202) 395–6974.
SUMMARY:
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Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and
clearance under the Paperwork
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Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. This is the second notice for
public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 77
FR 30330, and three comments were received. NSF is forwarding the
proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second
notice. The full submission may be found at: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Comments regarding (a) Whether the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; or (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 should be addressed to: Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for
National Science Foundation, 725--17th Street, NW., Room 10235,
Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295,
Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Comments
regarding this information collection are best assured of having their
full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of
the submission(s) may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton at (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 between 8 a.m. and 8
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless
the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control
number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to
the collection of information that such persons are not required to
respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number.
The following are the comments, and associated responses, resulting
from the May 20, 2012 Federal Register notice (77 FR 30330):
Comment: One institutional Financial Official (FO) questioned why
it was the responsibility of the FO to submit the Completion Report and
not the responsibility of the Coordinating Official (CO). The FO was
concerned that the information gathered by them may not be accurate.
Response: The CO and FO will have access to the same Completion
Report module. The CO and FO can add information to the Completion
Report, but only the FO can submit the Completion Report which is tied
to the Annual Report. The CO can assist the FO in obtaining accurate
information regarding the entries to the Completion Report. The module
has a General Comments section in which the CO can communicate with the
FO regarding the Completion Report update, as well as alerting the FO
of when the report is ready for their submission. The FO will certify
the information, electronically sign and date the report, and submit
the report.
Comment: One institutional CO requested clarification of the
``current degree status''. Did it mean type of degree (i.e. MS or
Ph.D.), or years remaining until conferral of degree, or something
else. The CO stated that knowledge of the specific information
requested by NSF is necessary in order for them to obtain the needed
personnel to perform the work, as that institution has a significant
number of Fellows.
Response: The Completion Report menu will have four columns to
populate, (1.) Degree Status, (2.) Graduate Program Start Date, (3.)
Degree Sought, and (4.) Graduation Date. The Degree Status will have
four pull-down choices- In Progress, Graduated, Transferred, or
Withdrawn. The Graduate Program Start Date will require a month and a
year. The Degree Sought will be pre-populated from the Degree Sought
field of the Fellow's Annual Activity Report. The Graduation Date is
required only if the Fellow's degree status is marked as ``Graduated''.
Comment: One institutional CO asked how to report Fellows who are
on an approved leave (medical or military deferral), as ``In Progress''
does not fit their situation.
Response: All Fellows within the Fellowship Period will be defined
as In Progress in the Completion Report. The Fellowship Period is a
five-year Fellowship Period which includes three Tenure Years of
Financial Support (Stipend and institutional Cost-of-Education
Allowance) and two Reserve Years. In addition, Forfeit, Medical
Deferral, or Military Deferral are included in the Fellowship Period.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting Requirements for the
Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
OMB Control No.: 3145-NEW.
Abstract: The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Program is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific
and engineering workforce in the United States. The program recognizes
and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-
based master's and doctoral degrees in fields within NSF's mission. The
GRFP provides three years of support, to be used during a five-year
fellowship period, for the graduate education of individuals who have
demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science
and engineering research.
The Graduate Research Fellowship Program uses several sources of
information in assessing and documenting program performance and
impact. These sources include reports from program evaluation, the GRFP
Committee of Visitors, and data compiled from the applications. In
addition, GRFP Fellows submit annual activity reports to NSF.
The GRFP Completion report is proposed as a new component of the
annual reporting submitted by each GRFP institution to NSF. The
Completion Report and the existing Program Expense Report will comprise
the GRFP Annual Report. GRFP institutions will certify the current
status of all GRFP Fellows at the institution. The current status will
be reported as either In Progress, Graduated, Transferred, or
Withdrawn. For Graduate Fellows with Graduated status, the graduation
date is a required reporting element. Collection of this information
will allow the program to obtain information on the current status of
Fellows, the number and/or percentage of Graduate Fellowship recipients
who complete a science or engineering graduate degree, and an estimate
of time to degree completion. The report must be certified and
submitted by the institution's designated Financial Official (FO)
annually.
Use of the Information: The completion report data will provide the
GRFP with accurate Fellow information regarding their completion of
their graduate programs. The data will be used by NSF in its assessment
of the impact of its investments in the GRFP, and will inform its
program management.
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Respondents: Academic institutions with GRFP Fellows.
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: One from each of the 228
current GRFP institutions.
Burden on the Public: Overall average time will be 15 minutes per
Fellow (6886 Fellows) for a total of 1722 hours for all institutions
with Fellows. An estimate for institutions with 12 or fewer Fellows
will be 1 hour, institutions with 12-48 fellows will be 4 hours, and
institutions over 48 Fellows will be 10 hours.
Dated: August 10, 2012.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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