Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting, 56236-56237 [2012-22409]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection
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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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: ‘‘Biological
Sciences Proposal Classification Form’’
OMB Approval Number: 3145–0203.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to renew an information
collection for three years.
Proposed Project: Five organizational
units within the Directorate of
Biological Sciences of the National
Science Foundation will use the
Biological Sciences Proposal
Classification Form. They are the
Division of Biological Infrastructure
(DBI), the Division of Environmental
Biology (DEB), the Division of
Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
(MCB), the Division of Integrative
Organismal Systems IOS) and Emerging
Frontiers (EF). All scientists submitting
proposals to these units will be asked to
complete an electronic version of the
Proposal Classification Form. The form
consists of brief questions about the
substance of the research and the
investigator’s previous federal support.
Each division will have a slightly
different version of the form. In this
way, submitters will only confront
response choices that are relevant to
their discipline.
Use of the Information: The
information gathered with the Biological
Sciences Proposal Classification Form
serves two main purposes. The first is
facilitation of the proposal review
process. Since peer review is a key
component of NSF’s grant-making
process, it is imperative that proposals
are reviewed by scientists with
appropriate expertise. The information
collected with the Proposal
Classification Form helps ensure that
the proposals are evaluated by
specialists who are well versed in
appropriate subject matter. This helps
maintain a fair and equitable review
process.
The second use of the information is
program evaluation. The Directorate is
committed to investing in a range of
substantive areas. With data from this
collection, the Directorate can calculate
submission rates and funding rates in
specific areas of research. Similarly, the
information can be used to identify
emerging areas of research, evaluate
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changing infrastructure needs in the
research community, and track the
amount of international research. As the
National Science Foundation is
committed to funding cutting-edge
science, these factors all have
implications for program management.
The Directorate of Biological Sciences
has a continuing commitment to
monitor its information collection in
order to preserve its applicability and
necessity. Through periodic updates
and revisions, the Directorate ensures
that only useful, non-redundant
information is collected. These efforts
will reduce excessive reporting burdens
Burden on the Public: The Directorate
estimates that an average of five minutes
is expended for each proposal
submitted. An estimated 6,500
responses are expected during the
course of one year for a total of 542
public burden hours annually.
Expected Respondents: Individuals.
Estimated Number of Responses:
6,500.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
6,500.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 542 hours.
Frequency of Responses: On occasion.
Dated: September 7, 2012.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Proposal Review Panel for Materials
Research; Notice of Meeting
In accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–
463 as amended), the National Science
Foundation announces the following
meeting:
Name: Site visit review of the
Materials Research Science and
Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the
Colorado School of Mines by the
Division of Materials Research (DMR)
#1203.
Dates & Times: October 4, 2012; 7:15
a.m.–5:30 p.m.; October 5, 2012; 8 a.m.–
4:45 p.m.
Place: Colorado School of Mines,
Golden, CO.
Type of Meeting: Part open.
Contact Person: Dr. Sean L. Jones,
Program Director, Materials Research
Science and Engineering Centers
Program, Division of Materials Research,
Room 1065, National Science
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard,
Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone (703)
292–2986.
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Purpose of Meeting: To provide
advice and recommendations
concerning further support of the
MRSEC at CSM.
Agenda:
Thursday, October 4, 2012
7:15 a.m.–3:45 p.m. Open—Review of
the MRSEC
3:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Closed—
Executive Session
Friday, October 5, 2012
8 a.m.–9 a.m. Closed—Executive
session
9 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Open—Review of
the MRSEC
10:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Closed—
Executive Session, Draft and
Review Report
Reason for Closing: The work being
reviewed may include information of a
proprietary or confidential nature,
including technical information;
financial data, such as salaries and
personal information concerning
individuals associated with the MRSEC.
These matters are exempt under 5
U.S.C. 552 b(c), (4) and (6) of the
Government in the Sunshine Act.
Dated: September 7, 2012.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
Activity for Which Permit Is Requested
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Permit Applications Received
Under the Antarctic Conservation Act
of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541)
In accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–
463, as amended), the National Science
Foundation (NSF) announces its intent
to hold proposal review meetings
throughout the year. The purpose of
these meetings is to provide advice and
recommendations concerning proposals
submitted to the NSF for financial
support. The agenda for each of these
meetings is to review and evaluate
proposals as part of the selection
process for awards. The review and
evaluation may also include assessment
of the progress of awarded proposals.
The majority of these meetings will take
place at NSF, 4201 Wilson Blvd.,
Arlington, Virginia 22230.
These meetings will be closed to the
public. The proposals being reviewed
include information of a proprietary or
confidential nature, including technical
information; financial data, such as
salaries; and personal information
concerning individuals associated with
the proposals. These matters are exempt
under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the
Government in the Sunshine Act. NSF
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The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is required to publish
a notice of permit applications received
to conduct activities regulated under the
Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978.
NSF has published regulations under
the Antarctic Conservation Act at Title
45 Part 670 of the Code of Federal
Regulations. This is the required notice
of permit applications received.
DATES: Interested parties are invited to
submit written data, comments, or
views with respect to this permit
application by October 12, 2012. This
application may be inspected by
interested parties at the Permit Office,
address below.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be
addressed to Permit Office, Room 755,
Office of Polar Programs, National
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson
Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Polly A. Penhale at the above address or
(703) 292–7420.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
National Science Foundation, as
directed by the Antarctic Conservation
Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–541), as
amended by the Antarctic Science,
Tourism and Conservation Act of 1996,
SUMMARY:
Proposal Review; Notice of Meetings
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Dated: September 7, 2012.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
National Science Foundation.
Notice of Permit Applications
Received under the Antarctic
Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law
95–541.
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has developed regulations for the
establishment of a permit system for
various activities in Antarctica and
designation of certain animals and
certain geographic areas a requiring
special protection. The regulations
establish such a permit system to
designate Antarctic Specially Protected
Areas.
The applications received are as
follows:
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will continue to review the agenda and
merits of each meeting for overall
compliance of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act.
These closed proposal review
meetings will not be announced on an
individual basis in the Federal Register.
NSF intends to publish a notice similar
to this on a quarterly basis. For an
advance listing of the closed proposal
review meetings that include the names
of the proposal review panel and the
time, date, place, and any information
on changes, corrections, or
cancellations, please visit the NSF Web
site: https://www.nsf.gov. This
information may also be requested by
telephoning, 703/292–8182.
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1. Applicant
Permit Application: 2013–020.
Lockheed Martin IS&GS, Antarctic
Support Contract, 7400 S. Tucson Way,
Centennial, CO 80112–3938.
Introduce non-indigenous species into
Antarctica. The applicant plans to
import and use commercially available,
freeze-dried marine bacterium, Vibrio
fisheri, NRRL B–11177, for experimental
use at the Crary Science and
Engineering Center (CSEC) at McMurdo
Station. This bacterium is used as one
of the reagents for the Microtox toxicity
analyzer, Azur Environmental model
500, 0073486. The bacterium is used
with a reconstituting reagent to
determine toxicity levels. All laboratory
plastic-ware (tubes tips, etc.) used with
the bacteria will be autoclaved to
destroy any residual bacteria.
Location
McMurdo Station. Antarctica.
Dates
October 10, 2012 to August 31, 2017.
Applicant
Permit Application: 2013–021.
Larissa Min, 1425 E. Prospect St., #5,
Seattle, WA 98112.
Activity for Which Permit Is Requested
Enter Antarctic Specially Protected
Areas. The applicant plans to enter
ASPA 105—Beaufort Island, ASPA
121—Cape Royds, ASPA 124—Cape
Crozier, ASPA 131—Canada Glacier,
ASPA 154—Cape Evans, ASPA 156—
Backdoor Bay, Cape Royds, ASPA 157—
Discovery Hut, and ASPA 172—Blood
Falls to photograph, audio tape and
shoot video of science teams working in
these various areas. In addition, the
applicant will photograph the historic
huts to document how the early
explorers coped with the environment.
The applicant will use these
observations to construct a creative
narrative of Antarctica and its scientific
pursuits.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-
463 as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the
following meeting:
Name: Site visit review of the Materials Research Science and
Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the Colorado School of Mines by the
Division of Materials Research (DMR) 1203.
Dates & Times: October 4, 2012; 7:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; October 5,
2012; 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Place: Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO.
Type of Meeting: Part open.
Contact Person: Dr. Sean L. Jones, Program Director, Materials
Research Science and Engineering Centers Program, Division of Materials
Research, Room 1065, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson
Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Telephone (703) 292-2986.
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Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and recommendations
concerning further support of the MRSEC at CSM.
Agenda:
Thursday, October 4, 2012
7:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Open--Review of the MRSEC
3:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed--Executive Session
Friday, October 5, 2012
8 a.m.-9 a.m. Closed--Executive session
9 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Open--Review of the MRSEC
10:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Closed--Executive Session, Draft and Review Report
Reason for Closing: The work being reviewed may include information
of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical
information; financial data, such as salaries and personal information
concerning individuals associated with the MRSEC. These matters are
exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552 b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the
Sunshine Act.
Dated: September 7, 2012.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
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