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Activities; Comment Request: Office of
Inspector General Review of Awardee
Implementation of NSF’s Requirement
for a Responsible Conduct of
Research Program
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The National Science
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action. After obtaining and considering
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submission requesting Office of
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than 3 years. Comments are invited on:
(a) Whether the proposed collection of
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Office of Inspector
General Review of Awardee
Implementation of NSF’s Requirement
for a Responsible Conduct of Research
Program.
OMB Approval Number: 3145–NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not
applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to establish an information
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Abstract: The National Science
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(NSF OIG) requests establishment of
data collection to assess awardee
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training in the responsible conduct of
research to undergraduate students,
graduate students, and postdoctoral
researchers who are supported by NSF.
Section 7009 of the America
COMPETES Act (codified at 42 U.S.C.
1862o–1) requires NSF to ensure that
‘‘each institution that applies for
financial assistance from the
Foundation for science and engineering
research or education describe in its
grant proposal a plan to provide
appropriate training and oversight in the
responsible and ethical conduct of
research * * *.’’ NSF’s implementation
of this requirement is described in the
NSF Proposal and Award Policies and
Procedures Guide, Part II—Award and
Administration Guide, Chapter IV, Part
B and is available at nsf.gov/pubs/
policydocs/pappguide/nsf11001/
aag_4.jsp#IVB.
The Office of Inspector General
provides independent oversight of
NSF’s programs and operations. NSF
OIG is responsible for promoting
efficiency and effectiveness in agency
programs and for preventing and
detecting fraud, waste, and abuse. NSF
OIG supports NSF in its mission by
safeguarding the integrity of NSF
programs and operations through audits,
investigations, and other reviews.
This information collection is
necessary for review of institutional
compliance with the responsible
conduct of research requirements. NSF
OIG will primarily use the data
collected to inform the Foundation and
Congress whether current responsible
conduct of research programs comply
with NSF’s requirement and to make
recommendations to strengthen these
programs if necessary. The results of the
information collection also will assist
NSF OIG in developing a responsible
conduct of research oversight plan.
The scope of this information request
will primarily address how awardees
have implemented NSF’s requirement
by interviewing three groups of people:
(1) Upper-level administrators (e.g., Vice
Presidents or Vice Provosts), program
administrators (e.g., Research Integrity
Officers or Compliance Officers), and
trainees who have participated in the
program (undergraduate students,
graduate students and postdoctoral
researchers). From the upper-level
administrators, we will request
information that will allow us to assess
the institution’s commitment to the
program, including resources (both
financial and staff), and how the
expectations for the program are
communicated to faculty and students.
We will request from the program
administrators specific information such
as course structure and content,
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participation requirements and options,
compliance tracking, faculty
participation, resource allocation, and
oversight. From the course participants,
we will request information about their
experiences in the courses with regard
to format, duration, content, and the
benefits and drawbacks of taking an
RCR course. The information collection
will be conducted through videoconferencing between NSF OIG and the
institutions’ participants.
Use of the Information: This
information is required for NSF OIG’s
effective oversight of NSF programs and
operations by reviewing institutions’
compliance with the responsible
conduct of research requirements of the
America COMPETES Act and NSF’s
Proposal and Award Policies and
Procedures Guide.
This collection primarily will be used
for accountability and evaluation
purposes, and to inform Congress and
NSF on the outcome of the information
collection.
Respondents: Institutions that receive
funding from NSF and are required to
provide adequate training on the
responsible conduct of research.
Number of Respondents: NSF OIG
anticipates collecting information from
a minimum of 20 institutions per year
and a maximum of 100 institutions.
Participants at each institution will
include at least one senior level
administrator, one representative from
the responsible conduct of research
program, and a group of students with
at least one undergraduate student, one
graduate student, and one postdoctoral
researcher. The information collection
will involve between 100 and 500
respondents per year.
Burden on the Public: NSF OIG
estimates that the time required for
information collection from each senior
level administrator will be
approximately 30 minutes, from each
representative from the responsible
conduct of research program
approximately 1.5 hours, and from
students and postdocs approximately 1
hour each.
At a minimum, each institution will
require 4 hours to complete the
information collection. The minimum
total time burden for 20 institutions per
year is 80 hours and 400 hours per year
for 100 universities.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request: Office
of Inspector General Review of Awardee Implementation of NSF's
Requirement for a Responsible Conduct of Research Program
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Inspector
General (OIG) is announcing plans to establish 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 Office of
Management and Budget (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 November 13, 2012 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
22030, or by email to splimpto@nsf.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne 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, which is accessible
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal
holidays).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Office of Inspector General Review of Awardee
Implementation of NSF's Requirement for a Responsible Conduct of
Research Program.
OMB Approval Number: 3145-NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an
information collection.
Abstract: The National Science Foundation Office of Inspector
General (NSF OIG) requests establishment of data collection to assess
awardee institutions' plans to provide adequate
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training in the responsible conduct of research to undergraduate
students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers who are
supported by NSF.
Section 7009 of the America COMPETES Act (codified at 42 U.S.C.
1862o-1) requires NSF to ensure that ``each institution that applies
for financial assistance from the Foundation for science and
engineering research or education describe in its grant proposal a plan
to provide appropriate training and oversight in the responsible and
ethical conduct of research * * *.'' NSF's implementation of this
requirement is described in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and
Procedures Guide, Part II--Award and Administration Guide, Chapter IV,
Part B and is available at nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappguide/nsf11001/aag_4.jsp#IVB.
The Office of Inspector General provides independent oversight of
NSF's programs and operations. NSF OIG is responsible for promoting
efficiency and effectiveness in agency programs and for preventing and
detecting fraud, waste, and abuse. NSF OIG supports NSF in its mission
by safeguarding the integrity of NSF programs and operations through
audits, investigations, and other reviews.
This information collection is necessary for review of
institutional compliance with the responsible conduct of research
requirements. NSF OIG will primarily use the data collected to inform
the Foundation and Congress whether current responsible conduct of
research programs comply with NSF's requirement and to make
recommendations to strengthen these programs if necessary. The results
of the information collection also will assist NSF OIG in developing a
responsible conduct of research oversight plan.
The scope of this information request will primarily address how
awardees have implemented NSF's requirement by interviewing three
groups of people: (1) Upper-level administrators (e.g., Vice Presidents
or Vice Provosts), program administrators (e.g., Research Integrity
Officers or Compliance Officers), and trainees who have participated in
the program (undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral
researchers). From the upper-level administrators, we will request
information that will allow us to assess the institution's commitment
to the program, including resources (both financial and staff), and how
the expectations for the program are communicated to faculty and
students. We will request from the program administrators specific
information such as course structure and content, participation
requirements and options, compliance tracking, faculty participation,
resource allocation, and oversight. From the course participants, we
will request information about their experiences in the courses with
regard to format, duration, content, and the benefits and drawbacks of
taking an RCR course. The information collection will be conducted
through video-conferencing between NSF OIG and the institutions'
participants.
Use of the Information: This information is required for NSF OIG's
effective oversight of NSF programs and operations by reviewing
institutions' compliance with the responsible conduct of research
requirements of the America COMPETES Act and NSF's Proposal and Award
Policies and Procedures Guide.
This collection primarily will be used for accountability and
evaluation purposes, and to inform Congress and NSF on the outcome of
the information collection.
Respondents: Institutions that receive funding from NSF and are
required to provide adequate training on the responsible conduct of
research.
Number of Respondents: NSF OIG anticipates collecting information
from a minimum of 20 institutions per year and a maximum of 100
institutions. Participants at each institution will include at least
one senior level administrator, one representative from the responsible
conduct of research program, and a group of students with at least one
undergraduate student, one graduate student, and one postdoctoral
researcher. The information collection will involve between 100 and 500
respondents per year.
Burden on the Public: NSF OIG estimates that the time required for
information collection from each senior level administrator will be
approximately 30 minutes, from each representative from the responsible
conduct of research program approximately 1.5 hours, and from students
and postdocs approximately 1 hour each.
At a minimum, each institution will require 4 hours to complete the
information collection. The minimum total time burden for 20
institutions per year is 80 hours and 400 hours per year for 100
universities.
Dated: September 11, 2012.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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