Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, 65908-65909 [2012-26716]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 65908 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 211 / Wednesday, October 31, 2012 / Notices qualify as printed publications. With respect to the ’581 patent, the Commission determined to review the ALJ’s construction of the claim term ‘‘linear array,’’ and the ALJ’s findings on infringement and invalidity in view of the proper construction of that claim term. The Commission also determined to review the ALJ’s finding that no domestic industry exists with respect to the ’581 patent. The Commission further determined to review the ALJ’s rejection of the BDT Respondents’ patent exhaustion defense. The Commission determined not to review the remaining issues decided in the ID. On September 4, 2012, the parties filed written submissions on the issues under review, remedy, the public interest, and bonding. On September 12, 2012, the parties filed reply briefs. The Commission did not receive any nonparty submissions. Having examined the record of this investigation, including the ALJ’s final ID and the parties’ submissions, the Commission has determined to remand the investigation to the ALJ with respect to the ’766 and the ’581 patents, and to extend the target date. Specifically, the Commission affirms, with modified reasoning, the ALJ’s finding that the BDT Respondents did not contributorily infringe the asserted claims of the ’766 patent. In particular, the Commission finds that Overland waived its right to argue that the requisite knowledge required for contributory infringement can be presumed. The Commission also finds that Overland has not proven that the BDT Respondents imported, sold for importation, or sold after importation within the United States, any Accused Products that contributed to IBM’s or Dell’s direct infringement after the BDT Respondents had knowledge of the ’766 patent. In addition, the Commission reverses the ALJ’s finding that the IBM documents related to the IBM 3570, 7331, 7336, and 3494 tape libraries do not qualify as ‘‘printed publications’’ under 35 U.S.C. 102, but affirms the ALJ’s finding that the IBM documents related to the IBM 3575 tape library do not qualify as ‘‘printed publications.’’ Accordingly, the Commission remands the investigation to the ALJ to consider whether the IBM documents that qualify as prior art anticipate or, in combination with their associated IBM tape library and/or U.S. Patent No. 6,434,090, render obvious the asserted claims of the ’766 patent. With respect to the ’581 patent, the Commission finds that the limitation ‘‘linear array’’ as recited in claims 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, and 16 means ‘‘media element storage locations [or cells] VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:08 Oct 30, 2012 Jkt 229001 arranged in one or more straight lines.’’ The Commission affirms, with modified reasoning, the ALJ’s finding of noninfringement. The Commission also affirms, with modified reasoning, the ALJ’s finding that the ’581 patent was not shown to be invalid. In addition, the Commission reverses the ALJ’s finding that Overland has failed to satisfy the technical prong of the domestic industry requirement. Specifically, the Commission finds that Overland has sustained its burden of showing by a preponderance of the evidence that at least its NEO 2000, 2000e, 4000, and 4000e tape libraries practice one or more claims of the ’581 patent. Accordingly, the Commission remands the investigation to the ALJ to consider whether Overland has satisfied the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement. Finally, the Commission affirms, with modified reasoning, the ALJ’s rejection of the BDT Respondents’ patent exhaustion defense. The Commission has extended the target date for completion of this investigation to March 25, 2013. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in section 210.50 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.50). By order of the Commission. Issued: October 25, 2012. Lisa R. Barton, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2012–26709 Filed 10–30–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P FOREIGN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT COMMISSION [F.C.S.C. 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Lock, Executive Officer, Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, 600 E Street NW., Suite 6002, Washington, DC 20579. Telephone: (202) 616–6975. Jaleh F. Barrett, Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2012–26851 Filed 10–29–12; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 4410–BA–P 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 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 38336. 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: 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31OCN1.SGM 31OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 211 / Wednesday, October 31, 2012 / Notices 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 these information collections 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: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including Federal holidays). 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: Monitoring for the National Science Foundation’s Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Program. OMB Control No.: 3145–0199. 1. Abstract This document has been prepared to support the clearance of data collection instruments to be used in the evaluation of the Math and Science Partnership (MSP) program. The goals for the program are to (1) ensure that all K–12 students have access to, are prepared for, and are encouraged to participate and succeed in challenging curricula and advanced mathematics and science courses; (2) enhance the quality, quantity, and diversity of the K–12 mathematics and science teacher workforce; and (3) develop evidencebased outcomes that contribute to our understanding of how students effectively learn mathematics and science. The motivational force for realizing these goals is the formation of partnerships between institutions of higher education (IHEs) and K–12 school districts. The role of IHE content faculty is the cornerstone of this intervention. In fact, it is the rigorous involvement of science, mathematics, and engineering faculty—and the expectation that both IHEs and K–12 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:08 Oct 30, 2012 Jkt 229001 school systems will be transformed— that distinguishes MSP from other education reform efforts. The components of the overall MSP portfolio include active projects whose initial awards were made prior MSP competitions: (1) Comprehensive Partnerships that implement change in mathematics and/or science educational practices in both higher education institutions and in schools and school districts, resulting in improved student achievement across the K–12 continuum; (2) Targeted Partnerships that focus on improved K–12 student achievement in a narrower grade range or disciplinary focus within mathematics or science; (3) Institute Partnerships: Teacher Institutes for the 21st Century that focus on the development of mathematics and science teachers as school—and districtbased intellectual leaders and master teachers; and (4) Research, Evaluation and Technical Assistance (RETA) projects that build and enhance largescale research and evaluation capacity for all MSP awardees and provide them with tools and assistance in the implementation and evaluation of their work. The MSP monitoring information system, comprised of eight web-based surveys and one paper survey, collects a common core of data about each component of MSP. The Web application for MSP has been developed with a modular design that incorporates templates and self-contained code modules for rapid development and ease of modification. A downloadable version will also be available for respondents who prefer a paper version that they can mail or fax to the external contractor. Use of the information: This information is required for effective program planning, administration, communication, program and project monitoring and evaluation, and for measuring attainment of NSF’s program, project and strategic goals, as required by the President’s Management agenda as represented by the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART); the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109–171) which established the Academic Competitiveness (ACC) and the NSF’s Strategic Plan. The Foundation’s FY 2006–2011 Strategic Plan describes four strategic outcome goals of Discovery, Learning, Research Infrastructure, and Stewardship. NSF’s complete strategic plan may be found at: https:// www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ. jsp?ods_key=nsf0648. PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65909 2. Expected Respondents Individuals or households, not-forprofit institutions, business or other for profit, and Federal State, local or tribal government. The expected respondents are principle investigators of all partnership and RETA projects; STEM and education faculty members and administrators who participated in MSP; school districts and IHEs that are partners in an MSP project; and teachers participating in Institute Partnerships. 3. Burden on the Public Number of Respondents: 2,348 Burden of the Public: The total estimate for this collection is 52,082 annual burden hours. This figure is based upon the previous 3 years of collecting information under this clearance and anticipated collections. The average annual reporting burden is estimated to be between 2 and 22 hours per respondent depending on whether a respondent is a direct participant who is self-reporting or representing a project and reporting on behalf of many project participants. The majority of respondents (60%) are estimated to require fewer than two hours to complete the survey. The burden on the public is negligible because the study is limited to project participants that have received funding from the MSP Program. Dated: October 25, 2012. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. 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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


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 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 38336. 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: 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

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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 these information 
collections 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, which is accessible 
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including Federal 
holidays).
    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: Monitoring for the National Science 
Foundation's Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Program.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-0199.

1. Abstract

    This document has been prepared to support the clearance of data 
collection instruments to be used in the evaluation of the Math and 
Science Partnership (MSP) program. The goals for the program are to (1) 
ensure that all K-12 students have access to, are prepared for, and are 
encouraged to participate and succeed in challenging curricula and 
advanced mathematics and science courses; (2) enhance the quality, 
quantity, and diversity of the K-12 mathematics and science teacher 
workforce; and (3) develop evidence-based outcomes that contribute to 
our understanding of how students effectively learn mathematics and 
science. The motivational force for realizing these goals is the 
formation of partnerships between institutions of higher education 
(IHEs) and K-12 school districts. The role of IHE content faculty is 
the cornerstone of this intervention. In fact, it is the rigorous 
involvement of science, mathematics, and engineering faculty--and the 
expectation that both IHEs and K-12 school systems will be 
transformed--that distinguishes MSP from other education reform 
efforts.
    The components of the overall MSP portfolio include active projects 
whose initial awards were made prior MSP competitions: (1) 
Comprehensive Partnerships that implement change in mathematics and/or 
science educational practices in both higher education institutions and 
in schools and school districts, resulting in improved student 
achievement across the K-12 continuum; (2) Targeted Partnerships that 
focus on improved K-12 student achievement in a narrower grade range or 
disciplinary focus within mathematics or science; (3) Institute 
Partnerships: Teacher Institutes for the 21st Century that focus on the 
development of mathematics and science teachers as school--and 
district-based intellectual leaders and master teachers; and (4) 
Research, Evaluation and Technical Assistance (RETA) projects that 
build and enhance large-scale research and evaluation capacity for all 
MSP awardees and provide them with tools and assistance in the 
implementation and evaluation of their work.
    The MSP monitoring information system, comprised of eight web-based 
surveys and one paper survey, collects a common core of data about each 
component of MSP. The Web application for MSP has been developed with a 
modular design that incorporates templates and self-contained code 
modules for rapid development and ease of modification. A downloadable 
version will also be available for respondents who prefer a paper 
version that they can mail or fax to the external contractor.
    Use of the information: This information is required for effective 
program planning, administration, communication, program and project 
monitoring and evaluation, and for measuring attainment of NSF's 
program, project and strategic goals, as required by the President's 
Management agenda as represented by the Office of Management and 
Budget's (OMB) Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART); the Deficit 
Reduction Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-171) which established the Academic 
Competitiveness (ACC) and the NSF's Strategic Plan. The Foundation's FY 
2006-2011 Strategic Plan describes four strategic outcome goals of 
Discovery, Learning, Research Infrastructure, and Stewardship. NSF's 
complete strategic plan may be found at: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ. jsp?ods--key=nsf0648.

2. Expected Respondents

    Individuals or households, not-for-profit institutions, business or 
other for profit, and Federal State, local or tribal government. The 
expected respondents are principle investigators of all partnership and 
RETA projects; STEM and education faculty members and administrators 
who participated in MSP; school districts and IHEs that are partners in 
an MSP project; and teachers participating in Institute Partnerships.

3. Burden on the Public

    Number of Respondents: 2,348
    Burden of the Public: The total estimate for this collection is 
52,082 annual burden hours.
    This figure is based upon the previous 3 years of collecting 
information under this clearance and anticipated collections. The 
average annual reporting burden is estimated to be between 2 and 22 
hours per respondent depending on whether a respondent is a direct 
participant who is self-reporting or representing a project and 
reporting on behalf of many project participants. The majority of 
respondents (60%) are estimated to require fewer than two hours to 
complete the survey. The burden on the public is negligible because the 
study is limited to project participants that have received funding 
from the MSP Program.

    Dated: October 25, 2012.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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