National Science Board; Sunshine Act Meetings; Notice, 1885 [2013-00334]

Download as PDF 1885 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 6 / Wednesday, January 9, 2013 / Notices for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) serves as a central Federal clearinghouse for the collection, interpretation, analysis, and dissemination of objective data on science, engineering, technology, and research and development for use by practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and the public. The Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) is part of an integrated survey system that meets the human resources part of this mission. The SED has been conducted annually since 1958 and is jointly sponsored by six Federal agencies in order to avoid duplication. It is an accurate, timely source of information on one of our Nation’s most important resources—highly educated individuals. Data are obtained via paper questionnaire or Web survey from each person earning a research doctorate at the time they receive the degree. Data are collected on their field of specialty, educational background, sources of support in graduate school, debt level, postgraduation plans for employment, and demographic characteristics. The Federal government, universities, researchers, and others use the information extensively. The National Science Foundation, as the lead agency, publishes statistics from the survey in several reports, but primarily in the annual publication series, ‘‘Science and Engineering Doctorates’’ and the Interagency Report, ‘‘Doctorate Recipients from U.S. Universities.’’ These reports are available in print and electronically on the World Wide Web. The survey will be collected in conformance with the Privacy Act of 1974. Responses from individuals are voluntary. NSF will ensure that all individually identifiable information collected will be kept strictly confidential and will be used for research or statistical purposes, analyzing data, and preparing scientific reports and articles. 2. Expected Respondents: A total response rate of 92.8% of the 49,010 persons who earned a research doctorate was obtained in academic year 2011. This level of response rate has been consistent for several years. The respondents will be individuals and the estimated number of respondents annually is around 48,000 (based on the 2011 response rate). 3. Estimate of Burden: In 2014, approximately 52,000 individuals are expected to receive research doctorates from United States institutions. The Foundation estimates that, on average, 20 minutes per respondent will be required to complete the survey. The annual respondent burden for completing the SED is therefore VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:39 Jan 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 estimated at 17,333 hours, based on 52,000 respondents. Additional time is needed to complete the Missing Information Letter (MIL), which is sent to any survey respondent who did not provide data on any of eight ‘‘critical items’’ (year of Master’s, year of Bachelor’s, postgraduation location (state or country), birth date, citizenship status, race, ethnicity, and gender) on their original response. Most MILs address fewer than eight missing items. Based on past results, the average respondent is expected to spend two minutes completing the MIL. The SED receives an average of 2,000 completed MILs each survey round, for an annual MIL completion burden estimate of 67 hours. In addition to the actual survey, the SED also requires the collection of administrative data from participating institutions. The Institutional Coordinator at the institution helps distribute the survey, track it, collect it and submit the completed questionnaires to the SED survey contractor. Based on focus groups conducted with Institutional Coordinators, it is estimated that the SED demands no more than 1% of the Institutional Coordinator’s time over the course of a year, which computes to 20 hours per year per individual contact (40 hours per week × 50 weeks per year × .01). With 530 programs participating in the SED, the estimated annual burden to Institutional Coordinators of administering the SED is 10,600 hours. Therefore, the total annual information burden for the SED is estimated to be 28,000 hours. This is higher than the last annual estimate approved by OMB due to the increased number of respondents (doctorate recipients). Dated: January 3, 2013. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2013–00179 Filed 1–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P National Science Board; Sunshine Act Meetings; Notice The National Science Board, pursuant to NSF regulations (45 CFR part 614), the National Science Foundation Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1862n–5), and the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), hereby gives notice in regard to the scheduling of a teleconference meeting of the Executive Committee National Science Board. Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 National Monday, January 7, 2012 from 2:00–2:15 p.m. DATE AND TIME: SUBJECT MATTER: Review of Board member proposal requesting NSF funding. STATUS: Closed. This meeting will be held by teleconference originating at the National Science Board Office, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230. PLACE: Please refer to the National Science Board Web site www.nsf.gov/ nsb for additional information. Meeting information and schedule updates (time, place, subject matter or status of meeting) may be found at https:// www.nsf.gov/nsb/notices/. UPDATES: Dedric A. Carter, 703/ 292–8002, (dacarter@nsf.gov). AGENCY CONTACT: Ann Bushmiller, NSB Senior Legal Counsel. [FR Doc. 2013–00334 Filed 1–7–13; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION Corporate Administration Committee Board of Directors Meeting; Sunshine Act 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2013. TIME AND DATE: 1325 G Street NW., Suite 800, Boardroom, Washington, DC 20005. PLACE: STATUS: Open. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Erica Hall, Assistant Corporate Secretary, (202) 220–2376; ehall@nw.org. AGENDA: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION PO 00000 AGENCY HOLDING MEETING: Science Board. Sfmt 9990 I. Call to Order II. Officer Performance Reviews III. Human Resources Update IV. Corporate Administration Committee Charter V. Adjournment Erica Hall, Assistant Corporate Secretary. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 9, 2013)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-00334]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


National Science Board; Sunshine Act Meetings; Notice

    The National Science Board, pursuant to NSF regulations (45 CFR 
part 614), the National Science Foundation Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
1862n-5), and the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), 
hereby gives notice in regard to the scheduling of a teleconference 
meeting of the Executive Committee National Science Board.

AGENCY HOLDING MEETING: National Science Board.

DATE AND TIME: Monday, January 7, 2012 from 2:00-2:15 p.m.

SUBJECT MATTER: Review of Board member proposal requesting NSF funding.

STATUS: Closed.

PLACE: This meeting will be held by teleconference originating at the 
National Science Board Office, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson 
Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230.

UPDATES: Please refer to the National Science Board Web site 
www.nsf.gov/nsb for additional information. Meeting information and 
schedule updates (time, place, subject matter or status of meeting) may 
be found at https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/notices/.

AGENCY CONTACT: Dedric A. Carter, 703/292-8002, (dacarter@nsf.gov).

Ann Bushmiller,
NSB Senior Legal Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2013-00334 Filed 1-7-13; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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