Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection, 21160-21161 [2013-08177]

Download as PDF 21160 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 68 / Tuesday, April 9, 2013 / Notices assistance in using the Internet to locate docket submissions. IV. Public Participation—Submission of Comments on this Notice and Internet Access to Comments and Submissions sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Affected Public: Business or other forprofits; Federal Government; State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 1. Frequency of Recordkeeping: On occasion. Total Responses: 1. Average Time Per Response: 0. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1. Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance). $0. Signed at Washington, DC, on April 3, 2013. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. You may submit comments in response to this document as follows: (1) Electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile (fax); or (3) by hard copy. All comments, attachments, and other material must identify the Agency name and the OSHA docket number for the ICR (OSHA Docket No. OSHA–2010– 0020). You may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference to an electronic or facsimile submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES). The additional materials must clearly identify your electronic comments by your name, date, and the docket number so the Agency can attach them to your comments. Due to security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a significant delay in the receipt of comments. For information about security procedures concerning the delivery of materials by hand, express delivery, messenger, or courier service, please contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–2350, (TTY (877) 889–5627). Comments and submissions are posted without change at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and dates of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through this Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Information on using the https:// www.regulations.gov Web site to submit comments and access the docket is available at the Web site’s ‘‘User Tips’’ link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about materials not available through the Web site, and for VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:19 Apr 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 V. Authority and Signature David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 1–2012 (77 FR 3912). [FR Doc. 2013–08182 Filed 4–8–13; 8:45 am] Comments: Address comments within 30-days to Andrew Hertzberg, Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Washington, DC 20503; by email at AHertzberg@ondcp.eop.gov; or by fax at (202) 395–6721. For further information, contact Mr. Hertzberg at (202) 395–6353. Signed in Washington, DC on April 3, 2013. Daniel R. Petersen, Deputy General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2013–08154 Filed 4–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3180–02–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION BILLING CODE 4510–26–P Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY AGENCY: Paperwork Reduction Act; 30-Day Notice Office of National Drug Control Policy. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) proposes the extension of three existing data collection instruments used in the production of ONDCP’s National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign advertising and Media Campaign advertising tracking. Purpose: The National Youth AntiDrug Media Campaign is in the process of extending three data collection instruments. These data collection instruments—pre-production qualitative (or ‘‘focus group’’) testing of creative advertising concepts (OMB 3201–0011), pre-broadcast quantitative (or ‘‘copy’’) testing of developed advertising (OMB 3201–0006), and a tracking study to measure advertising effectiveness (OMB 3201–0010)—are critical to the continuity and improvement of the Media Campaign. Type of Collections: OMB 3201–0011– Qualitative Research—Focus groups; OMB 3201–0006—Copy testing—15minute online interviews; OMB 3201– 0010—Tracking Study—15-minute online interviews. Title of Collections: See above. Frequency: OMB 3201–0011— Qualitative Research—Quarterly; OMB 3201–0006—Copy testing—Quarterly; OMB 3201–0010—Tracking Study— Weekly. Affected Public: Teenagers and adult influencers of teenagers. Estimated Burden: OMB 3201–0011— Qualitative Research—$19,800; OMB 3201–0006—Copy testing—$16,500; OMB 3201–0010—Tracking Study— $37,700. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National Science Foundation. Notice and request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request approval of this collection. In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), we are providing an opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years. DATES: Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden or any other aspect of this collection of information requirements by June 10, 2013. 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 22230, or by email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Comments: Written 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; or (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those E:\FR\FM\09APN1.SGM 09APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 68 / Tuesday, April 9, 2013 / Notices who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (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: Microbusiness, Innovation, Science & Technology Survey. OMB Approval Number: 3145–New. Expiration Date: Not applicable. Overview of This Information Collection sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) plans to conduct a pilot of the new Microbusiness Innovation Science & Technology (MIST) Survey. MIST will collect R&D and other innovationrelated data from small, independent U.S. microbusinesses with fewer than five employees. In addition to general information—primary business activity, year business was formed, and number of employees—this survey will collect the following: • Business data on R&D activity and funding, • Number of employees and R&D employees, • Sales of goods and services, • Operating agreements and licensing activities with universities, other businesses, and government agencies (federal, state, and local), • Experience with several forms of technology transfer, • Use and importance of patents and other forms of intellectual property, • Sources of technical knowledge, and • Demographic and entrepreneurial characteristics of the business owner. Consult With Other Agencies & the Public NSF has consulted with other agencies and has not found another project similar in scope. A request for public comments will be solicited through announcement of data collection in the Federal Register. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:19 Apr 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 Background NCSES is broadly tasked with measuring the role of science and technology (S&T) in the United States’ economy and abroad. A major component of this activity is its sponsorship of the Business Research and Development (R&D) Innovation Survey (BRDIS), which collects information annually on research and development and related activities performed within the United States by industrial firms. In 2004 the National Academy of Sciences’ Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT) reviewed NSF’s portfolio of R&D surveys and recommended that NSF explore ways to measure firm innovation and investigate the incidence of R&D activities in growing sectors, such as small business enterprises, not currently covered by BRDIS. BRDIS collects information annually on research and development and related activities performed within the United States by industrial firms. However, businesses with fewer than five employees are excluded from this survey. MIST will fill that void. Respondents: Establishments (Typically owners or senior level managers of microbusinesses). Number of Principal Investigator Respondents: 1,600. Burden on the Public: 400 total hours. Dated: April 4, 2013. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2013–08177 Filed 4–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request National Science Foundation. Submission for OMB review; comment request. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13 (44 USC U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), and as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the National Science Foundation invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this information collection. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 78 FR 1884 and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. The full submission may be PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21161 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; (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 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. 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: Survey of Earned Doctorates. OMB Control Number: 3145–0019. Summary of Collection: Established within the National Science Foundation by the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 § 505, codified in the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, the National Center 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 E:\FR\FM\09APN1.SGM 09APN1

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[FR Doc No: 2013-08177]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information 
Collection

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request approval of this collection. In accordance with the requirement 
of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. 
L. 104-13), we are providing an opportunity for public comment on this 
action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will 
prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of this 
collection for no longer than 3 years.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the 
burden or any other aspect of this collection of information 
requirements by June 10, 2013.

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 
22230, or by email to splimpto@nsf.gov.
    Comments: Written 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; or (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those

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who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, 
Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (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: Microbusiness, Innovation, Science & Technology Survey.
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-New.
    Expiration Date: Not applicable.

Overview of This Information Collection

    The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) 
of the National Science Foundation (NSF) plans to conduct a pilot of 
the new Microbusiness Innovation Science & Technology (MIST) Survey. 
MIST will collect R&D and other innovation-related data from small, 
independent U.S. microbusinesses with fewer than five employees. In 
addition to general information--primary business activity, year 
business was formed, and number of employees--this survey will collect 
the following:
     Business data on R&D activity and funding,
     Number of employees and R&D employees,
     Sales of goods and services,
     Operating agreements and licensing activities with 
universities, other businesses, and government agencies (federal, 
state, and local),
     Experience with several forms of technology transfer,
     Use and importance of patents and other forms of 
intellectual property,
     Sources of technical knowledge, and
     Demographic and entrepreneurial characteristics of the 
business owner.

Consult With Other Agencies & the Public

    NSF has consulted with other agencies and has not found another 
project similar in scope. A request for public comments will be 
solicited through announcement of data collection in the Federal 
Register.

Background

    NCSES is broadly tasked with measuring the role of science and 
technology (S&T) in the United States' economy and abroad. A major 
component of this activity is its sponsorship of the Business Research 
and Development (R&D) Innovation Survey (BRDIS), which collects 
information annually on research and development and related activities 
performed within the United States by industrial firms. In 2004 the 
National Academy of Sciences' Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT) 
reviewed NSF's portfolio of R&D surveys and recommended that NSF 
explore ways to measure firm innovation and investigate the incidence 
of R&D activities in growing sectors, such as small business 
enterprises, not currently covered by BRDIS. BRDIS collects information 
annually on research and development and related activities performed 
within the United States by industrial firms. However, businesses with 
fewer than five employees are excluded from this survey. MIST will fill 
that void.
    Respondents: Establishments (Typically owners or senior level 
managers of microbusinesses).
    Number of Principal Investigator Respondents: 1,600.
    Burden on the Public: 400 total hours.

    Dated: April 4, 2013.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2013-08177 Filed 4-8-13; 8:45 am]
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