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docket submissions.
IV. Public Participation—Submission of
Comments on this Notice and Internet
Access to Comments and Submissions
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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://
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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
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files electronically. If you wish to mail
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must submit them to the OSHA Docket
Office (see the section of this notice
titled ADDRESSES). The additional
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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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