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(5) diversity, (6) management, and (7)
budget issues.
For each of the categories the report
will describe overall objectives and
metrics for the reporting period,
challenges or problems the facility has
encountered in making progress towards
goals, anticipated problems in the
following year, and specific outputs and
outcomes.
Facilities are required to file a final
report through the RPPR. Final reports
contain similar information and metrics
as annual reports, but are retrospective.
Use of the Information: NSF will use
the information to continue funding of
the DMR national user facilities, and to
evaluate the progress of the program.
Estimate of Burden: 200 hours per
facility for three national user facilities
for a total of 600 hours.
Respondents: Non-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Report: One from each of the DMR user
facilities.
Comments: 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 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.
Dated: April 12, 2013.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To
Establish an Information Collection
National Science Foundation.
Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
to request clearance 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),
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we are providing 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 three years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by June 17, 2013 to be
assured of consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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 between 8 a.m. and 8
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through
Friday. You also may obtain a copy of
the data collection instrument and
instructions from Ms. Plimpton.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting
Requirements for Nanoscale Science
and Engineering Centers (NSECs).
OMB Number: 3145–NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not
applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to establish an information
collection.
Overview of This Information
Collection
The Nanoscale Science and
Engineering Centers (NSECs) Program
supports innovation in the integrative
conduct of research, education, and
knowledge transfer. NSECs build
intellectual and physical infrastructure
within and between disciplines,
weaving together knowledge creation,
knowledge integration, and knowledge
transfer. NSECs conduct world-class
research through partnerships of
academic institutions, national
laboratories, industrial organizations,
and/or other public/private entities.
New knowledge thus created is
meaningfully linked to society.
NSECs enable and foster excellent
education, integrate research and
education, and create bonds between
learning and inquiry so that discovery
and creativity more fully support the
learning process. NSECs capitalize on
diversity through participation in center
activities and demonstrate leadership in
the involvement of groups
underrepresented in science and
engineering.
NSECs will be required to submit
annual reports on progress and plans,
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which will be used as a basis for
performance review and determining
the level of continued funding. To
support this review and the
management of a Center, NSECs will be
required to develop a set of management
and performance indicators for
submission annually to NSF via the
Research Performance Project Reporting
module in Research.gov and an external
technical assistance contractor that
collects programmatic data
electronically. These indicators are both
quantitative and descriptive and may
include, for example, the characteristics
of center personnel and students;
sources of financial support and in-kind
support; expenditures by operational
component; characteristics of industrial
and/or other sector participation;
research activities; education activities;
knowledge transfer activities; patents,
licenses; publications; degrees granted
to students involved in Center activities;
descriptions of significant advances and
other outcomes of the NSEC effort. Such
reporting requirements will be included
in the cooperative agreement which is
binding between the academic
institution and the NSF.
Each Center’s annual report will
address the following categories of
activities: (1) Research, (2) education,
(3) knowledge transfer, (4) partnerships,
(5) diversity, (6) management and (7)
budget issues.
For each of the categories the report
will describe overall objectives for the
year, problems the Center has
encountered in making progress towards
goals, anticipated problems in the
following year, and specific outputs and
outcomes.
NSECs are required to file a final
report through the RPPR and external
technical assistance contractor. Final
reports contain similar information and
metrics as annual reports, but are
retrospective.
Use of the Information: NSF will use
the information to continue funding of
the Centers, and to evaluate the progress
of the program.
Estimate of Burden: 200 hours per
center for thirteen centers for a total of
2600 hours.
Respondents: Non-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Report: One from each of the thirteen
NSECs.
Comments: 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
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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 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.
Dated: April 12, 2013.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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Early Career Doctorates Survey;
Extension of Public Comment Period;
Correction
AGENCY:
National Science Foundation.
The National Science
Foundation published a notice on April
12, 2013, at 78 FR 21979, seeking
comments on establishing the Early
Career Doctorates Survey. The
document contained an incorrect date.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Please send comments 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. 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).
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Correction
In the Federal Register of April 12,
2013, in FR Doc. 2013–08619, on page
21979, in the third column, correct the
DATES caption to read:
DATES: Comments on this notice will
now be accepted until June 10, 2013.
Dated: April 12, 2013.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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Advisory Committee on Reactor
Safeguards (RS); Meeting of the Acrs
Subcommittees on Reliability and
PRA; Revision to Notice of Meetings
The ACRS Subcommittee on
Reliability and PRA originally
scheduled for the morning of April 24,
2013, has been moved to the afternoon
of April 23, 2013, 1:00 p.m. until 5:00
p.m.
This notice was previously published
in the Federal Register on Monday,
April 8, 2013 [78 FR 20958].
Further information regarding these
meetings can be obtained by contacting
the Designated Federal Official (DFO),
John Lai (Telephone 301–415–5197 or
Email: John.Lai@nrc.gov) between 8:15
a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Dated: April 9, 2013.
Antonio Dias,
Technical Adviser, Advisory Committee on
Reactor Safeguards.
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ACTION:
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY
COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request
Upon Written Request, Copies Available
From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Investor
Education and Advocacy,
Washington, DC 20549–0213.
Extension: Rule 204–3.
OMB Control No. 3235–0047, SEC File No.
270–42.
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant
to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities
and Exchange Commission
(‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments
on the collection of information
summarized below. The Commission
plans to submit this existing collection
of information to the Office of
Management and Budget for extension
and approval.
The title for the collection of
information is ‘‘Rule 204–3 (17 CFR
275.204–3) under the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940.’’ (15 U.S.C. 80b).
Rule 204–3, the ‘‘brochure rule,’’
requires advisers to deliver their
brochures and brochure supplements at
the start of an advisory relationship and
to deliver annually thereafter the full
updated brochure or a summary of
material changes to their brochure. The
rule also requires that advisers deliver
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an amended brochure or brochure
supplement (or just a statement
describing the amendment) to clients
only when disciplinary information in
the brochure or supplement becomes
materially inaccurate. The brochure
assists the client in determining
whether to retain, or continue
employing, the adviser. The information
that Rule 204–3 requires to be contained
in the brochure is also used by the
Commission and staff in its
enforcement, regulatory, and
examination programs. This collection
of information is found at 17 CFR
275.204–3 and is mandatory.
The respondents to this information
collection are investment advisers
registered with the Commission. Our
latest data indicate that there were
10,754 advisers registered with the
Commission as of January 2, 2013. The
Commission has estimated that
compliance with rule 204–3 imposes a
burden of approximately 31 hours
annually based on an average adviser
having 1,200 clients. Based on this
figure, the Commission estimates a total
annual burden of 331,456 hours for this
collection of information.
Written comments are invited on: (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 the burden of the
collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information collected; 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.
Consideration will be given to
comments and suggestions submitted in
writing within 60 days of this
publication.
Please direct your written comments
to Thomas Bayer, Chief Information
Officer, Securities and Exchange
Commission, c/o Remi Pavlik-Simon,
6432 General Green Way, Alexandria,
VA 22312, or send an email to:
PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov.
Dated: April 11, 2013.
Kevin M. O’Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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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 clearance 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 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 three years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by June 17,
2013 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern
time, Monday through Friday. You also may obtain a copy of the data
collection instrument and instructions from Ms. Plimpton.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting Requirements for Nanoscale
Science and Engineering Centers (NSECs).
OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an
information collection.
Overview of This Information Collection
The Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centers (NSECs) Program
supports innovation in the integrative conduct of research, education,
and knowledge transfer. NSECs build intellectual and physical
infrastructure within and between disciplines, weaving together
knowledge creation, knowledge integration, and knowledge transfer.
NSECs conduct world-class research through partnerships of academic
institutions, national laboratories, industrial organizations, and/or
other public/private entities. New knowledge thus created is
meaningfully linked to society.
NSECs enable and foster excellent education, integrate research and
education, and create bonds between learning and inquiry so that
discovery and creativity more fully support the learning process. NSECs
capitalize on diversity through participation in center activities and
demonstrate leadership in the involvement of groups underrepresented in
science and engineering.
NSECs will be required to submit annual reports on progress and
plans, which will be used as a basis for performance review and
determining the level of continued funding. To support this review and
the management of a Center, NSECs will be required to develop a set of
management and performance indicators for submission annually to NSF
via the Research Performance Project Reporting module in Research.gov
and an external technical assistance contractor that collects
programmatic data electronically. These indicators are both
quantitative and descriptive and may include, for example, the
characteristics of center personnel and students; sources of financial
support and in-kind support; expenditures by operational component;
characteristics of industrial and/or other sector participation;
research activities; education activities; knowledge transfer
activities; patents, licenses; publications; degrees granted to
students involved in Center activities; descriptions of significant
advances and other outcomes of the NSEC effort. Such reporting
requirements will be included in the cooperative agreement which is
binding between the academic institution and the NSF.
Each Center's annual report will address the following categories
of activities: (1) Research, (2) education, (3) knowledge transfer, (4)
partnerships, (5) diversity, (6) management and (7) budget issues.
For each of the categories the report will describe overall
objectives for the year, problems the Center has encountered in making
progress towards goals, anticipated problems in the following year, and
specific outputs and outcomes.
NSECs are required to file a final report through the RPPR and
external technical assistance contractor. Final reports contain similar
information and metrics as annual reports, but are retrospective.
Use of the Information: NSF will use the information to continue
funding of the Centers, and to evaluate the progress of the program.
Estimate of Burden: 200 hours per center for thirteen centers for a
total of 2600 hours.
Respondents: Non-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Responses per Report: One from each of the
thirteen NSECs.
Comments: 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
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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 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.
Dated: April 12, 2013.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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