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Administration Board on September 25,
2013.
Gerard Poliquin,
Secretary of the Board.
NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE
ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Arts Advisory Panel Meeting
National Endowment for the
Arts, National Foundation on the Arts
and Humanities.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(Pub. L. 92–463), as amended, notice is
hereby given that one meeting of the
Arts Advisory Panel to the National
Council on the Arts will be held at the
Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20506 as
follows (ending time is approximate):
Opera (application review): This
meeting will be closed.
Dates: October 31, 2012. 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Further information with reference to
these meetings can be obtained from Ms.
Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Office of
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request
National Science Foundation.
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request.
AGENCY:
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 48553, and
one comment was 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 (including
comments) 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 f 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
SUMMARY:
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Dated: September 25, 2013.
Kathy Plowitz-Worden,
Panel Coordinator, National Endowment for
the Arts.
ACTION:
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SUMMARY:
Guidelines & Panel Operations, National
Endowment for the Arts, Washington,
DC 20506; plowitzk@arts.gov, or call
202–682–5691.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
closed portions of meetings are for the
purpose of Panel review, discussion,
evaluation, and recommendations on
financial assistance under the National
Foundation on the Arts and the
Humanities Act of 1965, as amended,
including information given in
confidence to the agency. In accordance
with the determination of the Chairman
of February 15, 2012, these sessions will
be closed to the public pursuant to
subsection (c)(6) of section 552b of Title
5, United States Code.
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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 1265, 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).
DATES: 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.
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:
Comments: As required by 5 CFR
1320.8(d), comments on the information
collection activities as part of this study
were solicited through publication of a
60-Day Notice in the Federal Register
on August 14, 2012, at 77 FR 48553. We
received one comment, to which we
here respond.
Commenter: The Center for Equal
Opportunity provided the following
comment:
We have a comment on this sentence
in yesterday’s Federal Register notice
(77 FR 48553, August 14, 2012, NSF
‘‘Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To
Establish an Information Collection’’):
‘‘From this knowledge, a benchmark for
progress towards creating a path of
equity in engineering for women, and
especially for racial/ethnic minorities
and persons with disabilities can be
established starting with the culture of
the centers.’’
Since the aim is a workplace
environment that is welcoming,
inclusive, and nondiscriminatory
toward all, we suggest this sentence be
rewritten as follows in this and future
Federal Register notices of this kind:
‘‘From this knowledge, a benchmark for
progress towards creating a path of
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equity in engineering for women and
men, and for all racial/ethnic groups
and persons with disabilities, can be
established starting with the culture of
the centers.’’
Not only is the wording more in
keeping with the principles of inclusion
and nondiscrimination, but it is
generally illegal for the government to
show favoritism or even use
classifications based on race, ethnicity,
or sex. See Adarand Constructors, Inc.
v. Pena, 515 U.S. 200, 227 (1995) (‘‘all
racial classifications . . . must be
analyzed by a reviewing court under
strict scrutiny’’); Mississippi University
for Women v. Hogan, 458 U.S. 718
(1982) (gender classifications require an
‘‘exceedingly persuasive justification’’).
See also Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights
Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000d (prohibiting
discrimination on the basis of race,
color, and national origin in federally
funded programs). Indeed, such
classifications and favoritism are
‘‘presumptively invalid’’ (see Personnel
Administrator v. Feeney, 442 U.S. 256
(1979)). The wording we suggest is in
line with that used by many other
federal agencies in their Federal
Register notices. See, for example, 76
FR 13422 (DHS), 77 FR 27013 (USDA),
77 FR 24268 (DoTreasury), 75 FR 78705
(HHS), 76 FR 8366 (EPA), 77 FR 15745
(DoEnergy), 77 FR 35063 (DoL), etc.
Response: In response to the
comment, the Need and Use of
Information Collection section was
modified to:
The NSF Engineering Research
Centers (ERCs) were established in 1985
with one of the goals being the
development of a diverse, globally
competitive engineering workforce. The
ERCs provide information regarding
diversity in the Centers through 10-year
diversity strategic plans and annual
reporting that includes demographic
data. However, beyond the numbers,
NSF does not have a good
understanding of the culture for
diversity inside these centers and how
it impacts faculty, students and their
success. This information will enable
NSF to have an unprecedented
perspective of the ERC diversity culture.
From this knowledge, a benchmark for
progress towards creating a path of
equity in engineering for women and
men, all racial/ethnic groups and
persons with disabilities, can be
established starting with the culture of
the centers. Also, with a better
understanding of the diversity efforts
and diversity culture within the ERCs,
the information will enable us to assess,
refine, and improve diversity efforts. We
want the ERCs to be inclusive
environments for all. This diversity
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climate survey will enable us to
evaluate how close we are to that goal.
For outside technical expertise, NSF
has consulted with the Center for
Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC) and
the Computer Integrated Surgical
Systems and Technology (CISST)
Engineering Research Centers that have
executed similar diversity surveys
across their member institutions. These
centers had success in developing a
survey with content specifically
designed to address the experiences
unique to ERC personnel. The
education, outreach and diversity staff
within these specific ERCs have been
available for consultation in the
developmental process of the survey.
After consideration of this comment,
we are moving forward with our
submission to OMB.
Title of Collection: Engineering
Research Center’s Diversity Climate
Survey.
OMB Number: 3145–NEW.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to establish an information
collection.
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climate survey will enable us to
evaluate how close we are to that goal.
Estimate of the Burden: This survey
will have 1,418 respondents and should
take no more than 30 minutes to
complete. This yields a burden time of
709 hours.
Respondents: Individuals; not-forprofit institutions
Estimated Number of Responses per
Survey: One
Dated:September 25, 2013.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Permits Issued Under the
Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
National Science Foundation.
Notice of permits issued under
the Antarctic Conservation of 1978,
Public Law 95–541.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Abstract
SUMMARY:
Proposed Project: We would like to
use Survey Monkey to administer a
diversity climate survey to the 17, active
NSF Engineering Research Centers. This
survey will have a mix of rating and
open-ended questions. Our goal is to
gain an understanding of the climate of
diversity within the ERCs.
Need and Use of Information
Collection: The NSF ERCs were
established in 1985 with one of the
goals being the development of a
diverse, globally competitive
engineering workforce. The ERCs
provide information regarding diversity
in the Centers through 10-year diversity
strategic plans and annual reporting that
includes demographic data. However,
beyond the numbers, NSF does not have
a good understanding of the culture for
diversity inside these centers and how
it impacts faculty, students and their
success. This information will enable
NSF to have an unprecedented
perspective of ERC diversity culture.
From this knowledge, a benchmark for
progress towards creating a path of
equity in engineering for women, and
especially for racial/ethnic minorities
and persons with disabilities can be
established starting with the culture of
the centers. Also, with a better
understanding of the diversity efforts
and diversity culture within the ERCs,
the information will enable us to assess,
refine, and improve diversity efforts. We
want the ERCs to be inclusive
environments for all. This diversity
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Polar Programs.
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The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is required to publish
notice of permits issued under the
Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978.
This is the required notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Adrian Dahood, ACA Permit Officer,
Division of Polar Programs, Rm. 755,
National Science Foundation, 4201
Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230.
Or by email: ACApermits@nsf.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August
22, 2013 the National Science
Foundation published a notice in the
Federal Register of a permit application
received. The permit was issued on
September 25, 2013 to: Jennifer Martin,
Permit No. 2014–008.
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COMMISSION
[Docket No. NRC–2013–0108]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
Review; Comment Request
Nuclear Regulatory
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and Management (OMB) review of
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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 48553, and one comment was 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 (including comments) 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 f
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 1265, 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).
DATES: 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.
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:
Comments: As required by 5 CFR 1320.8(d), comments on the
information collection activities as part of this study were solicited
through publication of a 60-Day Notice in the Federal Register on
August 14, 2012, at 77 FR 48553. We received one comment, to which we
here respond.
Commenter: The Center for Equal Opportunity provided the following
comment:
We have a comment on this sentence in yesterday's Federal Register
notice (77 FR 48553, August 14, 2012, NSF ``Notice of Intent To Seek
Approval To Establish an Information Collection''): ``From this
knowledge, a benchmark for progress towards creating a path of equity
in engineering for women, and especially for racial/ethnic minorities
and persons with disabilities can be established starting with the
culture of the centers.''
Since the aim is a workplace environment that is welcoming,
inclusive, and nondiscriminatory toward all, we suggest this sentence
be rewritten as follows in this and future Federal Register notices of
this kind: ``From this knowledge, a benchmark for progress towards
creating a path of
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equity in engineering for women and men, and for all racial/ethnic
groups and persons with disabilities, can be established starting with
the culture of the centers.''
Not only is the wording more in keeping with the principles of
inclusion and nondiscrimination, but it is generally illegal for the
government to show favoritism or even use classifications based on
race, ethnicity, or sex. See Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena, 515
U.S. 200, 227 (1995) (``all racial classifications . . . must be
analyzed by a reviewing court under strict scrutiny''); Mississippi
University for Women v. Hogan, 458 U.S. 718 (1982) (gender
classifications require an ``exceedingly persuasive justification'').
See also Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000d
(prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national
origin in federally funded programs). Indeed, such classifications and
favoritism are ``presumptively invalid'' (see Personnel Administrator
v. Feeney, 442 U.S. 256 (1979)). The wording we suggest is in line with
that used by many other federal agencies in their Federal Register
notices. See, for example, 76 FR 13422 (DHS), 77 FR 27013 (USDA), 77 FR
24268 (DoTreasury), 75 FR 78705 (HHS), 76 FR 8366 (EPA), 77 FR 15745
(DoEnergy), 77 FR 35063 (DoL), etc.
Response: In response to the comment, the Need and Use of
Information Collection section was modified to:
The NSF Engineering Research Centers (ERCs) were established in
1985 with one of the goals being the development of a diverse, globally
competitive engineering workforce. The ERCs provide information
regarding diversity in the Centers through 10-year diversity strategic
plans and annual reporting that includes demographic data. However,
beyond the numbers, NSF does not have a good understanding of the
culture for diversity inside these centers and how it impacts faculty,
students and their success. This information will enable NSF to have an
unprecedented perspective of the ERC diversity culture. From this
knowledge, a benchmark for progress towards creating a path of equity
in engineering for women and men, all racial/ethnic groups and persons
with disabilities, can be established starting with the culture of the
centers. Also, with a better understanding of the diversity efforts and
diversity culture within the ERCs, the information will enable us to
assess, refine, and improve diversity efforts. We want the ERCs to be
inclusive environments for all. This diversity climate survey will
enable us to evaluate how close we are to that goal.
For outside technical expertise, NSF has consulted with the Center
for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC) and the Computer Integrated Surgical
Systems and Technology (CISST) Engineering Research Centers that have
executed similar diversity surveys across their member institutions.
These centers had success in developing a survey with content
specifically designed to address the experiences unique to ERC
personnel. The education, outreach and diversity staff within these
specific ERCs have been available for consultation in the developmental
process of the survey.
After consideration of this comment, we are moving forward with our
submission to OMB.
Title of Collection: Engineering Research Center's Diversity
Climate Survey.
OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an
information collection.
Abstract
Proposed Project: We would like to use Survey Monkey to administer
a diversity climate survey to the 17, active NSF Engineering Research
Centers. This survey will have a mix of rating and open-ended
questions. Our goal is to gain an understanding of the climate of
diversity within the ERCs.
Need and Use of Information Collection: The NSF ERCs were
established in 1985 with one of the goals being the development of a
diverse, globally competitive engineering workforce. The ERCs provide
information regarding diversity in the Centers through 10-year
diversity strategic plans and annual reporting that includes
demographic data. However, beyond the numbers, NSF does not have a good
understanding of the culture for diversity inside these centers and how
it impacts faculty, students and their success. This information will
enable NSF to have an unprecedented perspective of ERC diversity
culture. From this knowledge, a benchmark for progress towards creating
a path of equity in engineering for women, and especially for racial/
ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities can be established
starting with the culture of the centers. Also, with a better
understanding of the diversity efforts and diversity culture within the
ERCs, the information will enable us to assess, refine, and improve
diversity efforts. We want the ERCs to be inclusive environments for
all. This diversity climate survey will enable us to evaluate how close
we are to that goal.
Estimate of the Burden: This survey will have 1,418 respondents and
should take no more than 30 minutes to complete. This yields a burden
time of 709 hours.
Respondents: Individuals; not-for-profit institutions
Estimated Number of Responses per Survey: One
Dated:September 25, 2013.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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