Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection, 65387-65388 [2013-25938]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 211 / Thursday, October 31, 2013 / Notices law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL obtains OMB approval for this information collection under Control Number 1293–0002. The current approval is scheduled to expire on October 31, 2013; however, it should be noted that existing information collection requirements submitted to the OMB receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. New requirements would only take effect upon OMB approval. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2013 (78 FR 49549). Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the address shown in the ADDRESSES section by November 30, 2013. In order to help ensure appropriate consideration, comments should mention OMB Control Number 1293– 0002. The OMB is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • 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, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Agency: DOL–VETS. Title of Collection: Eligibility Data Form: Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and Veterans’ Preference. OMB Control Number: 1293–0002. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,250. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 2,250. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 1,125. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:21 Oct 30, 2013 Jkt 232001 Dated: October 25, 2013. Michel Smyth, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–25800 Filed 10–30–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–79–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Meeting of National Council on the Humanities National Endowment for the Humanities. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that the National Council on the Humanities will meet for the following purposes: To advise the Acting Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) with respect to policies, programs and procedures for carrying out her functions; to review applications for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 951–960, as amended) and make recommendations thereon to the Acting Chairman; and to consider gifts offered to NEH and make recommendations thereon to the Acting Chairman. DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday and Friday, November 14–15, 2013, each day from 9:00 a.m. until adjourned. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Old Post Office Building, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20506. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for room numbers. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisette Voyatzis, Committee Management Officer, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Room 529, Washington, DC 20506, or call (202) 606–8322. Hearingimpaired individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the National Endowment for the Humanities’ TDD terminal at (202) 606–8282. Please provide advance notice of any special needs or accommodations, including for a sign language interpreter. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee meetings of the National Council for the Humanities will be held on November 14, 2013, as follows: The policy discussion session (open to the public) will convene at 9:00 a.m. and last until approximately 10:30 a.m., followed by the discussion of specific grant applications and programs before the Council (closed to the public) from 10:30 a.m. until adjourned. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65387 Challenge Grants: Room 726A. Digital Humanities: Room 402. Education Programs: Room M–07. Federal/State Partnership: Room 507. Preservation and Access: Room 415. Public Programs: Room 421. Research Programs: Room 315. The Plenary Session of the National Council for the Humanities will convene on November 15, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in Room M–09. The agenda for the morning session (open to the public) will be as follows: A. Minutes of the Previous Meeting B. Reports 1. Introductory Remarks 2. NEH Film Presentation 3. Staff Report 4. Congressional Report 5. Budget Report 6. Reports on Policy and General Matters a. Challenge Grants b. Digital Humanities c. Education Programs d. Federal/State Partnership e. Preservation and Access f. Public Programs g. Research Programs The remainder of the Plenary Session will be for consideration of specific applications and therefore will be closed to the public. As identified above, portions of the meeting of the National Council on the Humanities will be closed to the public pursuant to sections 552b(c)(4), 552b(c)(6) and 552b(c)(9)(b) of Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The closed sessions will include review of personal and/or proprietary financial and commercial information given in confidence to the agency by grant applicants, and discussion of certain information, the premature disclosure of which could significantly frustrate implementation of proposed agency action. I have made this determination pursuant to the authority granted me by the Chairman’s Delegation of Authority to Close Advisory Committee Meetings dated July 19, 1993. Dated: October 25, 2013. Lisette Voyatzis, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–25927 Filed 10–30–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7536–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection National Science Foundation. Notice and Request for Comments. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\31OCN1.SGM 31OCN1 65388 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 211 / Thursday, October 31, 2013 / Notices regional collaborations among academic, government and private sector stakeholders that advance scientific research, promote innovation and provide multiple societal benefits; and they broaden participation in science and engineering by engaging multiple institutions and organizations at all levels of research and education, and people within and among (EPSCoR jurisdictions. EPSCoR RII Track-1 projects are required to submit annual reports on progress and plans, which are used as a basis for performance review and determining the level of continued funding. To support this review and the management of an EPSCoR RII Track-1 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR project, project teams are required to COMMENTS: Contact Suzanne H. develop a set of performance indicators Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, for building sustainable infrastructure National Science Foundation, 4201 and capacity in terms of a strategic plan Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, for the project; measure performance Virginia 22230; telephone (703) 292– and revise strategies as appropriate; 7556; or send email to splimpto@ report on the progress relative to the nsf.gov. Individuals who use a project’s goals and milestones; and telecommunications device for the deaf describe changes in strategies, if any, for (TDD) may call the Federal Information submission annually to NSF. These Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 indicators are both quantitative and between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, descriptive and may include, for Monday through Friday. You also may example, the characteristics of project obtain a copy of the data collection personnel and students; aggregate instrument and instructions from Ms. demographics of participants; sources of Plimpton. financial support and in-kind support; expenditures by operational component; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Awardee Reporting characteristics of industrial and/or other Requirements for the Experimental sector participation; research activities; workforce development activities; Program to Stimulate Competitive external engagement activities; patents Research (EPSCoR) Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-1 (RII and patent licenses; publications; degrees granted to students involved in Track-1) Program. OMB Number: 3145–NEW. project activities; and descriptions of Expiration Date of Approval: Not significant advances and other outcomes applicable. of the EPSCoR RII Track-1 project’s Type of Request: Intent to seek efforts. Part of this reporting takes the approval to establish an information form of several spreadsheets to capture collection. specific information to demonstrate Abstract: progress towards achieving the goals of Proposed Project: the program. Such reporting The Experimental Program to requirements are included in the Stimulate Competitive Research cooperative agreement which is binding (EPSCoR) Research Infrastructure between the awardee institution and Improvement Track-1 (RII Track-1) NSF. Program advances science and Each project’s annual report addresses engineering capabilities in EPSCoR the following categories of activities: (1) jurisdictions for discovery, innovation Research, (2) education, (3) workforce and overall knowledge-based prosperity. development, (4) partnerships and EPSCoR RII Track-1 projects build collaborations, (5) communication and human, cyber, and physical dissemination, (6) sustainability, (7) infrastructure in EPSCoR jurisdictions, diversity, (8) management, and (9) stimulating sustainable improvements evaluation and assessment. For each of the categories the report in their Research & Development (R&D) is required to describe overall objectives capacity and competitiveness. for the year; specific accomplishments, EPSCoR RII Track-1 projects are impacts, outputs and outcomes; founded on key research themes that problems or challenges the project has empower knowledge generation, dissemination and application. They are encountered in making progress towards goals; and anticipated problems in generally inter- (or multi-)disciplinary performance during the following year. and involve effective jurisdictional and 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 December 30, 2013 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:21 Oct 30, 2013 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00125 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Use of the Information: NSF will use the information to continue funding of the EPSCoR RII Track-1 projects, and to evaluate the progress of the program. Estimate of Burden: 100 hours per project for twenty-nine projects for a total of 2,900 hours. Respondents: Non-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Responses per Report: One 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: October 28, 2013. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2013–25938 Filed 10–30–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. NRC–2013–0131] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of the OMB review of information collection and solicitation of public comment. AGENCY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The NRC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and that a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The NRC published a Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31OCN1.SGM 31OCN1

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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 December 30, 
2013 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

For Additional Information or Comments: 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: Awardee Reporting Requirements for the 
Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) 
Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-1 (RII Track-1) Program.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an 
information collection.
    Abstract:
    Proposed Project:
    The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) 
Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-1 (RII Track-1) Program 
advances science and engineering capabilities in EPSCoR jurisdictions 
for discovery, innovation and overall knowledge-based prosperity. 
EPSCoR RII Track-1 projects build human, cyber, and physical 
infrastructure in EPSCoR jurisdictions, stimulating sustainable 
improvements in their Research & Development (R&D) capacity and 
competitiveness.
    EPSCoR RII Track-1 projects are founded on key research themes that 
empower knowledge generation, dissemination and application. They are 
generally inter- (or multi-)disciplinary and involve effective 
jurisdictional and regional collaborations among academic, government 
and private sector stakeholders that advance scientific research, 
promote innovation and provide multiple societal benefits; and they 
broaden participation in science and engineering by engaging multiple 
institutions and organizations at all levels of research and education, 
and people within and among (EPSCoR jurisdictions.
    EPSCoR RII Track-1 projects are required to submit annual reports 
on progress and plans, which are used as a basis for performance review 
and determining the level of continued funding. To support this review 
and the management of an EPSCoR RII Track-1 project, project teams are 
required to develop a set of performance indicators for building 
sustainable infrastructure and capacity in terms of a strategic plan 
for the project; measure performance and revise strategies as 
appropriate; report on the progress relative to the project's goals and 
milestones; and describe changes in strategies, if any, for submission 
annually to NSF. These indicators are both quantitative and descriptive 
and may include, for example, the characteristics of project personnel 
and students; aggregate demographics of participants; sources of 
financial support and in-kind support; expenditures by operational 
component; characteristics of industrial and/or other sector 
participation; research activities; workforce development activities; 
external engagement activities; patents and patent licenses; 
publications; degrees granted to students involved in project 
activities; and descriptions of significant advances and other outcomes 
of the EPSCoR RII Track-1 project's efforts. Part of this reporting 
takes the form of several spreadsheets to capture specific information 
to demonstrate progress towards achieving the goals of the program. 
Such reporting requirements are included in the cooperative agreement 
which is binding between the awardee institution and NSF.
    Each project's annual report addresses the following categories of 
activities: (1) Research, (2) education, (3) workforce development, (4) 
partnerships and collaborations, (5) communication and dissemination, 
(6) sustainability, (7) diversity, (8) management, and (9) evaluation 
and assessment.
    For each of the categories the report is required to describe 
overall objectives for the year; specific accomplishments, impacts, 
outputs and outcomes; problems or challenges the project has 
encountered in making progress towards goals; and anticipated problems 
in performance during the following year.
    Use of the Information: NSF will use the information to continue 
funding of the EPSCoR RII Track-1 projects, and to evaluate the 
progress of the program.
    Estimate of Burden: 100 hours per project for twenty-nine projects 
for a total of 2,900 hours.
    Respondents: Non-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Report: One
    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: October 28, 2013.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2013-25938 Filed 10-30-13; 8:45 am]
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