Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, 8510-8511 [2014-03049]

Download as PDF 8510 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 29 / Wednesday, February 12, 2014 / Notices Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities. Title of Proposal: General Clearance Authority to Develop Evaluation Instruments for the National Endowment for the Humanities. OMB Number: N/A. Affected Public: NEH grantees. Total Respondents: 600. Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Total Responses: 600. Average Time per Response: 60 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 600 hours. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the information collection request. These comments will also become a matter of public record. Dated: February 3, 2014. Carole Watson, Deputy Chairman. [FR Doc. 2014–02986 Filed 2–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7536–01–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Meetings of Humanities Panel National Endowment for the Humanities. ACTION: Notice of Meetings. AGENCY: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that twelve meetings of the Humanities Panel will be held during March 2014, as follows. The purpose of the meetings is for panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendation of applications for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 951–960, as amended). DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for meeting dates. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Old Post Office Building, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20506. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for meeting room numbers. SUMMARY: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:11 Feb 11, 2014 Jkt 232001 Meetings 1. DATE: March 18, 2014. TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ROOM: Via conference call. This meeting will discuss applications on the subject of Social Sciences for the Collaborative Research grant program, submitted to the Division of Research Programs. 2. DATE: March 19, 2014. TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ROOM: Via conference call. This meeting will discuss applications on the subject of New World Archeology for the Collaborative Research grant program, submitted to the Division of Research Programs. 3. DATE: March 20, 2014. TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ROOM: Via conference call. This meeting will discuss applications on the subject of History for the Collaborative Research grant program, submitted to the Division of Research Programs. 4. DATE: March 25, 2014. TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ROOM: Via conference call. This meeting will discuss applications on the subject of The Americas for the Collaborative Research grant program, submitted to the Division of Research Programs. 5. DATE: March 25, 2014. TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ROOM: Via conference call. This meeting will discuss applications on the subject of U.S. History and Culture for the Museums, Libraries, and Cultural Organizations: Implementation Grants program, submitted to the Division of Public Programs. 6. DATE: March 25, 2014. TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ROOM: 415. This meeting will discuss applications for the Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access. 7. DATE: March 26, 2014. TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ROOM: 415. This meeting will discuss applications for the Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections grant program, submitted to the Division of Preservation and Access. 8. DATE: March 26, 2014. TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ROOM: Via conference call. This meeting will discuss applications on the subject of Old World Archeology for the Collaborative Research grant program, submitted to the Division of Research Programs. 9. DATE: March 26, 2014. TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ROOM: 426. This meeting will discuss applications on the subject of History for the Media Projects: Production Grants program, submitted to the Division of Public Programs. 10. DATE: March 27, 2014. TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ROOM: Via conference call. This meeting will discuss applications on the subject of Philosophy, Religion, and the History of PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Science for the Collaborative Research grant program, submitted to the Division of Research Programs. 11. DATE: March 27, 2014. TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ROOM: 426. This meeting will discuss applications on the subject of U.S. History and Culture for the Museums, Libraries, and Cultural Organizations: Implementation Grants program, submitted to the Division of Public Programs. 12. DATE: March 28, 2014. TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ROOM: Via conference call. This meeting will discuss applications on the subject of Arts and Literature for the Collaborative Research grant program, submitted to the Division of Research Programs. Because these meetings will include review of personal and/or proprietary financial and commercial information given in confidence to the agency by grant applicants, the meetings will be closed to the public pursuant to sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) of Title 5, U.S.C., as amended. 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: February 6, 2014. Lisette Voyatzis, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–02985 Filed 2–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7536–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request National Science Foundation. Submission for OMB review; comment request. AGENCY: ACTION: 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. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2013, at 78 FR 21160, 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 (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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 29 / Wednesday, February 12, 2014 / Notices 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 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: Title of Collection: 2013 Microbusiness Innovation Science and Technology Survey. OMB Number: 3145–NEW. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an information collection. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 innovationrelated data from small, independent VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:11 Feb 11, 2014 Jkt 232001 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. 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 Respondents: 3,200. Burden on the Public: 1,600 total hours (30 minutes per respondent). Dated: February 7, 2014. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2014–03049 Filed 2–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8511 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC–2014–0021] Corrective Action Programs for Fuel Cycle Facilities Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Draft regulatory guide; request for comment. AGENCY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment draft regulatory guide (DG), DG–3044, ‘‘Corrective Action Programs for Fuel Cycle Facilities.’’ This DG describes methods and procedures that the NRC staff considers acceptable when developing corrective action programs (CAPs) for fuel cycle facilities. DATES: Submit comments by March 14, 2014. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the NRC is able to ensure consideration only for comments received on or before this date. Although a time limit is given, comments and suggestions in connection with items for inclusion in guides currently being developed or improvements in all published guides are encouraged at any time. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by the following methods (unless this document describes a different method for submitting comments on a specific subject): • Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC–2014–0021. Address questions about NRC dockets to Carol Gallagher; telephone: 301–287–3422; email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For technical questions, contact the individuals listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. • Mail comments to: Cindy Bladey, Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB), Office of Administration, Mail Stop: 3WFN 06A– A44M, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555– 0001. For additional direction on accessing information and submitting comments, see ‘‘Accessing Information and Submitting Comments’’ in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sabrina Atack, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, telephone: 301–287–9075, email: Sabrina.Atack@nrc.gov; or Steve Burton, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, telephone: 301–415–7000, email: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2014)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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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. This is the second 
notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal 
Register on April 9, 2013, at 78 FR 21160, 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 (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

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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 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:
    Title of Collection: 2013 Microbusiness Innovation Science and 
Technology Survey.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an 
information collection.

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.

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 Respondents: 3,200.
    Burden on the Public: 1,600 total hours (30 minutes per 
respondent).

    Dated: February 7, 2014.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2014-03049 Filed 2-11-14; 8:45 am]
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