Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers and NIST Research Experience for Teachers Application Requirements, 25580-25581 [2014-10173]

Download as PDF 25580 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 86 / Monday, May 5, 2014 / Notices Diversity of company size and location may also be considered during the review process. Referrals from political organizations and any documents containing references to partisan political activities (including political contributions) will be removed from an applicant’s submission and not considered during the selection process. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Timeline for Recruitment and Applications AGENCY: Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce Department trade mission calendar (https://export.gov/ trademissions) and other Internet Web sites, press releases to general and trade media, direct mail, notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude on January 15, 2015. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis beginning September 1, 2014 until the maximum of 20 participants is selected. Applications received after January 15, 2015, will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit. Contacts: Frank Spector, Trade Missions Office, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, Tel: 202–482– 2054, Fax: 202–482–9000, Frank.Spector@trade.gov. Ann Bacher, Regional Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy, Cairo, Egypt, Tel: +20–2–2797–2298, Fax: + 20–2–2795–8368, Ann.Bacher@ trade.gov. Paul Matino, Senior International Trade Specialist, Baltimore U.S. Export Assistance Center, Tel: 410–962–4539 Ext. 108, Paul.Matino@trade.gov. Frank Spector, Lead International Trade Specialist. [FR Doc. 2014–10205 Filed 5–2–14; 8:45 am] emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:56 May 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 National Institute of Standards and Technology Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers and NIST Research Experience for Teachers Application Requirements National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before July 7, 2014. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Susan Heller-Zeisler, 301– 975–3111, Susan.Heller-Zeisler@ nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract This is a request to extend the expiration date of this approved information collection. The NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers (NIST Summer Institute) and the NIST Research Experience for Teachers (NIST RET) are competitive financial assistance (cooperative agreement) programs designed to support middle school science teachers to participate in hands-on workshops, lectures, tours, visits, or in scientific research with scientists and engineers in NIST laboratories in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The workshops provide teachers with instructional information and ideas to use in their teaching, and emphasize the measurement science done at NIST. The Program provides a world-class opportunity for those teaching our nation’s next generation of scientists to learn more about the subjects they teach and the research in those subjects at NIST, and to offer a platform from PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 which teachers can inspire their students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). To receive funding, nominated teachers must submit applications through their U.S. public schools districts or U.S. accredited private educational institutions for potential selection to participate in the NIST Summer Institute or the NIST RET. This request is for the information collection requirements associated with applying for funding. The information is used to perform the requisite reviews of the application to determine if an award should be granted. II. Method of Collection Applications may be submitted electronically via https:// www.grants.gov. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0693–0059. Form Number(s): NIST–1103. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of current information collection). Affected Public: Middle school (Grades 6–8) science teachers in a U.S. public school district or U.S. accredited private educational intuition. Estimated Number of Respondents: 100. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. IV. Request for 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 (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 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. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. E:\FR\FM\05MYN1.SGM 05MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 86 / Monday, May 5, 2014 / Notices Dated: April 29, 2014. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. II. Method of Collection No information is submitted to NOAA Fisheries as a result of this collection. [FR Doc. 2014–10173 Filed 5–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Greater Atlantic Region Vessel Identification Collection National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or July 7, 2014. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Jason Berthiaume, (978) 281– 9177 or Jason.Berthiaume@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: I. Abstract This request is for extension of a currently approved information collection. Regulations at 50 CFR 648.8 and § 697.8 require that owners of vessels over 25 ft (7.6 m) in registered length that have Federal permits to fish in the Greater Atlantic Region display the vessel’s name and official number. The name and number must be of a specific size at specified locations: the vessel name must be affixed to the port and starboard sides of the bow and, if possible, on its stern. The official number must be displayed on the port and starboard sides of the deckhouse or hull, and on an appropriate weather deck so as to be clearly visible from enforcement vessels and aircraft. The display of the identifying characters aids in fishery law enforcement. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:56 May 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0350. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently approved collection). Affected Public: Individuals and households; business or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,513. Estimated Time per Response: 45 minutes to affix vessel name and registration number to the vessel. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,385. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $33,850 for paintbrushes, paint, and stencils. IV. Request for 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 (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 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. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: April 30, 2014. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–10198 Filed 5–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Weather Modification Activities Reports National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25581 The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before July 7, 2014. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Karen Williams, (301) 734– 1196 or karen.williams@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract This request is for extension of a current information collection. Section 6(b) of Public Law 92–205 requires that persons who engage in weather modification activities (e.g., cloud seeding) provide reports prior to and after the activity. They are also required to maintain certain records. The requirements are detailed in 15 CFR part 908. NOAA uses the data for scientific research, historical statistics, international reports and other purposes. II. Method of Collection Respondents have a choice of either electronic or paper forms. Methods of submittal include email of electronic forms, mail and facsimile transmission of paper forms. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0025. Form Number: NOAA Forms 17–4 and 17–4A. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection). Affected Public: Business or other non-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 55. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes per report (2 reports each). Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 55. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $275 in recordkeeping/reporting costs. E:\FR\FM\05MYN1.SGM 05MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 86 (Monday, May 5, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25580-25581]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10173]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; NIST Summer 
Institute for Middle School Science Teachers and NIST Research 
Experience for Teachers Application Requirements

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before July 7, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet 
at JJessup@doc.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Susan Heller-Zeisler, 301-975-3111, Susan.Heller-Zeisler@nist.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    This is a request to extend the expiration date of this approved 
information collection.
    The NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers (NIST 
Summer Institute) and the NIST Research Experience for Teachers (NIST 
RET) are competitive financial assistance (cooperative agreement) 
programs designed to support middle school science teachers to 
participate in hands-on workshops, lectures, tours, visits, or in 
scientific research with scientists and engineers in NIST laboratories 
in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The workshops provide teachers with 
instructional information and ideas to use in their teaching, and 
emphasize the measurement science done at NIST. The Program provides a 
world-class opportunity for those teaching our nation's next generation 
of scientists to learn more about the subjects they teach and the 
research in those subjects at NIST, and to offer a platform from which 
teachers can inspire their students to pursue careers in science, 
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
    To receive funding, nominated teachers must submit applications 
through their U.S. public schools districts or U.S. accredited private 
educational institutions for potential selection to participate in the 
NIST Summer Institute or the NIST RET. This request is for the 
information collection requirements associated with applying for 
funding. The information is used to perform the requisite reviews of 
the application to determine if an award should be granted.

II. Method of Collection

    Applications may be submitted electronically via https://www.grants.gov.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0693-0059.
    Form Number(s): NIST-1103.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of current 
information collection).
    Affected Public: Middle school (Grades 6-8) science teachers in a 
U.S. public school district or U.S. accredited private educational 
intuition.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.

IV. Request for 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 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be 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.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.


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    Dated: April 29, 2014.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-10173 Filed 5-2-14; 8:45 am]
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