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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Comment Request: National Science
Foundation Proposal/Award
Information—NSF Proposal and Award
Policies and Procedures Guide
National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Request for Comment Notice.
AGENCY:
The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
to request renewed clearance of this
collection. The primary purpose of this
revision is to implement 2 CFR part 200,
Uniform Administrative Requirements,
Cost Principles and Audit Requirements
for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
NSF has requested and received from
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) approval to implement the
Uniform Guidance through NSF’s
longstanding practice of implementing
these requirements via use of a policy
rather than regulation. In conjunction
with the terms and conditions of the
award, the Proposal and Award Policies
and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), and its
predecessors, have served as NSF’s
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implementation vehicle for OMB
Circular A–110 since its initial issuance
in 1976. The draft NSF PAPPG is now
available for your review and
consideration on the NSF Web site at
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/.
To facilitate review, text has been
highlighted in yellow throughout the
document that implements the Uniform
Guidance. Inclusion of this highlighting
appears in the following cases:
• Use of specific references to the
Uniform Guidance;
• Direct replication of text from the
Uniform Guidance; and
• NSF’s implementation of
requirements from the Uniform
Guidance that are imposed on agencies.
NSF is formally requesting deviations
from OMB from the Uniform Guidance
in only two areas:
• Limitation to two months salary
compensation for faculty; and
• Alternative to the Federal Financial
Report. Also highlighted throughout are
policy changes that are being made
independent of the Foundation’s
implementation of the Uniform
Guidance. These changes are
highlighted in blue.
In accordance with the requirement of
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing
opportunity for public comment on the
PAPPG. NSF is particularly interested in
public comment on NSF’s
implementation of 2 CFR part 200, as
well as the policy changes that are
identified in the PAPPG. Comments
regarding the content of 2 CFR part 200
should not be submitted, as the Uniform
Guidance was formally issued by OMB
as final guidance on December 26, 2013
(see https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR2013-12-26/pdf/2013-30465.pdf). After
obtaining and considering public
comment, NSF will prepare the
submission requesting OMB clearance
of this collection for no longer than 3
years.
In addition to the type of comments
identified above, comments also 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
respondents, including through the use
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of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
DATES: Written comments should be
received by July 8, 2014 to be assured
of consideration. Comments received
after that date will be considered to the
extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Written comments
regarding the information collection and
requests for copies of the proposed
information collection request should be
addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports
Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm.
295, Arlington, VA 22230, or by email
to splimpto@nsf.gov. The draft NSF
Proposal and Award Policies and
Procedures Guide may be found at:
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Suzanne Plimpton on (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, which is accessible 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
(including federal holidays).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: ‘‘National Science
Foundation Proposal/Award
Information—NSF Proposal and Award
Policies and Procedures Guide’’.
OMB Approval Number: 3145–0058.
Expiration Date of Approval: July 31,
2015.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to extend with revision an
information collection for three years.
Proposed Project: The National
Science Foundation Act of 1950 (Pub. L.
81–507) sets forth NSF’s mission and
purpose:
To promote the progress of science; to
advance the national health, prosperity, and
welfare; to secure the national defense. . . .
The Act authorized and directed NSF
to initiate and support:
• Basic scientific research and
research fundamental to the engineering
process;
• Programs to strengthen scientific
and engineering research potential;
• Science and engineering education
programs at all levels and in all the
various fields of science and
engineering;
• Programs that provide a source of
information for policy formulation; and
• Other activities to promote these
ends.
NSF’s core purpose resonates clearly
in everything it does: Promoting
achievement and progress in science
and engineering and enhancing the
potential for research and education to
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contribute to the Nation. While NSF’s
vision of the future and the mechanisms
it uses to carry out its charges have
evolved significantly over the last six
decades, its ultimate mission remains
the same.
Use of the Information: The regular
submission of proposals to the
Foundation is part of the collection of
information and is used to help NSF
fulfill this responsibility by initiating
and supporting merit-selected research
and education projects in all the
scientific and engineering disciplines.
NSF receives more than 50,000
proposals annually for new projects,
and makes approximately 11,000 new
awards.
Support is made primarily through
grants, contracts, and other agreements
awarded to approximately 2,000
colleges, universities, academic
consortia, nonprofit institutions, and
small businesses. The awards are based
mainly on merit evaluations of
proposals submitted to the Foundation.
The Foundation has a continuing
commitment to monitor the operations
of its information collection to identify
and address excessive reporting burdens
as well as to identify any real or
apparent inequities based on gender,
race, ethnicity, or disability of the
proposed principal investigator(s)/
project director(s) or the co-principal
investigator(s)/co-project director(s).
Burden on the Public: The Foundation
estimates that an average of 120 hours
is expended for each proposal
submitted. An estimated 50,000
proposals are expected during the
course of one year for a total of
6,000,000 public burden hours
annually.
Dated: May 6, 2014.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To
Extend a Current Information
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National Science Foundation.
Notice and request for
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AGENCY:
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ACTION:
The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
to request renewal 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
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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 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by July 8, 2014 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 1265,
Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone
703–292–7556; or send email to
splimpto@nsf.gov. You also may obtain
a copy of the data collection instrument
and instructions from Ms. Plimpton.
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).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Graduate Research
Fellowship Application.
OMB Approval Number: 3145–0023.
Expiration Date of Approval:
September 30, 2017.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to extend with revision an
information collection for three years.
Abstract: Section 10 of the National
Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42
U.S.C. 1861 et seq.), as amended, states
that ‘‘The Foundation is authorized to
award, within the limits of funds made
available * * * scholarships and
graduate fellowships for scientific study
or scientific work in the mathematical,
physical, biological, engineering, social,
and other sciences at accredited U.S.
institutions selected by the recipient of
such aid, for stated periods of time.’’
The Graduate Research Fellowship
Program has two goals:
• To select, recognize, and financially
support individuals early in their
careers with the demonstrated potential
to be high achieving scientists and
engineers;
• To broaden participation in science
and engineering of underrepresented
groups, including women, minorities,
persons with disabilities, and veterans.
The list of GRFP Fellows sponsored
by the Foundation may be found via
FastLane through the NSF Web site:
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov. The GRF
Program is described in the Solicitation
available at: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/
2013/nsf13584/nsf13584.pdf.
Estimate of Burden: This is an annual
application program providing three
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years of support to individuals, usable
over a five-year fellowship period. The
application deadline is in early
November. It is estimated that each
submission is averaged to be 16 hours
per respondent, which includes three
references (on average) for each
application. It is estimated that it takes
two hours per reference for each
applicant.
Respondents: Individuals.
Estimated Number of Responses:
15,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 240,000 hours.
Frequency of Responses: Annually.
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; (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: May 6, 2014.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Comment Request: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award
Information--NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Request for Comment Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
request renewed clearance of this collection. The primary purpose of
this revision is to implement 2 CFR part 200, Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
(Uniform Guidance). NSF has requested and received from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval to implement the Uniform Guidance
through NSF's longstanding practice of implementing these requirements
via use of a policy rather than regulation. In conjunction with the
terms and conditions of the award, the Proposal and Award Policies and
Procedures Guide (PAPPG), and its predecessors, have served as NSF's
implementation vehicle for OMB Circular A-110 since its initial
issuance in 1976. The draft NSF PAPPG is now available for your review
and consideration on the NSF Web site at https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/.
To facilitate review, text has been highlighted in yellow
throughout the document that implements the Uniform Guidance. Inclusion
of this highlighting appears in the following cases:
Use of specific references to the Uniform Guidance;
Direct replication of text from the Uniform Guidance; and
NSF's implementation of requirements from the Uniform
Guidance that are imposed on agencies.
NSF is formally requesting deviations from OMB from the Uniform
Guidance in only two areas:
Limitation to two months salary compensation for faculty;
and
Alternative to the Federal Financial Report. Also
highlighted throughout are policy changes that are being made
independent of the Foundation's implementation of the Uniform Guidance.
These changes are highlighted in blue.
In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for
public comment on the PAPPG. NSF is particularly interested in public
comment on NSF's implementation of 2 CFR part 200, as well as the
policy changes that are identified in the PAPPG. Comments regarding the
content of 2 CFR part 200 should not be submitted, as the Uniform
Guidance was formally issued by OMB as final guidance on December 26,
2013 (see https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-12-26/pdf/2013-30465.pdf). After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will
prepare the submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for
no longer than 3 years.
In addition to the type of comments identified above, comments also
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 respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
DATES: Written comments should be received by July 8, 2014 to be
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer,
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 295, Arlington, VA
22230, or by email to splimpto@nsf.gov. The draft NSF Proposal and
Award Policies and Procedures Guide may be found at: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (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, which is accessible
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal
holidays).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: ``National Science Foundation Proposal/Award
Information--NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide''.
OMB Approval Number: 3145-0058.
Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2015.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend with revision an
information collection for three years.
Proposed Project: The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (Pub.
L. 81-507) sets forth NSF's mission and purpose:
To promote the progress of science; to advance the national health,
prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense. . . .
The Act authorized and directed NSF to initiate and support:
Basic scientific research and research fundamental to the
engineering process;
Programs to strengthen scientific and engineering research
potential;
Science and engineering education programs at all levels
and in all the various fields of science and engineering;
Programs that provide a source of information for policy
formulation; and
Other activities to promote these ends.
NSF's core purpose resonates clearly in everything it does:
Promoting achievement and progress in science and engineering and
enhancing the potential for research and education to
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contribute to the Nation. While NSF's vision of the future and the
mechanisms it uses to carry out its charges have evolved significantly
over the last six decades, its ultimate mission remains the same.
Use of the Information: The regular submission of proposals to the
Foundation is part of the collection of information and is used to help
NSF fulfill this responsibility by initiating and supporting merit-
selected research and education projects in all the scientific and
engineering disciplines. NSF receives more than 50,000 proposals
annually for new projects, and makes approximately 11,000 new awards.
Support is made primarily through grants, contracts, and other
agreements awarded to approximately 2,000 colleges, universities,
academic consortia, nonprofit institutions, and small businesses. The
awards are based mainly on merit evaluations of proposals submitted to
the Foundation.
The Foundation has a continuing commitment to monitor the
operations of its information collection to identify and address
excessive reporting burdens as well as to identify any real or apparent
inequities based on gender, race, ethnicity, or disability of the
proposed principal investigator(s)/project director(s) or the co-
principal investigator(s)/co-project director(s).
Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates that an average of
120 hours is expended for each proposal submitted. An estimated 50,000
proposals are expected during the course of one year for a total of
6,000,000 public burden hours annually.
Dated: May 6, 2014.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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