Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, 16030-16031 [2015-06910]

Download as PDF 16030 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 58 / Thursday, March 26, 2015 / Notices Description and Housing Census report formats. All data collection and reporting is done by YouthBuild grantees. The quarterly performance report (ETA–9136) includes aggregate and participant-level information on demographic characteristics, types of services received, placements, outcomes, and follow-up status. Specifically, these reports collect data on individuals who receive education, occupational skill training, leadership development services, and other services essential to preparing at-risk youth for in-demand occupations through YouthBuild programs. There are no changes proposed for ETA–9136 in this information collection request package. The Work Site Description and Housing Census (ETA–9143) requests information on the proposed work sites for low-income or homeless individual or families on which YouthBuild participants will be trained and participate in construction skills activities. This form also requests annual information on the number of houses or apartments that were built or renovated each year and allows ETA to demonstrate on an annual basis the increase in affordable housing units supported by YouthBuild. The accuracy, reliability, and comparability of program reports submitted by grantees using federal funds are fundamental elements of good public administration and are necessary tools for maintaining and demonstrating system integrity. The use of a standard set of data elements, definitions, and specifications at all levels of the workforce system helps improve the quality of performance information that is received by ETA. 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 submissions of responses. II. Review Focus The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which: * 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 III. Current Actions Type of Review: Extension without revisions. Title: YouthBuild (YB) Reporting System. OMB Number: OMB 1205–0464. Affected Public: Grantees—Not for Profit institutions. Form(s): ETA 9136, YB Quarterly Performance Report and ETA–9143, Work Site Description. Total annual responses Average time per response (hours) Total annual burden hours Form/activity Total respondents Frequency Participant Data Collection ................................ 6,000 youth participants 6,000 1.8 10,800 Quarterly narrative progress report ................... Quarterly performance report. ETA–9138 ......... ETA–9143—Work Site Description Parts A and B (Prospective Applicants). ETA–9143—Work Site Description Parts A and B (Existing Grantees). ETA–9143—Housing Census Part C (Existing Grantees). 200 grantees ................. 200 grantees ................. 425 * prospective applicants. 200 grantees ................. Collected by grantees, continual. Quarterly ...................... Quarterly ...................... Annual competitions .... 800 800 425 16 16 .5 12,800 12,800 212.5 Annually ....................... 200 .5 100 200 grantees ................. Annually ....................... 200 .5 100 Totals .......................................................... 200 grantees ................. ...................................... 8,425 .................... 36,812.5 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES * Based on the average number (425 per year) of applications received in ETA’s last three YouthBuild competitions. Total Annual Respondents: 625. Annual Frequency: Annually and quarterly. Total Annual Responses: 8,425. Average Time per Response: 1.5. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 36,812.5. Total Annual Burden Cost for Respondents: $0. Comments submitted in response to this comment request will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Portia Wu, Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration. [FR Doc. 2015–06859 Filed 3–25–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FT–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request National Science Foundation. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request reinstatement and approval of SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:55 Mar 25, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 this data collection. 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 this information collection. 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 E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 58 / Thursday, March 26, 2015 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written comments should be received by May 26, 2015 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. 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: Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities. OMB Control Number: 3145–0101. Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2014. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to reinstate an information collection for three years. Proposed Project Abstract: The National Science Foundation Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities is a Congressionally mandated (Pub. L. 99– 159; NSF Act of 1950, as amended; America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010), biennial survey that has been conducted since 1986. As required by law, the survey collects data on the amount, condition, costs of, and universities need for, the physical facilities used to conduct research in individual science and engineering fields. It was expected by Congress that this survey would provide the data necessary to describe the status and needs of science and engineering research facilities and to formulate appropriate solutions to documented needs. Data on computing and networking capacity, often termed ‘‘cyberinfrastructure’’ were collected from 2003 to 2013. These questions will be eliminated from future questionnaires based on a review by NCSES that indicated the data did not provide clear and useful metrics for measuring cyberinfrastructure. Use of the Information: Analysis of the Facilities Survey data provide VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:55 Mar 25, 2015 Jkt 235001 updated information on the status of scientific and engineering research facilities and capabilities. The information is used by Federal policy makers, planners, and budget analysts in making policy decisions, as well as by institutional academic officials, the scientific/engineering establishment, and state agencies and legislatures that fund universities. Expected Respondents: The Facilities Survey is a census of academic institutions that performed at least $1 million in separately budgeted science and engineering research and development in the previous fiscal year. In the most recent FY 2013 Facilities Survey, a census of 588 academic institutions was conducted. The sampling frame for the survey was the FY 2012 Higher Education Research and Development Survey conducted by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. Data are collected through a Web-based interface, although institutions have the option of printing and completing a PDF that can be sent by mail. Estimate of Burden: The Facilities Survey will be sent to approximately 600 academic institutions for the FY 2015 and FY 2017 data collection cycles. The completion time per academic institution is expected to average 19 hours based on completion time estimates provided by all survey participants in the FY 2013 survey. This would result in an estimated burden of 11,210 hours per cycle. Dated: March 23, 2015. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 58 (Thursday, March 26, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16030-16031]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-06910]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request reinstatement and approval of this data collection. 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 this information collection.
    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

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respondents, including through the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.

DATES: Written comments should be received by May 26, 2015 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.

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: Survey of Science and Engineering Research 
Facilities.
    OMB Control Number: 3145-0101.
    Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2014.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to reinstate an 
information collection for three years.

Proposed Project

    Abstract: The National Science Foundation Survey of Science and 
Engineering Research Facilities is a Congressionally mandated (Pub. L. 
99-159; NSF Act of 1950, as amended; America COMPETES Reauthorization 
Act of 2010), biennial survey that has been conducted since 1986. As 
required by law, the survey collects data on the amount, condition, 
costs of, and universities need for, the physical facilities used to 
conduct research in individual science and engineering fields. It was 
expected by Congress that this survey would provide the data necessary 
to describe the status and needs of science and engineering research 
facilities and to formulate appropriate solutions to documented needs. 
Data on computing and networking capacity, often termed 
``cyberinfrastructure'' were collected from 2003 to 2013. These 
questions will be eliminated from future questionnaires based on a 
review by NCSES that indicated the data did not provide clear and 
useful metrics for measuring cyberinfrastructure.
    Use of the Information: Analysis of the Facilities Survey data 
provide updated information on the status of scientific and engineering 
research facilities and capabilities. The information is used by 
Federal policy makers, planners, and budget analysts in making policy 
decisions, as well as by institutional academic officials, the 
scientific/engineering establishment, and state agencies and 
legislatures that fund universities.
    Expected Respondents: The Facilities Survey is a census of academic 
institutions that performed at least $1 million in separately budgeted 
science and engineering research and development in the previous fiscal 
year.
    In the most recent FY 2013 Facilities Survey, a census of 588 
academic institutions was conducted. The sampling frame for the survey 
was the FY 2012 Higher Education Research and Development Survey 
conducted by the National Center for Science and Engineering 
Statistics. Data are collected through a Web-based interface, although 
institutions have the option of printing and completing a PDF that can 
be sent by mail.
    Estimate of Burden: The Facilities Survey will be sent to 
approximately 600 academic institutions for the FY 2015 and FY 2017 
data collection cycles. The completion time per academic institution is 
expected to average 19 hours based on completion time estimates 
provided by all survey participants in the FY 2013 survey. This would 
result in an estimated burden of 11,210 hours per cycle.

    Dated: March 23, 2015.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2015-06910 Filed 3-25-15; 8:45 am]
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