Comment Request: Research Performance Progress Report, 18443 [2015-07782]
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Dates/Time: June 9–10, 2015; 8 a.m.–
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Dated: March 31, 2015.
Suzanne Plimpton,
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information collection request should be
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Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm.
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committee of the National Science and
Technology Council (NSTC). Following
guidance set out by OSTP and OMB in
April 2010, the National Science
Foundation (NSF) received
authorization from OMB to use the
RPPR.
NSF is announcing plans to request
renewed clearance of this 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
action. After obtaining and considering
public comment, NSF will prepare the
submission requesting OMB clearance
of this collection for no longer than 3
years.
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
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
National Science Foundation.
Notice.
The Research Performance
Progress Report (RPPR) resulted from an
initiative of the Research Business
Models (RBM) Subcommittee of the
Committee on Science (CoS), a
SUMMARY:
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OMB Approval Number: 3145–0221.
Expiration Date of Approval: July 31,
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Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to extend an information
collection for three years.
Use of the Information
NSF developed the RPPR as a new
service within Research.gov. This
service replaced NSF’s annual and
interim project reporting capabilities,
which resided in the NSF FastLane
System.
Information regarding NSF’s
implementation of the Research
Performance Progress Report (RPPR)
may be found at the following Web site:
www.research.gov
Burden on the Public: The Foundation
estimates that an average of 6.6 hours is
expended for each report submitted. An
estimated 116,404 reports are expected
during the course of one year for a total
of 768,266 public burden hours
annually.
Dated: April 1, 2015.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Comment Request: Research Performance Progress Report
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) resulted from
an initiative of the Research Business Models (RBM) Subcommittee of the
Committee on Science (CoS), a committee of the National Science and
Technology Council (NSTC). Following guidance set out by OSTP and OMB
in April 2010, the National Science Foundation (NSF) received
authorization from OMB to use the RPPR.
NSF is announcing plans to request renewed clearance of this
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 action. After obtaining and considering
public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting OMB
clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years.
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 respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
DATES: Written comments should be received by June 5, 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. 1265, 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: ``Research Performance
Progress Report.''
OMB Approval Number: 3145-0221.
Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2015.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information
collection for three years.
Use of the Information
NSF developed the RPPR as a new service within Research.gov. This
service replaced NSF's annual and interim project reporting
capabilities, which resided in the NSF FastLane System.
Information regarding NSF's implementation of the Research
Performance Progress Report (RPPR) may be found at the following Web
site: www.research.gov
Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates that an average of
6.6 hours is expended for each report submitted. An estimated 116,404
reports are expected during the course of one year for a total of
768,266 public burden hours annually.
Dated: April 1, 2015.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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