Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish An Information Collection, 24288-24289 [2015-10074]

Download as PDF 24288 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 83 / Thursday, April 30, 2015 / Notices Plenary Board Meeting Plenary Board Meeting Open Session: 11:35–11:55 a.m. Open Session: 12:30–1:15 p.m. • Presentation by the President of NSB’s 2015 Public Service Award recipient, the Museum of Science, Boston’s National Center for Technological Literacy • Approval of open session minutes, February 2015 • Chairman’s report • Resolution votes • Director’s report • Open committee reports • Chairman’s remarks Committee on Programs and Plans (CPP) Committee on Science & Engineering Indicators (SEI) Closed Session: 1:00–3:45 p.m. • Approval of closed CPP minutes for February 2015 meeting and April 2015 teleconference • Committee Chairman’s remarks • Information Item: MPS Advisory Committee, Subcommittee and NSF response to strategic plan for particle physics outlined in the May 2014 Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel (P5) report • Action Item: National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) • Action Item: Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) project • Action Item: National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) • Action Item: National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) • Action Item: Gemini Observatory Open Session: 1:15–3:00 p.m. • Chairman’s introduction • Approval of the February 2015 meeting minutes • Discussion of the rollout of the Companion Report to Science and Engineering Indicators 2014, Revisiting the STEM Workforce • Review and discussion of Indicators 2016 draft chapters • Chairman’s closing remarks Meeting Adjourns: 3:00 p.m. Ann Bushmiller, Senior Counsel to the National Science Board. [FR Doc. 2015–10252 Filed 4–28–15; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P Wednesday, May 6, 2015 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Plenary Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish An Information Collection Executive Closed Session: 8:00–8:30 a.m. Plenary Board Meeting Closed Session: 8:30–10:30 a.m. • Approval of closed session minutes, February 2015 • Discussion of risks to NSF • Awards and Agreements/CPP action items, including RCRV, NOAO, NRAO and Gemini Observatory • Closed committee reports • Chairman’s remarks Plenary Board Meeting mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Open Session: 10:45–11:05 a.m. • Presentation by the NSF 2015 Alan T. Waterman Award Recipient, Dr. ` Andrea Alu Plenary Board Meeting Open Session: 11:05–11:25 a.m. • Presentation by the recipient of the NSB 2015 Vannevar Bush Award VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 National Science Foundation. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: • Approval of executive closed session minutes, February 2015 • Election of Executive Committee members • Board member proposal • Chairman’s remarks ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request clearance 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 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 three years. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by June 29, 2015 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne 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. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 800–877–8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays). You may obtain a copy of the data collection instruments and instructions from Ms. Plimpton. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), State Coordinator (SC) Survey. OMB Number: 3145—NEW. Expiration Date of Approval: Not Applicable. Type of request: NEW. Abstract: The PAEMST is a White House program established by Congress in 1983 authorizing the President to bestow up to 108 awards each year to teachers of mathematics and science at the elementary and secondary levels. The NSF is the designated federal agency for administration of this Presidential program. Awards are given to mathematics and science (including computer science) teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are Washington DC; Puerto Rico; Department of Defense Education Activity schools; and the U.S. territories as a group (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). The award recognizes those teachers who develop and implement a high-quality instructional program that is informed by content knowledge and enhances student learning. Since the program’s inception, more than 4,300 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science (including computer science) education. The State Coordinator (SC) manages the PAEMST program within his or her state or jurisdiction. SCs recruit eligible nominees, select and assign mentors to nominees, coordinate the selection committee, and plan local recognition events within their State. They also carry out the responsibilities as noted in the ‘‘Operational Handbook for StateLevel Science and Mathematics Coordinators.’’ The purpose of this survey is to seek feedback from the 120 SCs regarding PAEMST management within their state or jurisdiction. The NSF, PAEMST support team will ask directed questions using the survey to gather information that may specifically address the methods and recruitment efforts that SCs use to support the attracting of E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 83 / Thursday, April 30, 2015 / Notices prospective award nominees. Additional survey areas may also include: • Applicant Mentoring • Mentor Training • State selection Committee • State selection Process • Applicant and State Finalist Notification and Recognition • In-kind contributions The survey will evaluate the impact SCs have on attracting prospective award nominees to PAEMST. This will be conducted as a Web-based survey. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30–40 minutes for State Coordinators. Respondents: Individuals. Estimated Number of Responses per Form: 120 Coordinators. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 80 hours (120 Coordinators at 40 minutes per survey = 80 hours). Frequency of Response: One per application cycle. Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the PAEMST functions, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF’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: April 27, 2015. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2015–10074 Filed 4–29–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [Proj–0803; NRC–2013–0235] Northwest Medical Isotopes, LLC Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Construction permit application; receipt. AGENCY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has received SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 and is making available the first part of the application for a construction permit, submitted by Northwest Medical Isotopes, LLC (NWMI). NWMI proposes to build a medical radioisotope production facility located in Columbia, Missouri. DATES: April 30, 2015. ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID NRC–2013–0235 when contacting the NRC about the availability of information regarding this document. You may obtain publicly-available information related to this document using any of the following methods: • Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC–2013–0235. Address questions about NRC dockets to Carol Gallagher; telephone: 301–415–3463; email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For technical questions, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. • NRC’s Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS): You may obtain publiclyavailable documents online in the ADAMS Public Documents collection at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/ adams.html. To begin the search, select ‘‘ADAMS Public Documents’’ and then select ‘‘Begin Web-based ADAMS Search.’’ For problems with ADAMS, please contact the NRC’s Public Document Room (PDR) reference staff at 1–800–397–4209, 301–415–4737, or by email to pdr.resource@nrc.gov. The ADAMS accession number for each document referenced (if it available in ADAMS) is provided the first time that a document is referenced. • NRC’s PDR: You may examine and purchase copies of public documents at the NRC’s PDR, Room O1–F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Balazik, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555–0001; telephone: 301–415– 2856; email: Michael.Balazik@nrc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 7, 2014, NWMI filed with the NRC, pursuant to Section 103 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and part 50 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), a portion of an application for a construction permit for a medical radioisotope production facility in Columbia, Missouri. By letter dated February 5, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15086A262), NWMI withdrew and resubmitted this portion of their construction permit application PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 24289 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15086A261) to include a discussion of connected actions in their environmental report in response to a letter from the NRC (ADAMS Accession No. ML14349A501). An exemption from certain requirements of 10 CFR 2.101(a)(5) granted by the Commission on October 7, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13238A333), in response to a letter from NWMI dated August 9, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13227A295), allowed for NWMI to submit its construction permit application in two parts. Specifically, the exemption allowed NWMI to submit a portion of its application for a construction permit up to 6 months prior to the remainder of the application regardless of whether or not an environmental impact statement or a supplement to an environmental impact statement is prepared during the review of its application. On February 5, 2015, in accordance with 10 CFR 2.101(a)(5), NWMI submitted the following in part one of the construction permit application: • the description and safety assessment of the site required by 10 CFR 50.34(a)(1), • the environmental report required by 10 CFR 50.30(f), • the filing fee information required by 10 CFR 50.30(e) and 10 CFR 170.21, • the general information required by 10 CFR 50.33, and • the agreement limiting access to classified information required by 10 CFR 50.37. As stated in NWMI’s February 5, 2015, letter, part two of NWMI’s application for a construction permit will contain the remainder of the preliminary safety analysis report required by 10 CFR 50.34(a) and will be submitted in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 2.101(a)(5). Subsequent Federal Register notices will address the acceptability of this part of the tendered construction permit application for docketing and provisions for public participation in the construction permit application review process. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 13th day of April, 2015. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Alexander Adams, Jr., Chief, Research and Test Reactors Licensing Branch, Division of Policy and Rulemaking, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. 2015–10127 Filed 4–29–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 83 (Thursday, April 30, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24288-24289]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-10074]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish An Information 
Collection

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request clearance 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 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 three years.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by June 29, 
2015 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne 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. 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). You may 
obtain a copy of the data collection instruments and instructions from 
Ms. Plimpton.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Collection: Presidential Awards for Excellence in 
Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), State Coordinator (SC) 
Survey.
    OMB Number: 3145--NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not Applicable.
    Type of request: NEW.
    Abstract: The PAEMST is a White House program established by 
Congress in 1983 authorizing the President to bestow up to 108 awards 
each year to teachers of mathematics and science at the elementary and 
secondary levels. The NSF is the designated federal agency for 
administration of this Presidential program. Awards are given to 
mathematics and science (including computer science) teachers from each 
of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are 
Washington DC; Puerto Rico; Department of Defense Education Activity 
schools; and the U.S. territories as a group (American Samoa, Guam, the 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin 
Islands). The award recognizes those teachers who develop and implement 
a high-quality instructional program that is informed by content 
knowledge and enhances student learning. Since the program's inception, 
more than 4,300 teachers have been recognized for their contributions 
in the classroom and to their profession. Awardees serve as models for 
their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the 
improvement of mathematics and science (including computer science) 
education.
    The State Coordinator (SC) manages the PAEMST program within his or 
her state or jurisdiction. SCs recruit eligible nominees, select and 
assign mentors to nominees, coordinate the selection committee, and 
plan local recognition events within their State. They also carry out 
the responsibilities as noted in the ``Operational Handbook for State-
Level Science and Mathematics Coordinators.''
    The purpose of this survey is to seek feedback from the 120 SCs 
regarding PAEMST management within their state or jurisdiction. The 
NSF, PAEMST support team will ask directed questions using the survey 
to gather information that may specifically address the methods and 
recruitment efforts that SCs use to support the attracting of

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prospective award nominees. Additional survey areas may also include:
     Applicant Mentoring
     Mentor Training
     State selection Committee
     State selection Process
     Applicant and State Finalist Notification and Recognition
     In-kind contributions
    The survey will evaluate the impact SCs have on attracting 
prospective award nominees to PAEMST. This will be conducted as a Web-
based survey.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 30-40 minutes for State 
Coordinators.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Form: 120 Coordinators.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 80 hours (120 
Coordinators at 40 minutes per survey = 80 hours).
    Frequency of Response: One per application cycle.
    Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the PAEMST functions, including whether the information shall have 
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF'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: April 27, 2015.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2015-10074 Filed 4-29-15; 8:45 am]
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