Request for Public Comment on an Updated Standardized Research Performance Progress Report Format to be Used for Both Interim and Final Performance Progress Reporting, 43802-43803 [2015-18007]

Download as PDF 43802 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 141 / Thursday, July 23, 2015 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2016. 1. Abstract • This document has been prepared to support the clearance of data collection instruments to be used in the evaluation of the Math and Science Partnership (MSP) program. The goals for the program are to (1) ensure that all K–12 students have access to, are prepared for, and are encouraged to participate and succeed in challenging curricula and advanced mathematics and science courses; (2) enhance the quality, quantity, and diversity of the K– 12 mathematics and science teacher workforce; and (3) develop evidencebased outcomes that contribute to our understanding of how students effectively learn the knowledge, skills and ways of thinking inherent in mathematics, computer science, engineering, and/or the natural sciences. The motivational force for realizing these goals is the formation of partnerships between institutions of higher education (IHEs) and K–12 school districts. The role of IHE content faculty is the cornerstone of this intervention. In fact, it is the rigorous involvement of science, mathematics, and engineering faculty—and the expectation that both IHEs and K–12 school systems will be transformed— that distinguishes MSP from other education reform efforts. • The components of the overall MSP portfolio include active projects whose initial awards were made in prior MSP competitions: (1) Comprehensive Partnerships that implement change in mathematics and/or science educational practices in both higher education institutions and in schools and school districts, resulting in improved student achievement across the K–12 continuum; (2) Targeted Partnerships that focus on improved K–12 student achievement in a narrower grade range or disciplinary focus within mathematics or science; (3) Institute Partnerships: Teacher Institutes for the 21st Century that focus on the development of mathematics and science teachers as school—and districtbased intellectual leaders and master teachers; (4) Research, Evaluation and Technical Assistance (RETA) projects that build and enhance large-scale research and evaluation capacity for all MSP awardees and provide them with tools and assistance in the implementation and evaluation of their work; (5) MSP-Start Partnerships are for awardees new to the MSP program, especially from minority-serving institutions, community colleges and primarily undergraduate institutions, to VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:39 Jul 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 support the necessary data analysis, project design, evaluation and team building activities needed to develop a full MSP Targeted or Institute Partnership; and (6) Phase II Partnerships for prior MSP Partnership awardees focus on specific innovation areas of their work where evidence of significant positive impact is clearly documented and where an investment of additional resources and time would produce more robust findings and results. The MSP monitoring information system, comprised of eight web-based surveys, collects a common core of data about each component of MSP. The Web application for MSP has been developed with a modular design that incorporates templates and self-contained code modules for rapid development and ease of modification. A downloadable version will also be available for respondents who prefer a paper version that they can mail or fax to the external contractor. Use of the information: This information is required for effective program planning, administration, communication, program and project monitoring and evaluation, and for measuring attainment of NSF’s program, project and strategic goals; the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109–171) which established the Academic Competitiveness (ACC). The MSP program is also directly aligned with two of NSF’s long-term investment categories: (1) Transform the Frontiers and (2) Innovate for Society. 2. Expected Respondents The expected respondents are principal investigators of all Targeted and Institute partnership projects; STEM and education faculty members and administrators who participated in MSP; school districts and IHEs that are partners in an MSP project; and teachers participating in Institute Partnerships. 3. Burden on the Public Number of Respondents: 1936. Burden of the Public: The estimated total annual response burden for this collection is 17,727 hours. This figure is based upon the previous 3 years of collecting information under this clearance and anticipated collections. The average annual reporting burden is estimated to be between less than 1 and 50 hours per respondent depending on whether a respondent is a direct participant who is self-reporting or representing a project and reporting on behalf of many project participants. The majority of respondents (60%) are estimated to require fewer than two hours to PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 complete the survey. The burden on the public is negligible because the study is limited to project participants that have received funding from the MSP Program. Dated: July 17, 2015. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2015–18028 Filed 7–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Request for Public Comment on an Updated Standardized Research Performance Progress Report Format to be Used for Both Interim and Final Performance Progress Reporting AGENCY: National Science Foundation (NSF). Request for public comment on an updated standardized Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) format to be used for both interim and final performance progress reporting. ACTION: The RPPR that was originally developed for use in preparation and submission of annual and other interim performance progress reports resulted from an initiative of Research Business Models (RBM), an Interagency Working Group of the Social, Behavioral & Economic Research Subcommittee of the Committee on Science (CoS), a committee of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). The original version of the RPPR format was approved for implementation in the Federal Register (FR) [Volume 75, pages 1816–1819, January 13, 2010]. As part of this FR notice, it was stated that the development of a final RPPR format would take place upon completion of the interim RPPR exercise. A revised draft of the format has been developed to incorporate lessons learned by agencies during the initial implementation of the RPPR. The approach also has been changed from using the format for interim performance progress reports only to using the format for both interim and final performance progress reports. On behalf of the RBM, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has agreed to continue to serve as the sponsor of the updated version of this Federal-wide performance progress reporting format. The general public and Federal agencies are invited to comment on the proposed revised format during the 60-day public comment period. A ‘‘For Comment’’ version of the draft format for use in submission of interim and final Research Performance Progress Reports, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23JYN1.SGM 23JYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 141 / Thursday, July 23, 2015 / Notices along with a summary of significant changes, are posted on the NSF Web site at: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/ rppr/index.jsp. After obtaining and considering public comment, the RBM will prepare the format for final clearance. Each agency that uses the RPPR will need to seek OMB approval of this collection via the Paperwork Reduction Act for a period of no longer than three years. Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of agencies funding research and research-related activities, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected from respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (c) 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: Comments must be received by September 21, 2015. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the General Counsel, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22230, email: splimpto@ nsf.gov; telephone: (703) 292–7556; FAX (703) 292–9242. We encourage respondents to submit comments electronically to ensure timely receipt. We cannot guarantee that comments mailed will be received before the comment closing date. Please include ‘‘Research Performance Progress Reporting’’ in the subject line of the email message; please also include the full body of your comments in the text of the message and as an attachment. Include your name, title, organization, postal address, telephone number, and email address in your message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To view the proposed RPPR format, see: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/ rppr/index.jsp. For information on the RPPR, contact Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, Division of Institution & Award Support, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22230, email: jfeldman@ nsf.gov; telephone (703) 292–8243; FAX: (703) 292–9171. For further information on the NSTC RBM Interagency Working Group, contact Kei Koizumi, at the Office of Science and Technology Policy, 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20504; email: kkoizumi@ostp.eop.gov; telephone 202– VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:39 Jul 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 456–6133; FAX 202–456–6021. See also the RBM Web site located at: https:// rbm.nih.gov. Dated: July 17, 2015. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2015–18007 Filed 7–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2015–105; Order No. 2597] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 141 (Thursday, July 23, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43802-43803]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18007]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Request for Public Comment on an Updated Standardized Research 
Performance Progress Report Format to be Used for Both Interim and 
Final Performance Progress Reporting

AGENCY: National Science Foundation (NSF).

ACTION: Request for public comment on an updated standardized Research 
Performance Progress Report (RPPR) format to be used for both interim 
and final performance progress reporting.

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SUMMARY: The RPPR that was originally developed for use in preparation 
and submission of annual and other interim performance progress reports 
resulted from an initiative of Research Business Models (RBM), an 
Interagency Working Group of the Social, Behavioral & Economic Research 
Subcommittee of the Committee on Science (CoS), a committee of the 
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). The original version of 
the RPPR format was approved for implementation in the Federal Register 
(FR) [Volume 75, pages 1816-1819, January 13, 2010]. As part of this FR 
notice, it was stated that the development of a final RPPR format would 
take place upon completion of the interim RPPR exercise.
    A revised draft of the format has been developed to incorporate 
lessons learned by agencies during the initial implementation of the 
RPPR. The approach also has been changed from using the format for 
interim performance progress reports only to using the format for both 
interim and final performance progress reports.
    On behalf of the RBM, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has 
agreed to continue to serve as the sponsor of the updated version of 
this Federal-wide performance progress reporting format. The general 
public and Federal agencies are invited to comment on the proposed 
revised format during the 60-day public comment period. A ``For 
Comment'' version of the draft format for use in submission of interim 
and final Research Performance Progress Reports,

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along with a summary of significant changes, are posted on the NSF Web 
site at: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/rppr/index.jsp.
    After obtaining and considering public comment, the RBM will 
prepare the format for final clearance. Each agency that uses the RPPR 
will need to seek OMB approval of this collection via the Paperwork 
Reduction Act for a period of no longer than three years.
    Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
agencies funding research and research-related activities, including 
whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected 
from respondents, including through the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology; and (c) 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: Comments must be received by September 21, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports 
Clearance Officer, Office of the General Counsel, National Science 
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22230, email: 
splimpto@nsf.gov; telephone: (703) 292-7556; FAX (703) 292-9242. We 
encourage respondents to submit comments electronically to ensure 
timely receipt. We cannot guarantee that comments mailed will be 
received before the comment closing date. Please include ``Research 
Performance Progress Reporting'' in the subject line of the email 
message; please also include the full body of your comments in the text 
of the message and as an attachment. Include your name, title, 
organization, postal address, telephone number, and email address in 
your message.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To view the proposed RPPR format, see: 
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/rppr/index.jsp. For information on 
the RPPR, contact Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, Division of 
Institution & Award Support, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson 
Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22230, email: jfeldman@nsf.gov; telephone (703) 
292-8243; FAX: (703) 292-9171. For further information on the NSTC RBM 
Interagency Working Group, contact Kei Koizumi, at the Office of 
Science and Technology Policy, 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20504; email: kkoizumi@ostp.eop.gov; telephone 202-456-
6133; FAX 202-456-6021. See also the RBM Web site located at: https://rbm.nih.gov.

    Dated: July 17, 2015.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2015-18007 Filed 7-22-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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