National Science Board Sunshine Act Meetings, 26835 [2016-10478]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 86 / Wednesday, May 4, 2016 / Notices Dated: April 14, 2016. Swarnali Haldar, Executive for Information Services/CIO. [FR Doc. 2016–10470 Filed 5–3–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7515–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION National Science Board Sunshine Act Meetings The National Science Board’s Elections Committee, pursuant to NSF regulations (45 CFR part 614), the National Science Foundation Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1862n–5), and the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), hereby gives notice in regard to the scheduling of a meeting for the transaction of National Science Board business, as follows: TIME AND DATE: Friday, April 29, at 2 p.m. EDT. PLACE: This meeting will be held by teleconference originating at the National Science Board Office, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Election Committee Chair’s opening remarks; approval of minutes of the closed February 2016 meeting; confirmation of slate of nominations; and discussion of next steps and Chair’s closing remarks. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please refer to the National Science Board Web site (www.nsf.gov/nsb) for information or schedule updates, or contact: Ron Campbell (jrcampbe@ nsf.gov), National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230. Ann Bushmiller, NSB Senior Legal Counsel. [FR Doc. 2016–10478 Filed 5–2–16; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request National Science Foundation. Submission for OMB review; comment request. AGENCY: asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requesting renewal of the Generic Clearance of the National Center for Science & Engineering Statistics’ Survey Improvement Projects (3145–0174), and has submitted an information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance. In accordance with the requirement of SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:44 May 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), this is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 81 FR 7833; no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. The full submission may be found at https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain. Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the NSF, 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, use, 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 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. DATES: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. 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. 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 also may obtain a copy of the data collection instrument and instructions from Ms. Plimpton. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Generic Clearance of the National Center for Science & Engineering Statistics Improvement Projects. OMB Control Number: 3145–0174. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information collection for three years. Abstract. Established within the National Science Foundation by the PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26835 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 § 505, codified in the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, the National Center for Science & Engineering Statistics (NCSES) serves as a central Federal clearinghouse for the collection, interpretation, analysis, and dissemination of objective data on science, engineering, technology, research and development for use by practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and the public. NCSES conducts about a dozen nationally representative surveys to obtain the data for these purposes. The Generic Clearance will be used to ensure that the highest quality data are obtained from these surveys. State of the art methodology will be used to develop, evaluate, and test questionnaires and survey concepts as well as to improve survey methodology. This may include field or pilot tests of questions for future large scale surveys, as needed. The Generic Clearance will also be used to test and evaluate data dissemination tools and methods, in an effort to improve access for data users. Use of the Information. The purpose of these studies is to use the latest and most appropriate methodology to improve NCSES surveys, evaluate new data collection efforts, and evaluate data dissemination tools and mechanisms. Methodological findings may be presented externally in technical papers at conferences, published in the proceedings of conferences, or in journals. Improved NCSES surveys, data collections, and data dissemination will help policymakers in decisions on research and development funding, graduate education, and the scientific and technical workforce, as well as contributing to reduced survey costs. Expected Respondents. The respondents will be from industry, academia, nonprofit organizations, members of the public, and State, local, and Federal governments. Respondents will be either individuals or institutions, depending on the topic under investigation. Qualitative procedures will generally be conducted in person, online (using Skype, Webex, or other conferencing tools), or over the phone. Quantitative procedures may be conducted using mail, web, email, or phone modes, depending on the topic under investigation. Up to 8,680 respondents will be contacted across all projects. No respondent will be contacted more than twice in one year under this generic clearance. Every effort will be made to use technology to limit the burden on respondents from small entitites. Both qualitative and quantitative methods will be used to improve E:\FR\FM\04MYN1.SGM 04MYN1

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


National Science Board Sunshine Act Meetings

    The National Science Board's Elections Committee, pursuant to NSF 
regulations (45 CFR part 614), the National Science Foundation Act, as 
amended (42 U.S.C. 1862n-5), and the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 
U.S.C. 552b), hereby gives notice in regard to the scheduling of a 
meeting for the transaction of National Science Board business, as 
follows:

TIME AND DATE: Friday, April 29, at 2 p.m. EDT.

PLACE: This meeting will be held by teleconference originating at the 
National Science Board Office, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson 
Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230.

STATUS: Closed.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Election Committee Chair's opening remarks; 
approval of minutes of the closed February 2016 meeting; confirmation 
of slate of nominations; and discussion of next steps and Chair's 
closing remarks.

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please refer to the National 
Science Board Web site (www.nsf.gov/nsb) for information or schedule 
updates, or contact: Ron Campbell (jrcampbe@nsf.gov), National Science 
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230.

Ann Bushmiller,
NSB Senior Legal Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2016-10478 Filed 5-2-16; 11:15 am]
 BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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