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In accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public
Law 92–463, as amended, and the
President’s 2004 U.S. Space-Based
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
(PNT) Policy, the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA)
announces a meeting of the National
Space-Based PNT Advisory Board.
DATES: Wednesday, December 7, 2016,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Thursday,
December 8, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m., Local Time.
ADDRESSES: Crowne Plaza Redondo
Beach, 300 North Harbor Drive,
Redondo Beach, California 90277.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
James J. Miller, Executive Director, PNT
Advisory Board, Human Exploration
and Operations Mission Directorate,
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC
20546, (202) 358–4417, fax (202) 358–
4297, or jj.miller@nasa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
meeting will be open to the public up
to the seating capacity of the room.
Visitors will be requested to sign a
visitor’s register. The agenda for the
meeting includes the following topics:
• Update on U.S. Space-Based PNT
Policy and Global Positioning System
(GPS) modernization.
• Prioritize current and planned GPS
capabilities and services while assessing
future PNT architecture alternatives
with a focus on affordability.
• Examine methods in which to
Protect, Toughen, and Augment (PTA)
access to GPS/Global Navigation
Satellite Systems (GNSS) services in key
domains for multiple user sectors.
• Assess economic impacts of GPS on
the United States and in select
international regions, with a
consideration towards effects of
potential PNT service disruptions if
radio spectrum interference is
introduced.
• Review the potential benefits,
perceived vulnerabilities, and any
proposed regulatory constraints to
accessing foreign Radio Navigation
Satellite Service (RNSS) signals in the
United States and subsequent impacts
on multi-GNSS receiver markets.
• Explore opportunities for enhancing
the interoperability of GPS with other
emerging international GNSS.
• Examine emerging trends and
requirements for PNT services in U.S.
and international fora through PNT
Advisory Board technical assessments,
including back-up services for
terrestrial, maritime, aviation, and space
users.
It is imperative that the meeting be
held on these dates to accommodate the
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participants.
Patricia D. Rausch,
Advisory Committee Management Officer,
National Aeronautics and Space
Administration.
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Elizabeth Voyatzis,
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Activities: Comment Request
National Science Foundation.
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
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Humanities Arts and Artifacts
Indemnity Panel Advisory Committee
National Foundation on the
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Pursuant to the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, notice is
hereby given that the Federal Council
on the Arts and the Humanities will
hold a meeting of the Arts and Artifacts
International Indemnity Panel.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
Tuesday, November 29, 2016, from
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held by
teleconference originating at the
National Endowment for the Arts,
Washington, DC 20506.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elizabeth Voyatzis, Committee
Management Officer, 400 7th Street
SW., Room 4060, Washington, DC
20506, (202) 606 8322; evoyatzis@
neh.gov.
SUMMARY:
The
purpose of the meeting is for panel
review, discussion, evaluation, and
recommendation on applications for
Certificates of Indemnity submitted to
the Federal Council on the Arts and the
Humanities, for exhibitions beginning
on or after January 1, 2017. Because the
meeting will consider proprietary
financial and commercial data provided
in confidence by indemnity applicants,
and material that is likely to disclose
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confidential information, and because it
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measures confidential, I have
determined that that the meeting will be
closed to the public pursuant to
subsection (c)(4) of section 552b of Title
5, United States Code. I have made this
determination under the authority
granted me by the Chairman’s
Delegation of Authority to Close
Advisory Committee Meetings, dated
April 15, 2016.
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The National Science
Foundation (NSF) has submitted the
following information collection
requirement to OMB for review and
clearance under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–
13. This is the second notice for public
comment; the first was published in the
Federal Register at 81 FR 6544, and no
comments were received. NSF is
forwarding the proposed submission to
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for clearance simultaneously
with the publication of this second
notice. The full submission (including
comments) may be found at: https://
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Comments: Comments regarding (a)
whether the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions f the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of burden including
the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance
the quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; (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 should be
addressed to: Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention:
Desk Officer for National Science
Foundation, 725 17th Street NW., Room
10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to
Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation,
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265,
Arlington, Virginia 22230 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).
DATES: Comments regarding these
information collections are best assured
SUMMARY:
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of having their full effect if received
within 30 days of this notification.
Copies of the submission(s) may be
obtained by calling 703–292–7556.
NSF may not conduct or sponsor a
collection of information unless the
collection of information displays a
currently valid OMB control number
and the agency informs potential
persons who are to respond to the
collection of information that such
persons are not required to respond to
the collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Awardee Reporting
Requirements for the Experimental
Program to Stimulate Competitive
Research (EPSCoR) Research
Infrastructure Improvement Programs
OMB Number: 3145—NEW
Expiration Date of Approval: Not
applicable
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to establish an information
collection.
Abstract:
Proposed Project:
The mission of the National Science
Foundation (NSF) is to promote the
progress of science; to advance the
national health, welfare, and prosperity;
and to secure the national defense,
while avoiding the undue concentration
of research and education. In 1977, in
response to congressional concern that
NSF funding was overly concentrated
geographically, a National Science
Board task force analyzed the
geographic distribution of NSF funds,
which resulted in the creation of an NSF
Experimental Program to Stimulate
Competitive Research (EPSCoR).
Congress specified two objectives for the
EPSCoR program in the National
Science Foundation Authorization Act
of 1988: (1) To assist States that
historically have received relatively
little Federal research and development
funding; and (2) to assist States that
have demonstrated a commitment to
develop their research bases and
improve science and engineering
research and education programs at
their universities and colleges
The EPSCoR Research Infrastructure
Improvement Programs advance science
and engineering capabilities in EPSCoR
jurisdictions for discovery, innovation
and overall knowledge-based prosperity.
These projects build human, cyber, and
physical infrastructure in EPSCoR
jurisdictions, stimulating sustainable
improvements in their Research &
Development (R&D) capacity and
competitiveness.
EPSCoR projects are unique in their
scope and complexity; in their
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integration of individual researchers,
institutions, and organizations; and in
their role in developing the diverse,
well-prepared, STEM-enabled workforce
necessary to sustain research
competitiveness and catalyze economic
development. In addition, these projects
are generally inter- (or multi)disciplinary and involve effective
jurisdictional and regional
collaborations among academic,
government and private sector
stakeholders that advance scientific
research, promote innovation and
provide multiple societal benefits; and
they broaden participation in science
and engineering by engaging multiple
institutions and organizations at all
levels of research and education, and
people within and among (EPSCoR
jurisdictions. These projects usually
involve between 100 (Track-2) to 300
(Track-1) participants per year over the
performance period and provide
outreach experiences to thousands of K–
12 students and teachers. America
COMPETES Reauthorization Act of
2010, Section 517 (H.R. 5116, Section
517) requires NSF EPSCoR to submit
annual reports to both Congress and
OSTP that contains data detailing
project progress and success (new
investigators, broadening participation,
dissemination of results, new
workshops, outreach activities,
proposals submitted and awarded,
mentoring activities among faculty
members, collaborations, researcher
participating on the review process,
etc.).
EPSCoR RII Track-1 and Track-2
projects are required to submit annual
reports on progress and plans, which are
used as a basis for performance review
and determining the level of continued
funding. To support this review and the
management of an EPSCoR RII projects,
teams are required to develop a set of
performance indicators for building
sustainable infrastructure and capacity
in terms of a strategic plan for the
project; measure performance and revise
strategies as appropriate; report on the
progress relative to the project’s goals
and milestones; and describe changes in
strategies, if any, for submission
annually to NSF. These indicators are
both quantitative and descriptive and
may include, for example, the
characteristics of project personnel and
students; aggregate demographics of
participants; sources of financial
support and in-kind support;
expenditures by operational component;
characteristics of industrial and/or other
sector participation; research activities;
workforce development activities;
external engagement activities; patents
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and patent licenses; publications;
degrees granted to students involved in
project activities; and descriptions of
significant advances and other outcomes
of the EPSCoR project’s efforts. Part of
this reporting takes the form of several
spreadsheets to capture specific
information to demonstrate progress
towards achieving the goals of the
program. Such reporting requirements
are included in the cooperative
agreement which is binding between the
awardee institution and NSF.
Each project’s annual report addresses
the following categories of activities: (1)
Research, (2) education, (3) workforce
development, (4) partnerships and
collaborations, (5) communication and
dissemination, (6) sustainability, (7)
diversity, (8) management, and (9)
evaluation and assessment.
For each of the categories the report
is required to describe overall objectives
for the year; specific accomplishments,
impacts, outputs and outcomes;
problems or challenges the project has
encountered in making progress towards
goals; and anticipated problems in
performance during the following year.
Use of the Information: NSF will use
the information to continue funding of
the EPSCoR RII projects, and to evaluate
the progress of the program.
The current RPPR is designed
primarily to support reporting from
individual investigators and nor for
large centers/center-like programs
involving hundreds of participants. The
change would facilitate reporting better
aligned with program goals and is
expected to minimize reporting burden
on the EPSCoR community and provide
data as legislatively required for NSF
EPSCoR.
Estimate of Burden: 100 hours per
project for 65 projects for a total of 6,500
hours.
Respondents: Non-profit institutions;
federal government.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Report: One.
Dated: November 2, 2016.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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Notice and request for
comments.
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Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13.
This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published
in the Federal Register at 81 FR 6544, and no comments were received.
NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of
this second notice. The full submission (including comments) may be
found at: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Comments: Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions f
the agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including
the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be
collected; (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 should
be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB,
Attention: Desk Officer for National Science Foundation, 725 17th
Street NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne H.
Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265, Arlington, Virginia 22230 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).
DATES: Comments regarding these information collections are best
assured
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of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this
notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling
703-292-7556.
NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless
the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control
number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to
the collection of information that such persons are not required to
respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Awardee Reporting Requirements for the
Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs
OMB Number: 3145--NEW
Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an
information collection.
Abstract:
Proposed Project:
The mission of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is to promote
the progress of science; to advance the national health, welfare, and
prosperity; and to secure the national defense, while avoiding the
undue concentration of research and education. In 1977, in response to
congressional concern that NSF funding was overly concentrated
geographically, a National Science Board task force analyzed the
geographic distribution of NSF funds, which resulted in the creation of
an NSF Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).
Congress specified two objectives for the EPSCoR program in the
National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988: (1) To assist
States that historically have received relatively little Federal
research and development funding; and (2) to assist States that have
demonstrated a commitment to develop their research bases and improve
science and engineering research and education programs at their
universities and colleges
The EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Programs advance
science and engineering capabilities in EPSCoR jurisdictions for
discovery, innovation and overall knowledge-based prosperity. These
projects build human, cyber, and physical infrastructure in EPSCoR
jurisdictions, stimulating sustainable improvements in their Research &
Development (R&D) capacity and competitiveness.
EPSCoR projects are unique in their scope and complexity; in their
integration of individual researchers, institutions, and organizations;
and in their role in developing the diverse, well-prepared, STEM-
enabled workforce necessary to sustain research competitiveness and
catalyze economic development. In addition, these projects are
generally inter- (or multi-)disciplinary and involve effective
jurisdictional and regional collaborations among academic, government
and private sector stakeholders that advance scientific research,
promote innovation and provide multiple societal benefits; and they
broaden participation in science and engineering by engaging multiple
institutions and organizations at all levels of research and education,
and people within and among (EPSCoR jurisdictions. These projects
usually involve between 100 (Track-2) to 300 (Track-1) participants per
year over the performance period and provide outreach experiences to
thousands of K-12 students and teachers. America COMPETES
Reauthorization Act of 2010, Section 517 (H.R. 5116, Section 517)
requires NSF EPSCoR to submit annual reports to both Congress and OSTP
that contains data detailing project progress and success (new
investigators, broadening participation, dissemination of results, new
workshops, outreach activities, proposals submitted and awarded,
mentoring activities among faculty members, collaborations, researcher
participating on the review process, etc.).
EPSCoR RII Track-1 and Track-2 projects are required to submit
annual reports on progress and plans, which are used as a basis for
performance review and determining the level of continued funding. To
support this review and the management of an EPSCoR RII projects, teams
are required to develop a set of performance indicators for building
sustainable infrastructure and capacity in terms of a strategic plan
for the project; measure performance and revise strategies as
appropriate; report on the progress relative to the project's goals and
milestones; and describe changes in strategies, if any, for submission
annually to NSF. These indicators are both quantitative and descriptive
and may include, for example, the characteristics of project personnel
and students; aggregate demographics of participants; sources of
financial support and in-kind support; expenditures by operational
component; characteristics of industrial and/or other sector
participation; research activities; workforce development activities;
external engagement activities; patents and patent licenses;
publications; degrees granted to students involved in project
activities; and descriptions of significant advances and other outcomes
of the EPSCoR project's efforts. Part of this reporting takes the form
of several spreadsheets to capture specific information to demonstrate
progress towards achieving the goals of the program. Such reporting
requirements are included in the cooperative agreement which is binding
between the awardee institution and NSF.
Each project's annual report addresses the following categories of
activities: (1) Research, (2) education, (3) workforce development, (4)
partnerships and collaborations, (5) communication and dissemination,
(6) sustainability, (7) diversity, (8) management, and (9) evaluation
and assessment.
For each of the categories the report is required to describe
overall objectives for the year; specific accomplishments, impacts,
outputs and outcomes; problems or challenges the project has
encountered in making progress towards goals; and anticipated problems
in performance during the following year.
Use of the Information: NSF will use the information to continue
funding of the EPSCoR RII projects, and to evaluate the progress of the
program.
The current RPPR is designed primarily to support reporting from
individual investigators and nor for large centers/center-like programs
involving hundreds of participants. The change would facilitate
reporting better aligned with program goals and is expected to minimize
reporting burden on the EPSCoR community and provide data as
legislatively required for NSF EPSCoR.
Estimate of Burden: 100 hours per project for 65 projects for a
total of 6,500 hours.
Respondents: Non-profit institutions; federal government.
Estimated Number of Responses per Report: One.
Dated: November 2, 2016.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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