Sunshine Act Meeting; National Science Board, 17040 [2017-07098]

Download as PDF 17040 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 66 / Friday, April 7, 2017 / Notices assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 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 Dated: April 4, 2017. minimize the burden of the collection of Crystal Robinson, information on those who are to Committee Management Officer. respond, including through the use of [FR Doc. 2017–07004 Filed 4–6–17; 8:45 am] appropriate automated, electronic, BILLING CODE 7555–01–P mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION For Additional Information or Comments: Comments should be Sunshine Act Meeting; National addressed to: Office of Information and Science Board Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: The National Science Board’s Desk Officer for National Science Committee on Awards and Facilities, Foundation, 725 17th Street NW., Room pursuant to NSF regulations (45 CFR 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to part 614), the National Science Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Foundation Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. Officer, National Science Foundation, 1862n–5), and the Government in the 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), hereby Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send email gives notice that its closed meeting to splimpto@nsf.gov. Copies of the scheduled for April 11, 2017 from 11:00 submission(s) may be obtained by a.m. to 12:00 p.m., has been cancelled. calling 703–292–7556. Individuals who The meeting notice originally appeared use a telecommunications device for the at 83 FR 15374 (March 28, 2017). deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting 800–877–8339, which is accessible 24 information and updates (time, place, hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a subject or status of meeting) may be year (including federal holidays). found at https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/ It is not permissible for NSF to meetings/notices.jsp. Point of contact for conduct or sponsor a collection of this meeting is: Elise Lipkowitz, 4201 information unless the collection of Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230. information displays a currently valid Telephone: (703) 292–7000. OMB control number and the agency Chris Blair, informs potential persons who are to Executive Assistant to the NSB Office. respond to the collection of information [FR Doc. 2017–07098 Filed 4–5–17; 11:15 am] that such persons are not required to BILLING CODE 7555–01–P respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Survey of Earned Doctorates. Agency Information Collection OMB Control Number: 3145–0019. Activities: Comment Request Summary of Collection: The authority AGENCY: National Science Foundation. to collect information for the Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) is established ACTION: Submission for OMB review; under the National Science Foundation comment request. Act of 1950, as amended, Public Law SUMMARY: The National Science 507 (42 U.S.C. 1862), Section 3(a)(6), Foundation (NSF) has submitted the which directs the NSF ‘‘. . . to provide following information collection a central clearinghouse for the requirements to OMB for review and collection, interpretation, and analysis clearance under the Paperwork of data on scientific and engineering Reduction Act of 1995. resources and to provide a source of information for policy formation by DATES: Written comments on this notice other agencies of the federal must be received by May 8, 2017 to be nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with NOTICES Reason for Late Notice: Due to unforeseen scheduling complications and the necessity to proceed with the review of the project. Reason for Closing: Topics to be discussed and evaluated during closed portions of the site review will include information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information and information on personnel. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government in the Sunshine Act. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:52 Apr 06, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 government.’’ More recently, the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) was established within NSF by Section 505 of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 and given a broader mandate to collect data related to STEM education, the science and engineering workforce, and U.S. competitiveness in science, engineering, technology, and Research and Development. The SED is part of an integrated survey system that fulfills the education and workforce components of this mission. The SED has been conducted annually since 1958 and is jointly sponsored by four Federal agencies (NSF, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Education, and National Endowment for the Humanities) to avoid duplication of effort in collecting such data. It is an accurate, timely source of information on an important national resource—individuals with research doctorates. Data are obtained via Web survey or paper questionnaire from each person earning a research doctorate at the time they receive the degree. Graduate schools help distribute the SED to their graduating doctorate recipients. Data are collected on the doctorate recipient’s field of specialty, educational background, sources of financial support in graduate school, debt level, postgraduation plans for employment, and demographic characteristics. The survey will be collected in conformance with the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974. Responses from individuals are voluntary. NSF will ensure that all individually identifiable information collected will be kept strictly confidential and will be used for research or statistical purposes, analyzing data, and preparing scientific reports and articles. Comment: On 16 September 2016 we published in the Federal Register (81 FR 63809) a 60-day notice of our intent to request reinstatement of this information collection authority from OMB. In that notice, we solicited public comments for 60 days ending November 14, 2016. Two comments were received from the public, one of which requested draft materials from the SED information collection request being prepared for OMB and one that expressed support for renewing the SED. Need and Use of the Information: The Federal government, universities, researchers, and others use the information extensively. NSF, as the lead agency, publishes statistics from the survey in several reports, but E:\FR\FM\07APN1.SGM 07APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 66 (Friday, April 7, 2017)]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-07098]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Sunshine Act Meeting; National Science Board

    The National Science Board's Committee on Awards and Facilities, 
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 that its closed 
meeting scheduled for April 11, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., has 
been cancelled. The meeting notice originally appeared at 83 FR 15374 
(March 28, 2017).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Meeting information and updates (time, 
place, subject or status of meeting) may be found at https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings/notices.jsp. Point of contact for this meeting 
is: Elise Lipkowitz, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230. Telephone: 
(703) 292-7000.

Chris Blair,
Executive Assistant to the NSB Office.
[FR Doc. 2017-07098 Filed 4-5-17; 11:15 am]
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