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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
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appropriate automated, electronic,
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mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
For Additional Information or
Comments: Comments should be
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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
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that such persons are not required to
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respond to the collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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