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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) previously approved
this information collection form for a
period of three years. We plan to request
an extension from OMB of that approval
for another three years. This information
collection gathers information from
private foundations or other entities
involved in funding, building, and
transferring Presidential library facilities
to NARA, and aids us in designing,
constructing, and equipping the library.
We invite you to comment on this
proposed information collection
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DATES: We must receive written
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ADDRESSES: Send comments to
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(Pub. L. 104–13), NARA invites the
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suggestions should address one or more
of the following points: (a) Whether the
proposed information collection is
necessary for NARA to properly perform
its functions; (b) NARA’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed information
collection and its accuracy; (c) ways
NARA could enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information it
collects; (d) ways NARA could
minimize the burden on respondents of
collecting the information, including
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following information collection:
Title: Presidential Library Facilities.
OMB number: 3095–0036.
Agency form number: None.
Type of review: Regular.
Affected public: Presidential library
foundations or other entities proposing
to transfer a Presidential library facility
to NARA.
Estimated number of respondents: 1.
Estimated time per response: 40
hours.
Frequency of response: On occasion.
Estimated total annual burden hours:
40 hours.
Abstract: The information collection
is required for NARA to meet its
obligations under 44 U.S.C. 2112(a)(3) to
submit a report to Congress before
accepting a new Presidential library
facility. The report contains information
that can be furnished only by the
foundation or other entity responsible
for building the facility and establishing
the library endowment.
Swarnali Haldar,
Executive for Information Services/CIO.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Comment Request: National Science
Foundation Proposal/Award;
Information—NSF Proposal and Award
Policies and Procedures Guide
National Science Foundation.
Request for comment notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
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SUMMARY: The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
to request renewed clearance of this
collection. In accordance with the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing
opportunity for public comment on the
NSF Proposal and Award Policies and
Procedures Guide (PAPPG). The
primary purpose of this revision is to
update the PAPPG to incorporate a
number of policy-related changes. The
draft NSF PAPPG is now available for
your review and consideration on the
NSF Web site at https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/
dias/policy/.
DATES: Written comments should be
received by July 24, 2017 to be assured
of consideration. Comments received
after that date will be considered to the
extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Written comments
regarding the information collection and
requests for copies of the proposed
information collection request should be
addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports
Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm.
1265, Arlington, VA 22230, or by email
to splimpto@nsf.gov. The draft NSF
Proposal and Award Policies and
Procedures Guide may be found at:
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Suzanne Plimpton on (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).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To
facilitate review, revised text has been
highlighted in yellow throughout the
document to identify significant
changes. A brief comment explanation
of the change also is provided.
After obtaining and considering
public comment, NSF will prepare the
submission requesting OMB clearance
of this collection for no longer than 3
years.
In addition to the type of comments
identified above, comments also are
invited on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the Agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
Agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
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other forms of information technology;
and (d) 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.
Title of Collection: ‘‘National Science
Foundation Proposal/Award
Information—NSF Proposal and Award
Policies and Procedures Guide’’
OMB Approval Number: 3145–0058.
Expiration Date of Approval: October
31, 2019.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to extend with revision an
information collection for three years.
Proposed Project: The National
Science Foundation Act of 1950 (Pub. L.
81–507) sets forth NSF’s mission and
purpose:
‘‘To promote the progress of science;
to advance the national health,
prosperity, and welfare; to secure the
national defense. . . .’’
The Act authorized and directed NSF
to initiate and support:
• Basic scientific research and
research fundamental to the engineering
process;
• Programs to strengthen scientific
and engineering research potential;
• Science and engineering education
programs at all levels and in all the
various fields of science and
engineering;
• Programs that provide a source of
information for policy formulation; and
• Other activities to promote these
ends.
NSF’s core purpose resonates clearly
in everything it does: Promoting
achievement and progress in science
and engineering and enhancing the
potential for research and education to
contribute to the Nation. While NSF’s
vision of the future and the mechanisms
it uses to carry out its charges have
evolved significantly over the last six
decades, its ultimate mission remains
the same.
Use of the Information: The regular
submission of proposals to the
Foundation is part of the collection of
information and is used to help NSF
fulfill this responsibility by initiating
and supporting merit-selected research
and education projects in all the
scientific and engineering disciplines.
NSF receives more than 50,000
proposals annually for new projects,
and makes approximately 11,000 new
awards.
Support is made primarily through
grants, contracts, and other agreements
awarded to approximately 2,000
colleges, universities, academic
consortia, nonprofit institutions, and
small businesses. The awards are based
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mainly on merit evaluations of
proposals submitted to the Foundation.
The Foundation has a continuing
commitment to monitor the operations
of its information collection to identify
and address excessive reporting burdens
as well as to identify any real or
apparent inequities based on gender,
race, ethnicity, or disability of the
proposed principal investigator(s)/
project director(s) or the co-principal
investigator(s)/co-project director(s).
Burden on the Public: The Foundation
estimates that an average of 120 hours
is expended for each proposal
submitted. An estimated 50,000
proposals are expected during the
course of one year for a total of
6,000,000 public burden hours
annually.
Christopher A. Blair,
Executive Assistant to the Executive Officer
of the National Science Board, National
Science Foundation.
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Tuesday, June 6, 2017–8:30 a.m. Until
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The Subcommittee will discuss the
State-Of-the-Art Reactor Consequence
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Integrated Deterministic and
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Comment Request: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award;
Information--NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Request for comment notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
request renewed clearance of this collection. In accordance with the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing
opportunity for public comment on the NSF Proposal and Award Policies
and Procedures Guide (PAPPG). The primary purpose of this revision is
to update the PAPPG to incorporate a number of policy-related changes.
The draft NSF PAPPG is now available for your review and consideration
on the NSF Web site at https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/.
DATES: Written comments should be received by July 24, 2017 to be
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer,
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 1265, Arlington, VA
22230, or by email to splimpto@nsf.gov. The draft NSF Proposal and
Award Policies and Procedures Guide may be found at: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (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).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To facilitate review, revised text has been
highlighted in yellow throughout the document to identify significant
changes. A brief comment explanation of the change also is provided.
After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare
the submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no
longer than 3 years.
In addition to the type of comments identified above, comments also
are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the
accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques or
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other forms of information technology; and (d) 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.
Title of Collection: ``National Science Foundation Proposal/Award
Information--NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide''
OMB Approval Number: 3145-0058.
Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2019.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend with revision an
information collection for three years.
Proposed Project: The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (Pub.
L. 81-507) sets forth NSF's mission and purpose:
``To promote the progress of science; to advance the national
health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense. . .
.''
The Act authorized and directed NSF to initiate and support:
Basic scientific research and research fundamental to the
engineering process;
Programs to strengthen scientific and engineering research
potential;
Science and engineering education programs at all levels
and in all the various fields of science and engineering;
Programs that provide a source of information for policy
formulation; and
Other activities to promote these ends.
NSF's core purpose resonates clearly in everything it does:
Promoting achievement and progress in science and engineering and
enhancing the potential for research and education to contribute to the
Nation. While NSF's vision of the future and the mechanisms it uses to
carry out its charges have evolved significantly over the last six
decades, its ultimate mission remains the same.
Use of the Information: The regular submission of proposals to the
Foundation is part of the collection of information and is used to help
NSF fulfill this responsibility by initiating and supporting merit-
selected research and education projects in all the scientific and
engineering disciplines. NSF receives more than 50,000 proposals
annually for new projects, and makes approximately 11,000 new awards.
Support is made primarily through grants, contracts, and other
agreements awarded to approximately 2,000 colleges, universities,
academic consortia, nonprofit institutions, and small businesses. The
awards are based mainly on merit evaluations of proposals submitted to
the Foundation.
The Foundation has a continuing commitment to monitor the
operations of its information collection to identify and address
excessive reporting burdens as well as to identify any real or apparent
inequities based on gender, race, ethnicity, or disability of the
proposed principal investigator(s)/project director(s) or the co-
principal investigator(s)/co-project director(s).
Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates that an average of
120 hours is expended for each proposal submitted. An estimated 50,000
proposals are expected during the course of one year for a total of
6,000,000 public burden hours annually.
Christopher A. Blair,
Executive Assistant to the Executive Officer of the National Science
Board, National Science Foundation.
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