Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, 10334 [2019-05265]

Download as PDF 10334 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 54 / Wednesday, March 20, 2019 / Notices NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request National Science Foundation. Submission for OMB review; comment request. AGENCY: ACTION: 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. This is the second notice for public comment. NSF is forwarding the proposed new information collection submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton at (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: This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 83 FR 36629, and one comment was received. The full submission may be found at: https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. 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. Comments: On July 30, 2018, NSF published a request for public comment (83 FR 36629), and one comment was received regarding making this information collection a common form. NSF agrees, and will proceed with the request. Comments regarding (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; or (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Mar 19, 2019 Jkt 247001 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, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314, or send email to splimpto@ nsf.gov. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured 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. Title of Collection: Research Performance Progress Report. OMB Approval Number: 3145–0221. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information collection for three years. Use of the Information: NSF developed the RPPR as a new service within Research.gov. This service replaced NSF’s annual and interim project reporting capabilities which resided in the NSF FastLane System. Information regarding NSF’s implementation of the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) may be found at the following website: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/ rppr/index.jsp. Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates that an average of 5 hours is expended for each report submitted. An estimated 25,000 reports are expected during the course of one year for a total of 125,000 public burden hours annually. Dated: March 15, 2019. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2019–05265 Filed 3–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Proposal Review Panel for Physics; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the following meeting: Name and Committee Code: Proposal Review Panel for the Division of Physics (1208)—PFC CTBP Site Visit. PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Date and Time: May 15, 2019; 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., May 16, 2019; 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Place: Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77251–1892. Type of Meeting: Part-Open. Contact Person: Jean Cottam-Allen, Program Director for Physics Frontier Centers, Division of Physics, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room 9245, Alexandria, VA 22314; Telephone: (703) 292–8783. Purpose of Meeting: Site visit to provide an evaluation of the progress of the projects at the host site for the Division of Physics at the National Science Foundation. Agenda May 15, 2019; 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. 0830–1200 Panel Session: Presentations on Center Overview, Management and Science 1200–1330 unch with Graduate Students and Postdocs 1330–1600 Panel Session: Continued Science Presentations, Education and Outreach 1600–1700 Executive Session— CLOSED SESSION 1700–1900 Poster Session 1900 Executive Session—CLOSED SESSION May 16, 2019; 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 0830–1100 Meeting with University Administrators; Discussion with Center Directors 1100–1500 Executive Session— CLOSED SESSION 1500–1600 Closeout Session with Center Directors 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. Dated: March 14, 2019. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. 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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


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. This is the second 
notice for public comment. NSF is forwarding the proposed new 
information collection submission to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this 
second notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton at (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: This is the second notice for public 
comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 83 FR 
36629, and one comment was received. The full submission may be found 
at: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
    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.
    Comments: On July 30, 2018, NSF published a request for public 
comment (83 FR 36629), and one comment was received regarding making 
this information collection a common form. NSF agrees, and will proceed 
with the request.
    Comments regarding (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; or (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, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, 
Alexandria, VA 22314, or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Comments 
regarding these information collections are best assured 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.
    Title of Collection: Research Performance Progress Report.
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0221.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information 
collection for three years.
    Use of the Information: NSF developed the RPPR as a new service 
within Research.gov. This service replaced NSF's annual and interim 
project reporting capabilities which resided in the NSF FastLane 
System.
    Information regarding NSF's implementation of the Research 
Performance Progress Report (RPPR) may be found at the following 
website: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/rppr/index.jsp.
    Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates that an average of 5 
hours is expended for each report submitted. An estimated 25,000 
reports are expected during the course of one year for a total of 
125,000 public burden hours annually.

    Dated: March 15, 2019.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2019-05265 Filed 3-19-19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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