Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection, 12009 [2019-06137]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 61 / Friday, March 29, 2019 / Notices • Joint Session with AC–MPS • Meeting with the NSF COO • Wrap-up and Actions Notice and request for comments. ACTION: [FR Doc. 2019–06076 Filed 3–28–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Sunshine Act Meeting; National Science Board The National Science Board’s Awards and Facilities Committee, 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 of the scheduling of a teleconference for the transaction of National Science Board business, as follows: TIME AND DATE: Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from 8:00–9:00 and 10:00–11:00 a.m. EDT. PLACE: This meeting will be held by teleconference at the National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22314. STATUS: Closed. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The agenda for the first session is: Share of the NSF budget for Research Infrastructure (RI); Changes to the RI portfolio; and Use of Major Research Equipment and Facility Construction (MREFC) and Research and Related Activities (R&RA) lines for central Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding. The agenda for the second session is: NSF’s processes and timetable for making the inaugural set of mid-scale awards; Community response to the mid-scale solicitations; and NSF’s plans for mid-scale program oversight. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Point of contact for this meeting is: Elise Lipkowitz, elipkowi@nsf.gov, telephone: (703) 292–7000. Meeting information and updates may be found at https:// www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings/notices.jsp# sunshine. Please refer to the National Science Board website www.nsf.gov/nsb for general information. Chris Blair, Executive Assistant to the NSB Office. [FR Doc. 2019–06270 Filed 3–27–19; 4:15 pm] jbell on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection AGENCY: National Science Foundation. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:37 Mar 28, 2019 Jkt 247001 Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting the general public or other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Foundation, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Foundation’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. SUMMARY: Dated: March 26, 2019. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. Written comments on this notice must be received by May 28, 2019, to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; telephone (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: Title of Collection: Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Application Data. OMB Number: 3145–NEW. Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an information collection. Abstract: The Division of Mathematical Sciences within the Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences of the National Science Foundation will use the Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Application Forms mentioned in the solicitation. Instructions on how to complete the application forms are provided at the program web page. All scientists DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12009 submitting proposals to the solicitation will be asked to complete an electronic version of the Application Forms. The data collected on the forms does not duplicate that collected elsewhere in the same manner in the proposal. The information consists of PI’s current institution and position, (expected) doctoral degree date and institution, proposed fellowship institution and mentoring scientist, reference letter writers, and Mathematics Subject Classification codes. Use of the Information: The data collected will be used to greatly reduce NSF staff workload in the merit review process. Burden on the Public: The Directorate estimates that an average of 30 minutes is expended for each proposal submitted. An estimated 250 proposals will be submitted and 125 public burden hours annually. Expected Respondents: Individuals. Estimated Number of Responses: 250. Estimated Number of Respondents: 250. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 125 hours. Frequency of Responses: Annually. Dated: March 25, 2019. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2019–06137 Filed 3–28–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. CP2018–6; MC2019–104 and CP2019–113; MC2019–105 and CP2019–114; MC2019–106 and CP2019–115; MC2019–107 and CP2019–116] New Postal Products Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission’s consideration concerning negotiated service agreements. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. DATES: Comments are due: April 2, 2019. SUMMARY: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. Those who cannot submit comments electronically should contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by telephone for advice on filing alternatives. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 61 (Friday, March 29, 2019)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-06137]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information 
Collection

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the 
National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting the general public or 
other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed information 
collection.
    Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the Foundation, including whether the information will 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Foundation's estimate 
of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by May 28, 
2019, to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address 
below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports 
Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, 
Alexandria, VA 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send email to 
[email protected]. 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: 
    Title of Collection: Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research 
Fellowship Application Data.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an 
information collection.
    Abstract: The Division of Mathematical Sciences within the 
Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences of the National 
Science Foundation will use the Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral 
Research Fellowship Application Forms mentioned in the solicitation. 
Instructions on how to complete the application forms are provided at 
the program web page. All scientists submitting proposals to the 
solicitation will be asked to complete an electronic version of the 
Application Forms. The data collected on the forms does not duplicate 
that collected elsewhere in the same manner in the proposal. The 
information consists of PI's current institution and position, 
(expected) doctoral degree date and institution, proposed fellowship 
institution and mentoring scientist, reference letter writers, and 
Mathematics Subject Classification codes.
    Use of the Information: The data collected will be used to greatly 
reduce NSF staff workload in the merit review process.
    Burden on the Public: The Directorate estimates that an average of 
30 minutes is expended for each proposal submitted. An estimated 250 
proposals will be submitted and 125 public burden hours annually.
    Expected Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 250.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 250.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 125 hours.
    Frequency of Responses: Annually.

    Dated: March 25, 2019.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2019-06137 Filed 3-28-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7555-01-P


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