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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request
National Science Foundation.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
to establish this collection. In
accordance with the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we
are providing opportunity for public
comment on this action. After obtaining
and considering public comment, NSF
will prepare the submission requesting
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) clearance of this collection for no
longer than 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by March 2, 2020 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:
Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation,
2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite
W18200, Alexandria, Virginia 22314;
telephone (703) 292–7556; or send email
SUMMARY:
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Single Institution Organizational Change Ended Survey ............................................................
Single Institution Organizational Change Ongoing Survey .........................................................
Leadership Ended Survey ...........................................................................................................
Partnership Ended Survey ...........................................................................................................
Single Institution Self-Assessment Ended Survey ......................................................................
Partnership Ongoing Survey .......................................................................................................
Single Institution Organizational Change Ended Survey and Partnership Ended Survey .........
Partnership Ended Survey and Leadership Ended Survey ........................................................
Leadership Ended Survey and Single Institution Self-Assessment Ended Survey ....................
Single Institution Organizational Change Ended Survey and Single Institution Self-Assessment Ended Survey .................................................................................................................
Single Institution Organizational Change Ongoing Survey and Single Institution Self-Assessment Ended Survey .................................................................................................................
Institutional Transformation Applicant Survey .............................................................................
Telephone interviews with representatives of ADVANCE Grantees ...........................................
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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: Evaluation of the
Sustainability and Diffusion of the NSF
ADVANCE Program.
OMB Number: 3145–NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not
applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to establish an information
collection.
Proposed Project: Use of the
Information: The ADVANCE Program,
launched by the National Science
Foundation in 2001, supports projects to
identify and address structural and
policy barriers to equity for STEM
faculty. The proposed evaluation
examines the sustainability and
diffusion of ADVANCE strategies. The
evaluation focuses on ADVANCE
projects that started between 2001 and
2018, as well as proposals for the
ADVANCE Institutional Transformation
(IT) grants that were not funded. The
data collection for this request includes:
Six self-completion online surveys (with
questions tailored to different types of
ADVANCE grants); one self-completion
online survey for ADVANCE
Institutional Transformation applicants;
and one instrument to conduct
interviews with two representatives
from six ADVANCE grantees.
Respondents: Respondents are
representatives from ADVANCE
grantees and applicants of ADVANCE
Institutional Transformation grants.
Estimated Number of Annual
Respondents: 328 individuals.
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Comments: Comments 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 other forms of
information technology; and (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.
Dated: January 27, 2020.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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Sunshine Act Meetings; National
Science Board
The National Science Board (NSB),
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
meetings for the transaction of NSB
business as follows:
TIME AND DATE: Tuesday, February 4,
2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 9:00
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST.
PLACE: The morning meeting on
Tuesday, February 4, 2020, will be held
in the Eisenhower Executive Office
Building, 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20502, Room 350
in conjunction with the members of the
President’s Advisory Council on
Science and Technology (PCAST).
Individuals from the public who wish to
attend this session must register using
the following email address: PCAST@
ostp.eop.gov. Please note that public
seating for this meeting is limited and
is available on a first-come, first-served
basis.
The remaining meetings in the
afternoon of February 4, and on
February 5, 2020, will be held at the
NSF headquarters, 2415 Eisenhower
Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. These
meetings are held in the boardroom on
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the 2nd floor. The public may observe
public meetings held in the NSF
boardroom. All visitors must contact the
Board Office (call 703–292–7000 or send
an email to nationalsciencebrd@nsf.gov)
at least 24 hours prior to the meeting
and provide your name and
organizational affiliation. Visitors must
report to the NSF visitor’s desk in the
building lobby to receive a visitor’s
badge.
STATUS: Some of these meetings will be
open to the public. Others will be closed
to the public. See full description
below.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Plenary Board Meeting (at Eisenhower
Executive Office Building)
Open Session: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Presentations and Discussion of the
new NSB Science and Engineering
Indicators Report and Vision 2030
Project
• PCAST Subcommittee Discussions
Led by Subcommittee Chairs and NSB
Liaisons
• Open Discussion between PCAST and
NSB Members
• Public Comment Period
• Summary, Next Meeting, and
Adjournment
Plenary Board Meeting (at NSF
Headquarters)
Open Session: 2:00–3:30 p.m.
•
•
•
•
NSB Chair’s Welcome
NSF Director’s Remarks
NSF 2026 Idea Machine Panel
NSB Chair’s Remarks and Summary of
Activities
• Information Item: National Solar
Observatory (NSO) Mid-term Review/
DKIST Update
• Information Item: Seismological
Facility for the Advancement of
Geoscience (SAGE) and Geodetic
Facility for the Advancement of
Geoscience (GAGE)
Committee on External Engagement (EE)
Open Session: 10:45–11:00 a.m.
• Committee Chair’s Remarks
• Approval of Prior Open Minutes
• NSB Chair’s Report on Congressional
Testimony before the House
Committee on Science, Space, &
Technology
Committee on Strategy (CS)
Open Session: 11:00–11:10 a.m.
• Committee Chair’s Remarks
• Approval of Prior Open Minutes
Committee on Strategy (CS)
Closed Session: 11:10–11:45 a.m.
• Committee Chair’s Remarks
• Approval of Prior Closed Minutes
• Update on Budgets
Plenary Board
Closed Session: 11:45 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
• NSB Chair’s Remarks
• Approval of Prior Closed Minutes
• Director’s Remarks
• Written report on personnel
situation
• Closed Committee Reports
• National Solar Observatory Mid-term
Review
• Vote: High Luminosity Upgrades to
the ATLAS and CMS Detectors for the
Large Hadron Collider
Committee on Awards and Facilities
(A&F)
Plenary Board (Executive)
Closed session: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
• NSB Chair’s Remarks
• Approval of Prior Executive Closed
Minutes
• Director’s Remarks
• Arctic Research Support and
Logistics Services Contract Update
• Waterman Award
• Report by Subcommittee on Honorary
Awards
• Committee Chair’s Remarks
• Approval of Prior Closed Minutes
• Action Item: High Luminosity
Upgrades to the ATLAS and CMS
Detectors
• Context Item: Mid-Scale Research
Infrastructure Track 2 Portfolio
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Committee on Awards and Facilities
(A&F)
Open Session: 9:00–10:45 a.m.
• Committee Chair’s Remarks
• Approval of Prior Open Minutes
• Calendar Year (CY) 2020 Schedule of
Planned Action and Context Items
• Antarctica Site Visit Report
• Written Item: NSB Approval and
Oversight Process for Mid-Scale
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Closed Session: 12:10–12:30 p.m.
Committee on National Science and
Engineering Policy (SEP)
Open Session: 1:30–2:00 p.m.
• Committee Chair’s Remarks
• Approval of Prior Open Minutes
• Indicators 2020 Rollout Activities
Report
• Update on Indicators 2020 Thematic
Report Publication
• Discussion of SEP Spring Retreat
Agenda
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
establish this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for
public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public
comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer
than 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by March 2,
2020 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: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite
W18200, Alexandria, Virginia 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: Evaluation of the Sustainability and Diffusion
of the NSF ADVANCE Program.
OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an
information collection.
Proposed Project: Use of the Information: The ADVANCE Program,
launched by the National Science Foundation in 2001, supports projects
to identify and address structural and policy barriers to equity for
STEM faculty. The proposed evaluation examines the sustainability and
diffusion of ADVANCE strategies. The evaluation focuses on ADVANCE
projects that started between 2001 and 2018, as well as proposals for
the ADVANCE Institutional Transformation (IT) grants that were not
funded. The data collection for this request includes: Six self-
completion online surveys (with questions tailored to different types
of ADVANCE grants); one self-completion online survey for ADVANCE
Institutional Transformation applicants; and one instrument to conduct
interviews with two representatives from six ADVANCE grantees.
Respondents: Respondents are representatives from ADVANCE grantees
and applicants of ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grants.
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 328 individuals.
Burden on the Public: 227 hours.
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Participation
Data collection type Number of time (in Burden (in
individuals minutes) annual hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Single Institution Organizational Change Ended Survey........... 74 60 74
Single Institution Organizational Change Ongoing Survey......... 19 60 19
Leadership Ended Survey......................................... 34 30 17
Partnership Ended Survey........................................ 27 30 13.5
Single Institution Self-Assessment Ended Survey................. 34 30 17
Partnership Ongoing Survey...................................... 8 30 4
Single Institution Organizational Change Ended Survey and 6 90 9
Partnership Ended Survey.......................................
Partnership Ended Survey and Leadership Ended Survey............ 1 60 1
Leadership Ended Survey and Single Institution Self-Assessment 1 90 1.5
Ended Survey...................................................
Single Institution Organizational Change Ended Survey and Single 1 120 2
Institution Self-Assessment Ended Survey.......................
Single Institution Organizational Change Ongoing Survey and 1 120 2
Single Institution Self-Assessment Ended Survey................
Institutional Transformation Applicant Survey................... 110 30 55
Telephone interviews with representatives of ADVANCE Grantees... 12 60 12
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Total....................................................... 328 .............. 227
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Comments: Comments 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 other forms of information technology; and (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.
Dated: January 27, 2020.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2020-01697 Filed 1-29-20; 8:45 am]
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