Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, 24038-24039 [2020-09156]

Download as PDF 24038 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 84 / Thursday, April 30, 2020 / Notices meeting will be open to the public. Any interested person may call the USA toll free conference call number 800–988– 9661; passcode 5009142 and then the # sign. At the beginning of the meeting, members of the public may make a verbal presentation to the Panel on the subject of safety in NASA, not to exceed 5 minutes in length. To do so, members of the public must contact Ms. Lisa M. Hackley at lisa.m.hackley@nasa.gov or at (202) 358–1947 at least 48 hours in advance. Any member of the public is permitted to file a written statement with the Panel at the time of the meeting. Verbal presentations and written comments should be limited to the subject of safety in NASA. It is imperative that the meeting be held on this date to accommodate the scheduling priorities of the key participants. Patricia Rausch, Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. [FR Doc. 2020–09233 Filed 4–29–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Institute of Museum and Library Services Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection Requests: Building a National Network of Museums and Libraries for School Readiness Project (SRP) Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities. ACTION: Submission for OMB review, comment request. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the following information collection has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The purpose of this Notice is to solicit comments about this assessment process, instructions and data collections. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:56 Apr 29, 2020 Jkt 250001 listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below on or before May 29, 2020. OMB is particularly interested in comments that help the agency to: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • 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 (e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses). ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for Education, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395–7316. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Marvin Carr, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024–2135. Dr. Carr can be reached by Telephone: 202–653–4752, Fax: 202– 653–4601, or by email at mcarr@ imls.gov, or by teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons with hearing difficulty at 202– 653–4614. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant making, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov. Current Actions: Over its history, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has invested in a wide range of projects supporting research and practice in early childhood education through grant making and special initiatives. This project builds PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 off the Boston Children’s Museum’s (BCM) and IMLS’s previous work in piloting School Readiness Project in South Carolina and Virginia by scaling it into Iowa, Mississippi, and New Mexico. It addresses persistent gaps in early childhood education and school readiness and aims to amplify the strength of organizations serving children and families by forming networks between and across these organizations. The purpose of this data collection effort is to obtain a holistic view of the museum target audience and needs for capacity building support, identify potential gaps in the suite of current offerings, and define both opportunities and partnerships for new and expanded offerings. This action is to seek approval for the information collection for the Building a National Network of Museums and Libraries for School Readiness Project for the next three years. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: Building a National Network of Museums and Libraries for School Readiness Project. The 30-day notice for the Building a National Network of Museums and Libraries for School Readiness Project, was published in the Federal Register on November 4, 2019 (84 FR 59422). One comment was received. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: Building a National Network of Museums and Libraries for School Readiness Project. OMB Number: 3137–TBD. Agency Number: 3137. Affected Public: Federal, State and local governments, museums. Number of Respondents: 520. Frequency: Once. Burden Hours per Respondent: 6. Total Burden Hours: 806. Total Annual Costs: $20,188.06. Dated: April 27, 2020. Kim Miller, Senior Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services. [FR Doc. 2020–09238 Filed 4–29–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request National Science Foundation. Submission for OMB review; comment request. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 84 / Thursday, April 30, 2020 / Notices requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAmain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314, 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). Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703–292–7556. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 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; (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 the points of contact in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:56 Apr 29, 2020 Jkt 250001 Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting Requirements for NSF SBIR/STTR Program. OMB Number: 3145–NEW. Proposed Project: The NSF’s Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP), within the Engineering Directorate, serves a wide range of grantees across 5 major programs. The SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research)/STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) program is designed to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector by strengthening the role of small business, increasing the commercial application of federally supported research results, as well as fostering and encouraging participation by socially and economically disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses. The NSF SBIR/STTR program has two phases: Phase I and Phase II (with an optional Phase IIB as matching supplements). SBIR/STTR Phase I is a 6–12 month experimental or theoretical investigation on the proposed innovative research or study, and allows the grantees to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit of the idea or concept. Phase II further develops the proposed concept, building on the feasibility project undertaken in Phase I, and accelerate the Phase I project to the commercialization stage and enhance the overall strength of the commercial potential. As such, Phase II SBIR/STTR awards have an expected period of performance of 24 months. The Phase II interim report will be required every six months for the life of the Phase II award. We will use this report to collect information on the technical progress of the funded NSF work, which will allow the managing Program Director to monitor the project and ensure that the award is in good standing. The report will also request a discussion of progress on other company aspects that would allow us to assess the boarder and commercial impacts that are core to our review criteria. This report will also be used to ensure awardee compliance with both SBIR/STTR-wide and NSF-wide compliance requirements (such as lifecycle program certifications and requirements of our Phase II cooperative agreement instrument). Finally, it will be used to collect data that is required by the SBIR Policy Directive. All the information collected is for internal use by the Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships, and will not be made publicly available. Burden on the Public: Estimated at 16 hours per award for 300 awards for a total of 4,800 hours (per year). PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24039 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: April 24, 2020. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2020–09156 Filed 4–29–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) 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, May 5, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:35 p.m. EDT. PLACE: These meetings will be held by videoconference. There will be no inperson meetings to attend. The public may observe the public meetings, which will be streamed to the NSF You Tube channel. For meetings on Monday, May 5, go to: https://youtu.be/0Wu1pi6fDYc. For meetings on Tuesday, May 6, go to: https://youtu.be/agxFF9JB5pM. 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, May 6, 2020 Plenary Board Meeting Open Session: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 84 (Thursday, April 30, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24038-24039]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-09156]


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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

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requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; 
the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were 
received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the 
publication of this second notice.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAmain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, 
Alexandria, VA 22314, 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).
    Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 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; (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 the points 
of contact in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting Requirements for NSF SBIR/
STTR Program.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Proposed Project: The NSF's Division of Industrial Innovation and 
Partnerships (IIP), within the Engineering Directorate, serves a wide 
range of grantees across 5 major programs. The SBIR (Small Business 
Innovation Research)/STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) program 
is designed to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector 
by strengthening the role of small business, increasing the commercial 
application of federally supported research results, as well as 
fostering and encouraging participation by socially and economically 
disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses.
    The NSF SBIR/STTR program has two phases: Phase I and Phase II 
(with an optional Phase IIB as matching supplements). SBIR/STTR Phase I 
is a 6-12 month experimental or theoretical investigation on the 
proposed innovative research or study, and allows the grantees to 
determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit of the idea 
or concept. Phase II further develops the proposed concept, building on 
the feasibility project undertaken in Phase I, and accelerate the Phase 
I project to the commercialization stage and enhance the overall 
strength of the commercial potential. As such, Phase II SBIR/STTR 
awards have an expected period of performance of 24 months.
    The Phase II interim report will be required every six months for 
the life of the Phase II award. We will use this report to collect 
information on the technical progress of the funded NSF work, which 
will allow the managing Program Director to monitor the project and 
ensure that the award is in good standing. The report will also request 
a discussion of progress on other company aspects that would allow us 
to assess the boarder and commercial impacts that are core to our 
review criteria. This report will also be used to ensure awardee 
compliance with both SBIR/STTR-wide and NSF-wide compliance 
requirements (such as lifecycle program certifications and requirements 
of our Phase II cooperative agreement instrument). Finally, it will be 
used to collect data that is required by the SBIR Policy Directive.
    All the information collected is for internal use by the Division 
of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships, and will not be made 
publicly available.
    Burden on the Public: Estimated at 16 hours per award for 300 
awards for a total of 4,800 hours (per year).
    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: April 24, 2020.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2020-09156 Filed 4-29-20; 8:45 am]
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