Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation-Managed Honorary Awards, 66910-66911 [2023-21277]

Download as PDF 66910 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 187 / Thursday, September 28, 2023 / Notices NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Graduate Research Fellowships Program National Science Foundation. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew 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 November 27, 2023 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, h 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite W18200, Alexandria, Virginia 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: Graduate Research Fellowship Program. OMB Number: 3145–0023. Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2023. Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: section 10 of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.), as amended, states that ‘‘The Foundation is authorized to award, within the limits of funds made available * * * scholarships and graduate fellowships for scientific study or scientific work in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, social, and other sciences at accredited U.S. institutions selected by the recipient of such aid, for stated periods of time.’’ The Graduate Research Fellowship Program has two goals: • To select, recognize, and financially support, early in their careers, individuals with the demonstrated potential to be high achieving scientists and engineers; ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Sep 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 • To broaden participation in science and engineering of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The list of GRFP Awardees recognized by the Foundation may be found via FastLane through the NSF website: https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/ AwardeeList.do?method=load AwardeeList. The GRF Program is described in the Solicitation available at: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/ pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf19590 &org=NSF. Estimate of Burden: This is an annual application program providing three years of support to individuals, usable over a five-year fellowship period. The application deadlines are in late October. It is estimated that each submission is averaged to be 16 hours per respondent, which includes three references (on average) for each application. It is estimated that it takes two hours per reference for each applicant. The clearance request also includes two forms—the NSF–349, Fellowship Starting Certificate, and the NSF–453, the Fellowship Termination Certificate and Grant Fiscal Report. These are completed by program Fellows at the beginning and the end of their fellowship. Respondents: Individuals. Estimated Number of Responses: 15,000. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 225,000 hours. Frequency of Responses: Annually. 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: September 25, 2023. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2023–21276 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation-Managed Honorary Awards National Science Foundation. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew, with a revision, 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 November 27, 2023 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to the 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 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: National Science Foundation-Managed Honorary Awards. OMB Approval Number: 3145–0035. Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2024. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to revise an information collection for three years. Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) administers several external awards, among them the President’s National Medal of Science, the Alan T. Waterman Award, the National Science Board (NSB) Vannevar Bush Award, the NSB Public Service Award, the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) program, and the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program. The full descriptions for these programs, including nominating requirements, may be found at the following website: https://www.nsf.gov/awards/ presidential.jsp. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 187 / Thursday, September 28, 2023 / Notices Use of the Information: Following are brief outlines of the honorary award programs: • President’s National Medal of Science. Statutory authority for the President’s National Medal of Science is contained in 42 U.S.C. 1881 (Pub. L. 86– 209), which established the award and stated that ‘‘(t)he President shall . . . award the Medal on the recommendations received from the National Academy of Sciences or on the basis of such other information and evidence as . . . appropriate.’’ • Alan T. Waterman Award. Congress established the Alan T. Waterman Award in August 1975 (42 U.S.C. 1881a (Pub. L. 94–86) and authorized NSF to ‘‘establish the Alan T. Waterman Award for research or advanced study in any of the sciences or engineering’’ to mark the 25th anniversary of the National Science Foundation and to honor its first Director. The annual award recognizes an outstanding young researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by NSF. In addition to a medal, the awardee receives a grant of $1,000,000 over a five-year period for scientific research or advanced study in in any field of science or engineering. • Vannevar Bush Award. The Vannevar Bush Award honors truly exceptional lifelong leaders in science and technology who have made substantial contributions to the welfare of the Nation through public service activities in science, technology, and public policy. The National Science Board established this award in 1980 in the memory of Vannevar Bush, who served as a science advisor to President Franklin Roosevelt during World War II, helped to establish Federal funding for science and engineering as a national priority during peacetime, and was behind the creation of the National Science Foundation. • NSB Public Service Award. The National Science Board established the Public Service Award in November 1996 to honor individuals and groups that have made substantial contributions to increasing public understanding of science and engineering in the United States. These contributions may be in a wide variety of areas that have the potential of contributing to public understanding of and appreciation for science and engineering—including mass media, education and/or training programs, and entertainment. • Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) program. In 1996, the White House, through the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Sep 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), established the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) program. The program, administered on behalf of the White House by the National Science Foundation, seeks to identify outstanding mentoring efforts or programs designed to enhance the participation of groups (women, minorities and persons with disabilities as well as groups from low socioeconomic regions) underrepresented in science, mathematics and engineering. The awardees will serve as exemplars to their colleagues and will be leaders in the national effort to more fully develop the Nation’s human resources in science, mathematics and engineering. This award is managed at NSF by the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR). • Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Enacted by Congress in 1983, this program authorizes the President to bestow 108 awards with two per state or jurisdiction, assuming there are qualified applicants. Awards are given in the science category, which includes science and engineering, and the mathematics category, which includes mathematics, technology and computer science. In even-numbered years, nominations are accepted for elementary teachers (grades K–6); in odd-numbered years, secondary teachers (grades 7–12) are nominated. This award is managed at NSF by the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR). Estimate of Burden: These are annual award programs with application deadlines varying according to the program. Public burden also may vary according to program; however, across all the programs, it is estimated that each submission will average 23 hours per respondent. If the nominator is thoroughly familiar with the disciplinary background of the nominee, time spent to complete the nomination may be considerably reduced. Once provisionally selected, on behalf of OSTP, NSF may collect information from the potential Presidential award honorees necessary for OSTP to complete a background check. The estimated time for completion is ten minutes per respondent, including reviewing the instructions. PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 66911 Respondents: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit organizations, universities, non-profit institutions, and Federal and State governments. Estimated Number of Responses per Award: 1800 responses, broken down as follows: For the President’s National Medal of Science, 80; background check form, 15; for the Alan T. Waterman Award, 70; for the Vannevar Bush Award, 20; for the Public Service Award, 30; for the PAESMEM, 200; and 1400 for the PAEMST. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 41,974 hours, broken down by 1,600 hours for the President’s National Medal of Science nominations (20 hours per 80 respondents) and three hours for the background check information for approximately 15–20 honorees; 2,000 hours for the Alan T. Waterman Award (20 hours per 100 respondents); 300 hours for the Vannevar Bush Award (15 hours per 20 respondents); 450 hours for the Public Service Award (15 hours per 30 respondents); 4,000 hours for the PAESMEM (20 hours per 200 respondents) and three hours for the background check information for approximately 15 honorees; and 33,600 hours for the PAEMST (24 hours per 1400 respondents) and 18 hours for the background check information for approximately 108 honorees. Frequency of Responses: Annually. 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; (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: September 25, 2023. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2023–21277 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; 
National Science Foundation-Managed Honorary Awards

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
renew, with a revision, 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 November 27, 
2023 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to the 
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: National Science Foundation-Managed Honorary 
Awards.
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0035.
    Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2024.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to revise an information 
collection for three years.
    Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) administers several 
external awards, among them the President's National Medal of Science, 
the Alan T. Waterman Award, the National Science Board (NSB) Vannevar 
Bush Award, the NSB Public Service Award, the Presidential Awards for 
Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) 
program, and the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and 
Science Teaching (PAEMST) program. The full descriptions for these 
programs, including nominating requirements, may be found at the 
following website: https://www.nsf.gov/awards/presidential.jsp.

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    Use of the Information: Following are brief outlines of the 
honorary award programs:
     President's National Medal of Science. Statutory authority 
for the President's National Medal of Science is contained in 42 U.S.C. 
1881 (Pub. L. 86-209), which established the award and stated that 
``(t)he President shall . . . award the Medal on the recommendations 
received from the National Academy of Sciences or on the basis of such 
other information and evidence as . . . appropriate.''
     Alan T. Waterman Award. Congress established the Alan T. 
Waterman Award in August 1975 (42 U.S.C. 1881a (Pub. L. 94-86) and 
authorized NSF to ``establish the Alan T. Waterman Award for research 
or advanced study in any of the sciences or engineering'' to mark the 
25th anniversary of the National Science Foundation and to honor its 
first Director. The annual award recognizes an outstanding young 
researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by NSF. In 
addition to a medal, the awardee receives a grant of $1,000,000 over a 
five-year period for scientific research or advanced study in in any 
field of science or engineering.
     Vannevar Bush Award. The Vannevar Bush Award honors truly 
exceptional lifelong leaders in science and technology who have made 
substantial contributions to the welfare of the Nation through public 
service activities in science, technology, and public policy. The 
National Science Board established this award in 1980 in the memory of 
Vannevar Bush, who served as a science advisor to President Franklin 
Roosevelt during World War II, helped to establish Federal funding for 
science and engineering as a national priority during peacetime, and 
was behind the creation of the National Science Foundation.
     NSB Public Service Award. The National Science Board 
established the Public Service Award in November 1996 to honor 
individuals and groups that have made substantial contributions to 
increasing public understanding of science and engineering in the 
United States. These contributions may be in a wide variety of areas 
that have the potential of contributing to public understanding of and 
appreciation for science and engineering--including mass media, 
education and/or training programs, and entertainment.
     Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics 
and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) program. In 1996, the White House, 
through the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and the 
Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), established the 
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and 
Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) program. The program, administered on 
behalf of the White House by the National Science Foundation, seeks to 
identify outstanding mentoring efforts or programs designed to enhance 
the participation of groups (women, minorities and persons with 
disabilities as well as groups from low socioeconomic regions) 
underrepresented in science, mathematics and engineering. The awardees 
will serve as exemplars to their colleagues and will be leaders in the 
national effort to more fully develop the Nation's human resources in 
science, mathematics and engineering. This award is managed at NSF by 
the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR).
     Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and 
Science Teaching. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics 
and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a 
kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may 
receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Enacted by 
Congress in 1983, this program authorizes the President to bestow 108 
awards with two per state or jurisdiction, assuming there are qualified 
applicants. Awards are given in the science category, which includes 
science and engineering, and the mathematics category, which includes 
mathematics, technology and computer science. In even-numbered years, 
nominations are accepted for elementary teachers (grades K-6); in odd-
numbered years, secondary teachers (grades 7-12) are nominated. This 
award is managed at NSF by the Directorate for Education and Human 
Resources (EHR).
    Estimate of Burden: These are annual award programs with 
application deadlines varying according to the program. Public burden 
also may vary according to program; however, across all the programs, 
it is estimated that each submission will average 23 hours per 
respondent. If the nominator is thoroughly familiar with the 
disciplinary background of the nominee, time spent to complete the 
nomination may be considerably reduced. Once provisionally selected, on 
behalf of OSTP, NSF may collect information from the potential 
Presidential award honorees necessary for OSTP to complete a background 
check. The estimated time for completion is ten minutes per respondent, 
including reviewing the instructions.
    Respondents: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit 
organizations, universities, non-profit institutions, and Federal and 
State governments.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Award: 1800 responses, broken 
down as follows: For the President's National Medal of Science, 80; 
background check form, 15; for the Alan T. Waterman Award, 70; for the 
Vannevar Bush Award, 20; for the Public Service Award, 30; for the 
PAESMEM, 200; and 1400 for the PAEMST.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 41,974 hours, broken 
down by 1,600 hours for the President's National Medal of Science 
nominations (20 hours per 80 respondents) and three hours for the 
background check information for approximately 15-20 honorees; 2,000 
hours for the Alan T. Waterman Award (20 hours per 100 respondents); 
300 hours for the Vannevar Bush Award (15 hours per 20 respondents); 
450 hours for the Public Service Award (15 hours per 30 respondents); 
4,000 hours for the PAESMEM (20 hours per 200 respondents) and three 
hours for the background check information for approximately 15 
honorees; and 33,600 hours for the PAEMST (24 hours per 1400 
respondents) and 18 hours for the background check information for 
approximately 108 honorees.
    Frequency of Responses: Annually.
    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; (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: September 25, 2023.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2023-21277 Filed 9-27-23; 8:45 am]
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