Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Office of Integrative Activities, 87431-87432 [2024-25438]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 212 / Friday, November 1, 2024 / Notices day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including Federal holidays). Comments: Comments regarding (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the NSF, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, use, and clarity of the information on respondents; 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 should be addressed to the points of contact in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703–292–7556. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (ICorpsTM) Program Pre-submission Executive Summary Form. OMB Control No.: 3145–NEW. Abstract: The NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Teams Program PreSubmission Executive Summary is an important component of the NSF ICorps Teams pre-submission process and conveys information needed to direct the proposed team project to the appropriate NSF Program Director (PD) for review and possible proposal submission invitation. This Executive Summary (ES) is to be submitted by the applying team to the cognizant I-Corps Team’s PD outlining solicitationspecific aspects of the project (such as proposed team members, technology, commercial application and NSF lineage). In the past, this ES was submitted via email as an attached twopage (maximum) document and was often in varying formats or missing some parts of the required ES elements. The NSF I-Corps Teams Executive Summary Form captures the same requested information, as outlined in NSF I-Corps Teams Program solicitation, but all within one secure, web-based form. In specific, the form VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Oct 31, 2024 Jkt 265001 collects submitting team member information (composition, roles and a brief description of each member’s qualifications), Principal Investigator (PI) information (and a brief description of their connection to the team), NSF lineage (relevant current or previous NSF awards), brief descriptions of the core technology, the potential commercial application, and the current commercialization plan for the proposed technology. If the proposed ICorps Team is applying based on participation in a local or regional NSF I-Corps Hub, Node or Site training session, the form will provide fields for the applying team to complete regarding the associated I-Corps Hub, Node or Site senior member’s contact information (as a reference), the date of participation, and location of the associated Hub, Node or Site program. Respondents: Investigators who submit proposals to NSF’s I-Corps Teams Program. Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 1,500. Burden on the Public: 1 hour (per response) for an annual total of 1,500 hours. Dated: October 28, 2024. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2024–25437 Filed 10–31–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Sunshine Act Meetings The National Science Board hereby gives notice of the scheduling of a teleconference of the National Science Board/National Science Foundation Commission on Merit Review (MRX) for the transaction of National Science Board business pursuant to the NSF Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act. TIME AND DATE: The MRX meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 4, 2024, from 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Eastern. PLACE: This meeting will be via videoconference through the National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. STATUS: Closed MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The agenda is: Commission Chair’s remarks about the agenda; Discussion of Revised Recommendations and Guidance and Draft Policy Language; and Commission Chair’s closing remarks. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Point of contact for this meeting is: Chris Blair, cblair@nsf.gov, 703/292– PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 87431 7000. Meeting information and updates may be found at www.nsf.gov/nsb. Ann E Bushmiller, Senior Counsel to the National Science Board. [FR Doc. 2024–25599 Filed 10–30–24; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Office of Integrative Activities 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 December 31, 2024 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, 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: Public Engagement with Science Initiative. OMB Control No.: 3145–New. Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable. Abstract: The Public Engagement with Science Initiative aims to engage the U.S. public in a national conversation on the value of science and engineering. We seek input from a broad cross section of the U.S. public on the questions and issues they would like researchers to address. Data collection, via an open format question, will gather insights from a diverse array of voices across the nation. This Initiative will meaningfully engage a broad crosssection of the U.S. public through external partners, trusted messengers, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 87432 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 212 / Friday, November 1, 2024 / Notices and a broad array of communication channels. The Initiative will help NSF learn which science and engineering questions resonate most with the public. Promoting interactions between scientists and non-scientists about what scientists and engineers do and how this affects people’s everyday lives will increase public understanding of and interest in science. This will enhance interest in STEM education, workforce development and careers in STEM, and support for science and engineering research, all of which enhance NSF’s ability to fulfill its mission to promote the progress of science. This Initiative supports a core value of NSF, promoting inclusion. It is focused on reaching a broad cross-section of the U.S. population, including people and places who have historically been underrepresented in STEM. This Initiative also supports NSF’s FY25 budget priorities of inspiring the missing millions and creating opportunities everywhere. Additionally, several Executive orders (E.O.s) underscore the importance of diversity and inclusion in science and engineering. E.O.s 13583 and 14035 highlight the need for equity in the federal workforce, while E.O. 13985 promotes racial equity across government programs. By aligning with these policies, this initiative aims to ensure diverse representation in STEM fields and incorporate the perspectives of all Americans. Furthermore, the Evidence Act further emphasizes the use of data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practices in federal programs. Data collected from this public engagement initiative can inform NSF’s strategies and actions, ensuring they are responsive to the U.S. public needs and perspectives. The Public Engagement with Science Initiative not only advances NSF’s mission but also supports the broader federal agenda for equity, inclusion, and representation in science and engineering. Respondents: Individuals. Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: Approximately 1–2.5 million. Burden on the Public: Estimated less than 5 minutes to submit a question. The estimated burden time is approximately 83,000 hours or less. NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings [NRC–2024–0001] 3:30 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2024 TIME AND DATE: PLACE: via ZOOM Parts of this meeting will be open to the public. The rest of the meeting will be closed to the public. STATUS: Audit Committee of the Board of Directors meeting. The General Counsel of the Corporation has certified that in her opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) permit closure of the following portion(s) of this meeting: • Executive (Closed) Session MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Agenda I. Call to Order II. Sunshine Act Approval of Executive (Closed) Session III. Executive Session: Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Report and Presentation by Cohn Reznick IV. Executive Session: GAO Workplan Update V. Executive Session: FY2024 External Audit Update VI. Executive Session: Executive Session With Chief Audit Executive VII. Action Item: Approval of Quality Assurance Review (QAR) by Cohn Reznick VIII. Action Item: FY2025/26 Internal Audit Plan and Risk Assessment IX. Action Item: Audit Review of CyberAttack Identification and Response X. Discussion Item: Internal Audit Status Reports XI. Discussion Item: Management Reports PORTIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Everything except the Executive (Closed) Session. PORTIONS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Executive (Closed) Session. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jenna Sylvester, Paralegal, (202) 568– 2560; jsylvester@nw.org. Dated: October 28, 2024. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. Jenna Sylvester, Paralegal. [FR Doc. 2024–25438 Filed 10–31–24; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2024–25607 Filed 10–30–24; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P BILLING CODE 7570–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Oct 31, 2024 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Sunshine Act Meetings Weeks of November 4, 11, 18, 25, and December 2, 9, 2024. The schedule for Commission meetings is subject to change on short notice. The NRC Commission Meeting Schedule can be found on the internet at: https:// www.nrc.gov/public-involve/publicmeetings/schedule.html. PLACE: The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in these public meetings or need this meeting notice or the transcript or other information from the public meetings in another format (e.g., braille, large print), please notify Anne Silk, NRC Disability Program Specialist, at 301–287–0745, by videophone at 240–428–3217, or by email at Anne.Silk@nrc.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. STATUS: Public. Members of the public may request to receive the information in these notices electronically. If you would like to be added to the distribution, please contact the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20555, at 301–415–1969, or by email at Betty.Thweatt@nrc.gov or Samantha.Miklaszewski@nrc.gov. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: TIME AND DATE: Week of November 4, 2024 There are no meetings scheduled for the week of November 4, 2024. Week of November 11, 2024—Tentative Thursday, November 14, 2024 9:00 a.m. Strategic Programmatic Overview of the Operating Reactors and New Reactors Business Lines (Public Meeting) (Contact: Annie Ramirez: 301–415–6780) Additional Information: The meeting will be held in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The public is invited to attend the Commission’s meeting in person or watch live via webcast at the Web address—https:// video.nrc.gov/. Week of November 18, 2024—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of November 18, 2024. Week of November 25, 2024—Tentative There are no meetings scheduled for the week of November 25, 2024. E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Office 
of Integrative Activities

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 December 31, 
2024 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, 
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: Public Engagement with Science Initiative.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-New.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Abstract: The Public Engagement with Science Initiative aims to 
engage the U.S. public in a national conversation on the value of 
science and engineering. We seek input from a broad cross section of 
the U.S. public on the questions and issues they would like researchers 
to address. Data collection, via an open format question, will gather 
insights from a diverse array of voices across the nation. This 
Initiative will meaningfully engage a broad cross-section of the U.S. 
public through external partners, trusted messengers,

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and a broad array of communication channels. The Initiative will help 
NSF learn which science and engineering questions resonate most with 
the public.
    Promoting interactions between scientists and non-scientists about 
what scientists and engineers do and how this affects people's everyday 
lives will increase public understanding of and interest in science. 
This will enhance interest in STEM education, workforce development and 
careers in STEM, and support for science and engineering research, all 
of which enhance NSF's ability to fulfill its mission to promote the 
progress of science. This Initiative supports a core value of NSF, 
promoting inclusion. It is focused on reaching a broad cross-section of 
the U.S. population, including people and places who have historically 
been underrepresented in STEM. This Initiative also supports NSF's FY25 
budget priorities of inspiring the missing millions and creating 
opportunities everywhere.
    Additionally, several Executive orders (E.O.s) underscore the 
importance of diversity and inclusion in science and engineering. E.O.s 
13583 and 14035 highlight the need for equity in the federal workforce, 
while E.O. 13985 promotes racial equity across government programs. By 
aligning with these policies, this initiative aims to ensure diverse 
representation in STEM fields and incorporate the perspectives of all 
Americans. Furthermore, the Evidence Act further emphasizes the use of 
data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practices in federal 
programs. Data collected from this public engagement initiative can 
inform NSF's strategies and actions, ensuring they are responsive to 
the U.S. public needs and perspectives. The Public Engagement with 
Science Initiative not only advances NSF's mission but also supports 
the broader federal agenda for equity, inclusion, and representation in 
science and engineering.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: Approximately 1-2.5 
million.
    Burden on the Public: Estimated less than 5 minutes to submit a 
question. The estimated burden time is approximately 83,000 hours or 
less.

    Dated: October 28, 2024.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2024-25438 Filed 10-31-24; 8:45 am]
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