[Federal Register: December 27, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 248)]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Emergency Clearance; Public Information Collection Requirements
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget; Notice
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Emergency clearance: Public information collection requirements
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
request reinstatement and approval of this collection. In accordance
with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), we are providing an opportunity
for public comment on this action.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the
burden or any other aspect of these collections of information
requirements. However, as noted below, comments on these information
collection and record keeping requirements must be received by the
designees referenced below by January 18, 2002.
ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer,
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 295, Arlington, VA
22230, or by e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov, and Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New
Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20503. Attn: Lauren
Wittenberg, NSF Desk Officer.
Comments: Written 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 of
respondents, including through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology; or (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.
We are, however, requesting an emergency review of the information
collection referenced below. In compliance with the requirement of
section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we have
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following
requirements for emergency review. We are requesting an emergency
review because the collection of this information is needed before the
expiration of the normal time limits under OMB's regulations at 5 CFR
part 1320.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295,
Arlington, Virginia 22230; 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 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through
Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Survey of Principal Investigator and Institutional Views on
NSF Award Size and Duration
OMB Approval Number: 3145-NEW.
Expiration Date: Not applicable.
Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) plans to conduct
two surveys to obtain the views of the U.S. academic research community
on NSF award size and duration issues. The surveys will be conducted
with principal investigators receiving NSF grants in FY 2001 as well as
representatives from the principal investigators' respective
institutions. The data collected will provide NSF with information
about NSF's impact on the scientific and educational communities and
information to assist future planning.
Respondents: Individuals.
Number of Respondents: 6,330.
Burden on the Public: 1,760 hours.
Dated: December 14, 2001.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
NSF Reports Clearance Officer.
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