[Federal Register: July 6, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 130)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Survey of Advanced Technology Program Joint Venture Participants
ACTION: Proposed collect; comment request.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before September 4,
2001.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Madeleine Clayton,
Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room
6086, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at MClayton@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions
should be directed to Barbara Lambis, National Institute of Standards
and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 4700, Administration Building,
Room A333, Gaithersburg, MD, 20899-4700. (Tel: 301-975-4447; E-mail:
barbara.lambis@nist.gov).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The information collection is for program evaluation of the
Advanced Technology Program (ATP). Encouraging R&D collaboration to
address technology challenges that have far-reaching industry-wide
benefits is a key mission of the ATP. In ATP Joint Ventures, large
companies, small companies, universities, and other organizations join
together to carry out R&D projects that require the complementary
expertise and capabilities of a wide range of firms and organizations.
This information collection from ATP Joint Venture participants will
address important issues relating to the characteristics and success of
ATP Joint Ventures.
II. Method of Collection
Telephone interviews.
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III. Data
OMB Number: None.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Businesses, non-profit organizations, and
educational institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 400.
Estimated Time Per Response: 30 minutes per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: 0.
IV. Request for 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
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information
collection; they will also become a matter of public record.
Dated: July 2, 2001.
Madeleine Clayton,
Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-16979 Filed 7-5-01; 8:45 am]
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