[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 5 (Friday, January 7, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 1182]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-325]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Extend an Information Collection

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment 
on proposed data collection projects, the National Science Foundation 
(NSF) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
    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 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.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by March 7, 
2000 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Contact Suzanne H. Plimpton, 
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (703) 306-
1125 x 2017; 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 between 8 a.m. and 8 
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. You also may obtain a copy 
of the data collection instrument and instructions from Ms. Plimpton.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: Survey of Earned Doctorates.
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0019.
    Expiration Date of Approval: May 31, 2000.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information 
collection for three years.
    Proposed Project: The Survey of Earned Doctorates has been 
conducted continuously since 1958 and is jointly sponsored by five 
Federal agencies in order to avoid duplication. It is an accurate, 
timely source of information on our Nation's most precious resource--
highly educated individuals. Data is obtained from each person earning 
a research doctorate on their field of specialty, educational 
background, sources of support in graduate school, postgraduation plans 
for employment, and demographic characteristics. The information is 
used extensively by the Federal government, universities, and others. 
The National Science Foundation, as the lead agency, publishes 
statistics from the survey in many reports, but primarily in the annual 
publication series ``Science and Engineering Doctorates'' (available in 
print and electronically on the World Wide Web). The National Opinion 
Research Corporation, U. of Chicago, also disseminates a free report 
entitled ``Summary Report: Doctorate Recipients from U.S. 
Universities.''
    A total response rate of 92% of the total 42,683 persons who earned 
a research doctorate was obtained in fiscal year 1998.
    Estimate of Burden: The Foundation estimates that, on average, 20 
minutes per respondent will be required to complete the survey, for a 
total of 14,228 hours for all respondents.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 42,683 (FY 1998 number).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 14,228 hours total 
(FY 1998 number).

    .Dated: January 3, 2000.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-325 Filed 1-6-00; 8:45 am]
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