[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 52 (Thursday, March 16, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14320-14321]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-6562]


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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 May 15, 
2000, to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: Request for Proposals.
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0080.
    Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2000.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information 
collection for three years.
    Proposed Project: The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 
15.4--``Solicitation and Receipt of Proposals'' prescribes polices and 
procedures for preparing and issuing Requests for Proposals. The FAR 
System has been developed in accordance with the requirement of the 
Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act of 1974, as amended. The NSF 
Act of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1870, Sec. II, states that NSF has 
the authority to:
    (c) Enter into contracts or other arrangements, or modifications 
thereof,

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for the carrying on, by organizations or individuals in the United 
States and foreign countries, including other government agencies of 
the United States and of foreign countries, of such scientific or 
engineering activities as the Foundation deems necessary to carry out 
the purposes of this Act, and, at the request of the Secretary of 
Defense, specific scientific or engineering activities in connection 
with matters relating to international cooperation or national 
security, and, when deemed appropriate by the Foundation, such 
contracts or other arrangements or modifications thereof, may be 
entered into without legal consideration, without performance or other 
bonds and without regard to section 5 of title 41, U.S.C.
    Use of the Information: Request for Proposals (RFP) is used to 
competitively solicit proposals in response to NSF need for services. 
Impact will be on those individuals or organizations who elect to 
submit proposals in response to the RFP. Information gathered will be 
evaluated in light of NSF procurement requirements to determine who 
will be awarded a contract.
    Estimate of Burden: The Foundation estimates that, on average, 558 
hours per respondent will be required to complete the RFP.
    Respondents: Individuals; business or other for-profit; not-for-
profit institutions; Federal government; state, local, or tribal 
governments.
    Estimate Number of Responses: 75.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 41,580 hours.

    Dated: March 13, 2000.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-6562 Filed 3-15-00; 8:45 am]
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