[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 12, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19740-19741]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-9053]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Advanced Technology Program

ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (DOC), as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork respondent burden, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to comment on the continuing and 
proposed information collection, 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 June 12, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, 
Departmental Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 5033, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230 or via the 
Internet ([email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information 
should be directed to Barbara Lambis, Senior Policy and Operations 
Advisor, Advanced Technology Program, National Institute of Standards 
and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 4700, Room 333, Administration 
Building, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4700 or via the Internet 
([email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Advanced Technology Program (ATP) is administered by the 
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). ATP is a 
competitive, cost-sharing program designed for the federal government 
to work in partnership with industry to foster the development and 
broad dissemination of challenging, high-risk technologies that offer 
the potential for significant, broad-based economic benefits for the 
nation. This program provides multi-year funding through the use of 
cooperative agreements to single companies and to industry-led joint 
ventures. To receive ATP financial assistance, ATP solicits

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proposals from U.S. businesses and industry-led joint ventures 
consisting of U.S. businesses, universities, governmental laboratories, 
and non-profit independent research organizations. The information 
provided through the proposal process is used to make funding 
decisions, and once funded, reports are required to monitor the 
progress of projects. Awardees may also be requested to participate in 
special economic studies.

II. Method of Collection

    The proposal information is submitted in writing. The monitoring/
case studies' reports are provided by various means, including in 
writing, orally (by telephone and during site visits), and 
electronically.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0693-0009.
    Agency Form Number(s): NIST 1262 and NIST-1263.
    Type of Review: Revision and extension for a currently approved 
collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 925 annually.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 20-30 hours for proposals and 1-3 
hours for monitoring/case studies' reports.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 16,275.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $0 (no capital expenditures required).

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: April 5, 2000.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-9053 Filed 4-11-00; 8:45 am]
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