[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 248 (Tuesday, December 26, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 81549-81550]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-32793]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish a New Information 
Collection

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request clearance 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 opportunity for public 
comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, 
NSF will prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance 
of this collection for no longer than three years.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by February 26, 
2001 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) 292-7556; or send 
email to [email protected]. Individuals who use a telecommunications 
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay 
Service (FIS) 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: National Science Foundation Information 
Technology Innovation Survey.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish a new 
information collection.
    Abstract:
    Proposed Project: The NSF plans to survey a nationally 
representative sample of about 3,750 U. S. businesses in selected 
manufacturing and service-sector industries. The survey is designed to 
collect information about the planning for and impact of technological 
innovation. Using Web and Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing 
technologies, firms will asked about their strategic planning, use of 
technology, innovation activities based on information technology, 
factors influencing the decision to innovate, and the costs and 
expected benefits of information technology based innovation.
    Use of the Information: The information will be used by NSF to: (1) 
Develop nationally representative profile of corporate information 
technology innovators and uses; (2) provide the means for comparative 
analyses among similar national studies; and (3) provide data for use 
by policy-makers to assist in understanding the development and use of 
information technology as they relate to formulating

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technology policy, regulatory reform, and other issues.
     Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 12 minutes per response.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Responses Per Form: One.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 750 hours--3,750 
respondents at 12 minutes per response.
    Frequency of Responses: Once.

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 of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including 
through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology; and (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.

    Dated: December 19, 2000.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-32793 Filed 12-22-00; 8:45 am]
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