[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 30, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 8242]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-2499]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; 
Generic Survey Clearance of the EHR Impact Database

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request renewed clearance of this collection. In accordance with the 
requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. 
After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the 
submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer 
than 3 years.
    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 respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments should be received by April 2, 2001 to be 
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be 
considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request 
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, 
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 295, Arlington, VA 
22230, or by e-mail to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (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 (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: EHR Impact Database; Generic Clearance.
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0136.
    Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2001.
    Proposed Renewal Project: The EHR Impact Database was established 
in 1995 to integrate all available information pertaining to the NSF's 
Education and Training portfolio. Under a generic survey clearance (OMB 
3145-0136) data from the NSF administrative database are incorporated 
and additional information is obtained through initiative-divisional-, 
and program-specific data collections.
    Use of the Information: This information is required for effective 
administration, program monitoring and evaluation, and for measuring 
attainment of NSF's program goals, as required by the Government 
Performance and Results Act (GPRA).
    Burden on the Public: The total estimate for this collection is 
50,000 annual burden hours. This figure is based on the previous 3 
years of collecting information under this clearance. The average 
annual reporting burden is between 2 and 50 hours per `respondent' who 
may be an individual or a project site representing groups.

    Dated: January 24, 2001.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
NSF Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-2499 Filed 1-29-01; 8:45 am]
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