[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 1, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 21786]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-10794]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice Antarctic Conservation Act Application and Permit Form 
Under OMB Review.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the 
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and 
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. 
This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published 
in the Federal Register on February 5, 2001 (66 FR 8984), and no 
comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal 
submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance 
simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. Comments 
regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 should be addressed to: Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Office for 
National Science Foundation, 725--17th Street, NW., Room 10235, 
Washington, DC 20503, and to Teresa R. Pierce, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, 
Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send email to [email protected]. Comments 
regarding these information collections are best assured to having 
their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. 
Copies of the submission(s) maybe obtained by calling 703-292-7555.
    NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless 
the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control 
number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to 
the collection of information that such persons are not required to 
respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Teresa Pierce at (703) 292-7555 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: Antarctic Conservation Act Application Permit 
Form.
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0034.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek a three year extension of an 
approved information collection that will expire August 31, 2001.
    Proposed Project: The current Antarctic Conservation Act 
Application Permit Form (NSF 1078) has been in use of many years. The 
form requests general information, such as name, affiliation, location, 
etc., and more specific information as to the type of activity to be 
undertaken, which requires a permit, such as taking of a native mammal 
or bird, entry into a protected area or introduction of non-native 
species.
    Use of the Information: The purpose of the regulations (45 CFR part 
670) is to conserve and protect the native mammals, birds, plants, and 
invertebrates of Antarctica and the ecosystem upon which they depend 
and to implement the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law 95-
541, as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act 
of 1996, Public Law 104-227.
    Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates about 25 responses 
annually at \1/2\ hour per response; this computes to approximately 
12.5 hours annually.

    Dated: April 25, 2001.
Teresa R. Pierce,
NSF Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-10794 Filed 4-30-01; 8:45 am]
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