[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 130 (Friday, July 6, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35596-35597]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-16979]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Survey of Advanced Technology Program Joint Venture Participants

ACTION: Proposed collect; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, 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 September 4, 
2001.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Madeleine Clayton, 
Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 
6086, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230 (or via the 
Internet at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Barbara Lambis, National Institute of Standards 
and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 4700, Administration Building, 
Room A333, Gaithersburg, MD, 20899-4700. (Tel: 301-975-4447; E-mail: 
[email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The information collection is for program evaluation of the 
Advanced Technology Program (ATP). Encouraging R&D collaboration to 
address technology challenges that have far-reaching industry-wide 
benefits is a key mission of the ATP. In ATP Joint Ventures, large 
companies, small companies, universities, and other organizations join 
together to carry out R&D projects that require the complementary 
expertise and capabilities of a wide range of firms and organizations. 
This information collection from ATP Joint Venture participants will 
address important issues relating to the characteristics and success of 
ATP Joint Ventures.

II. Method of Collection

    Telephone interviews.

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III. Data

    OMB Number: None.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Businesses, non-profit organizations, and 
educational institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 400.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 30 minutes per response.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: 0.

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: July 2, 2001.
Madeleine Clayton,
Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-16979 Filed 7-5-01; 8:45 am]
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