[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 213 (Friday, November 2, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 55702]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-27489]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE INFORMATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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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, 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 January 2, 2002, to be 
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date would 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 e-mail 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: The Evaluation of NSF's Graduate Teaching 
Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12) Program.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-New.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    1. Abstract: This document has been prepared to support the 
clearance of data collection instruments to be used in the evaluation 
of the Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12). GK-12 is a 
fellowship that offers graduate students and advanced undergraduates 
the opportunity to serve as resources for K-12 teachers of science and 
mathematics. The study design focuses on GK-12 projects funded during 
the period 1999-2002 and involves two types of studies. One consists of 
Case Studies of three cohorts of GK-12 projects. The second is a survey 
of all GK-12 projects funded in this time period. This OMB submission 
seeks clearance for data collection instruments for both studies.
    2. Expected Respondents: The expected respondents are GK-12 
Fellows, Cooperating Teachers in the school districts where the Fellows 
are placed, Principal Investigators, and other educators associated 
directly with the GK-12 Program.
    3. Burden on the Public: The total elements for this collection is 
1,823 burden hours for a maximum of 3,645 participants assuming an 80-
100% response rate. The average annual reporting burden is 2 hours per 
respondent. The burden on the public is negligible; the study is 
limited to project participants that have received funding from the NSF 
GK-12 program.

    Dated: October 29, 2001.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
NSF Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-27489 Filed 11-1-01; 8:45 am]
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