[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 217 (Thursday, November 8, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56579-56580]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-28051]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Emergency Clearance; Public Information Collection Requirements 
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget; Notice

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements 
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request approval 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 an opportunity for public comment on this 
action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will 
prepare the

[[Page 56580]]

submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of this collection for 
no longer than 3 years.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the 
burden or any other aspect of these collections of information 
requirements. However, as noted below, comments on these information 
collection and record keeping requirements must be received by the 
designees referenced below by November 16, 2001.

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], and
    Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management 
and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 
20503. Attn: Lauren Wittenberg, NSF Desk Officer.
    Comments: Written 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; or (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.
    NSF has determined that it cannot reasonably comply with the normal 
clearance procedures under 5 CFR 1320 because normal clearance 
procedures are reasonably likely to prevent or disrupt the collection 
of information. NSF is requesting emergency review from OMB of this 
information collection to enable the NSF/REC to proceed with the 
ongoing evaluation of the Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) Program. 
Emergency review and approval of this ICR will assure continuation of 
the PFF evaluation that is also funded by the Atlantic Philanthropies. 
OMB approval has been requested for November 16, 2001. If granted, the 
emergency approval is only valid for 180 days.
    During the first 60 days of this same period, a regular review of 
this information collection is also being undertaken. During the 
regular review period, the NSF requests written comments and 
suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning this 
information collection. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted 
until January 7, 2002. to be assured of consideration. Comments 
received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, 
Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (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:

Request for Emergency Clearance for Data Collection in Support of a 
Cross-Site Evaluation of National Science Foundation's Directorate 
for Education and Human Resources; Evaluation of the Preparing 
Future Faculty (PFF) Program

    OMB Approval Number: OMB 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date: Not applicable.
    Overview of this information collection:
    Titles of survey instruments and protocol for Evaluation of the 
Preparing Future Faculty Program:
     PFF Grantee Survey (parts A and B)
     PFF Partner Faculty Survey
     PFF Graduate Faculty Survey
     PFF Participant Survey
     PFF Site Visit Protocol
    This collection will be used by NSF to evaluate the impact and 
effectiveness of Preparing Future Faculty programs on graduate 
education and the development of future professors.
    Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions, individuals; faculty, and 
students.
    Number of Respondents: 4,003.
    Burden on the Public: 788 hours.

    Dated: November 2, 2001.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
NSF Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-28051 Filed 11-7-01; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-M