[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 16, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2248-2249]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-1145]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


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 March 18, 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 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: The Cross Site Analysis of the Integrative 
Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) Program.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-0182.
    EXPIRATION DATE OF APPROVAL: May 31, 2002.
    Abstract: This document has been prepared to support the clearance 
of data collection instruments to be used in the evaluation of the 
Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) 
Program. This site-based interview component is a part of a mixed 
method implementation and impact study and is comprised of on-site 
interviews of PIs, trainees, key faculty, and administrative personnel 
for all IGERT projects in their third year of funding (approximately 20 
sites per year). It complements and verifies data from the previously 
cleared IGERT Distance Monitoring System (a Web-based survey completed 
annually by the project Principal Investigators, funded trainees, and 
non-funded associate students). While the Web-based survey provides 
prescribed and consistent data across all IGERT sites, site visits 
allow the collection of site-specific, in-depth information that 
answers questions raised by the Web-based collection and extends its 
scope. The two approaches inform and enrich each other to provide the 
clearest and most complete portrait possible of the evaluated program. 
Data are needed by NSF for program monitoring and to support program 
analysis, impact assessment, and evaluation activities.
    Expected Respondents: Interview respondents at each IGERT project 
will include: the Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigators, 
Faculty associated with the project or advisors to trainees, Funded 
Trainees, Non-Funded Associates, and University Administrators.
    Burden on the Public: Burden for respondents varies according to 
role, from 30 minutes to three hours. A total of 34 hours and 30 
minutes interview time is projected for the estimated 44 respondents at 
each site. Over the average of 20 sites each year, this amounts to 880 
respondents and a total

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of 690 hours. Burden to the public is limited because all respondents 
are limited to those associated with IGERT projects in their third year 
of implementation.

    Dated: January 11, 2002.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
NSF Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 02-1145 Filed 1-15-02; 8:45 am]
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