[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 14 (Tuesday, January 22, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2914-2915]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-1416]


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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 this 
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 of other forms of 
information 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 25, 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 national 
Science Foundation's Local Systemic Change Through Teacher Enhancement 
Program (LSC).
    OMB Control No.: 3145-0161.
    Expiration Date of Approval: May 31, 2002.
    Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) requests an 
extension of approval of instruments to be used in the evaluation of 
the Local Systemic Change (LSC) through Teach Enhancement Program that 
were previously approved through May 2002 (OMB No. 3145-0136). The 
surveys are part of the ongoing data collection for the program-wide 
evaluation of the LSC. Each of the 72 currently funded projects 
administers teacher and principal questionnaires and conducts teacher 
interviews at appropriate times during the school year based on the 
program evaluation design.
    These surveys have been ongoing for a number of years in LSC 
projects funded by NSF. The LSC program is a large-scale effort to 
modify the nature of teach in-service training (or professional 
development) provided to mathematics and science teachers in a large 
number of school districts across the country. Currently there are 72 
projects funded at

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up to $6 million each. The database projects funded at up to $6 million 
each. The database maintained by Horizon Research, Inc. for LSC is 
designed to provide information on the total system, both for 
accountability and for judging effectiveness. For example, NSF is 
required to report for GPRA the number of teachers receiving NSF in-
service and development support. This information is gathered through 
this recurring study of the LSC projects.
    Expected Respondents: A total of 150 teachers and 55 principals 
from schools in each of the 72 LSC projects, for a total of 10,800 
t4eachers and 3,960 principals participating in the LSC program.
    Burden On The Public: 3,960 hours for teachers and 990 hours for 
principals per year.

    Dated: January 15, 2002.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
NSF Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 02-1416 Filed 1-18-02; 8:45 am]
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