[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 110 (Friday, June 7, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 39444]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-14270]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Request to Establish an Information Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued government-
wide guidelines under section 515 of the Treasury and General 
Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (Pub. L. 106-554) to 
ensure and maximize the quality, objectively, utility and integrity of 
information disseminated by Federal agencies. OMB's guidelines were 
published in the Federal Register on September 28, 2001 (66 FR 49718), 
and updated on January 3, 2002 (67 FR 369). A supplemental version of 
the guidelines was published in the Federal Register February 22, 2002 
(67 FR 8452). Each Federal agency is responsible for issuing its own 
section 515 guidelines. As a result, The National Science Foundation 
(NSF) has developed corresponding information quality guidelines (the 
notice for which can be found at: 67 FR 21778). The full draft 
guidelines are found at the National Science Foundation's website: 
http://www.nsf.gov/home/pubinfo/infoqual.htm.
    As part of this effort, NSF has developed a form to assist the 
public in reviewing NSF's information products. The form also may be 
found at the website above.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by August 6, 
2002 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

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 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 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.

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 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. You also may obtain a copy of the data collection instrument 
and instructions from Ms. Plimpton.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Request for Review and 
Correction of Information under Section 515.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to carry out a new 
information collection.
    Abstract: In accordance with section 515 of Public Law 106-554, 
codified at 44 U.S.C. 3516, note, the National Science Foundation (NSF) 
has developed mechanisms to allow affected persons to seek and obtain 
correction of information maintained and disseminated by this agency.
    To seek a correction under section 515 of information maintained or 
disseminated by the National Science Foundation, individuals should 
follow the procedure described at http://www.nsf.gov/locationtobedetermined.
    Estimate of Burden: 15 minutes.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 50.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 12.5 hours, based on 
15 minutes per respondent.
    Frequency of Responses: On occasion.

    Dated: June 3, 2002.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 02-14270 Filed 6-6-02; 8:45 am]
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