[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 53 (Monday, March 21, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 13544]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5443]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Comment Request: National Science Foundation--Applicant Survey

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request renewed 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 May 20, 2005, to be 
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will 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 at (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: ``National Science Foundation Applicant 
Survey.''
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0096.
    Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2005.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend with revision an 
information collection for three years.
    Proposed Project: The current National Science Foundation Applicant 
survey has been in use for several years. Data are collected from 
applicant pools to examine the racial/sexual/disability composition and 
to determine the source of information about NSF vacancies.
    Use of the Information: Analysis of the applicant pools is 
necessary to determine if NSF's targeted recruitment efforts are 
reaching groups that are underrepresented in the Agency's workforce 
and/or to defend the Foundations' practice in discrimination cases.
    Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates about 8,000 
responses annually at 1 minute per response; this computes to 
approximately 133 hours annually.

    Dated: March 15, 2005.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 05-5443 Filed 3-18-05; 8:45 am]
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