[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 46 (Thursday, March 9, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12218-12219]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-2250]


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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 for 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 three 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 of respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments should be received by May 8, 2006, to be 
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be 
considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Writen 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 Boulevard, Room 295, 
Arlington, VA 22230, or by e-mail to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (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 9 a.m. and 8 
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: New Project Data Form.
    OMB Control No.: 3145--New.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Abstract: The New Project Data Form is a component of all grant 
proposals submitted to NSF's Division of Undergraduate Education. This 
form collects information needed to direct proposals to appropriate 
reviewers and to report the estimated collective impact

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of proposed projects on institutions, students, and faculty members. 
Requested information includes the discipline of the proposed project, 
collaborating organizations involved in the project, the academic level 
on which the project focuses (e.g., lower-level undergraduate courses, 
upper-level undergraduate courses), characteristics of the organization 
submiting the proposal, special audiences (if any) that the project 
would target (e.g., women, minorities, persons with disabilities), 
strategic foci (if any) of the project (e.g., research on teaching and 
learning, international activities, integration of research and 
education), and the number of students and faculty at different 
educational levels who would benefit from the project.
    Respondents: Investigators who submit proposals to NSF's Division 
of Undergraduate Education.
    Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 2,500.
    Burden on the Public: 20 minutes (per response) for an annual total 
of 833 hours.

    Dated: March 6, 2006.
Suzanne Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 06-2250 Filed 3-8-06; 8:45 am]
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