[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 102 (Tuesday, May 27, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30421-30422]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-11710]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Extend Without Revision a 
Current Information Collection

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request renewal of this collection. In accordance with the requirement 
of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. 
L. 104-13), we are providing opportunity for public comment on this 
action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will 
prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of this 
collection for no longer than 3 years.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by July 28, 
2008 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.
    For Additional Information or Comments: Contact Suzanne H. 
Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone 703-
292-7556; or send e-mail to [email protected]. You also may obtain a 
copy of the data collection instrument and instructions from Ms. 
Plimpton.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: Fellowship Applications and Award Forms.
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0023.
    Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2008.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend without revision 
an information collection for three years.

Abstract

    Section 10 of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 
U.S.C. 1861 et seq.), as amended, states that ``The Foundation is 
authorized to award, within the limits of funds made available * * * 
scholarships and graduate fellowships for scientific study or 
scientific work in the mathematical physical, medical, biological, 
engineering, social, and other sciences at appropriate nonprofit 
American or nonprofit foreign institutions selected by the recipient of 
such aid, for stated periods of time.''
    The Foundation Fellowship Programs are designed to meet the 
following objectives:
     To assure that some of the Nation's most talented students 
in the sciences obtain the education necessary to become creative and 
productive scientific researchers.
     To train or upgrade advanced scientific personnel to 
enhance their abilities as teachers and researchers.
     To promote graduate education in the sciences, 
mathematics, and engineering at institutions that have traditionally 
served ethnic minorities.
     To encourage pursuit of advanced science degrees by 
students who are members of ethnic groups traditionally under-
represented in the Nation's advanced science personnel pool.
    The list of fellowship award programs sponsored by the Foundation 
may be found via FastLane through the NSF Web site: http://www.fastlane.nsf.gov.
    Estimate of Burden: These are annual award programs with 
application deadlines varying according to the fellowship program. 
Public burden may also vary according to program, however it is 
estimated that each submission is averaged to be 12 hours per 
respondent.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 5,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 60,000 hours.
    Frequency of Responses: Annually.

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    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; (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.

    Dated: May 21, 2008.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
 [FR Doc. E8-11710 Filed 5-23-08; 8:45 am]
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