[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 202 (Wednesday, October 21, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 54084]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-25329]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an 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 clearance 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.
    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; or (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.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by December 21, 
2009 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: Partnership for Innovation Program: Research 
and Technology Development Outcomes.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Proposed Project: The proposed National Science Foundation Survey 
will collect data from a sample of about 443 companies that are 
partners on 84 PFI awards from 2003-2007 in order to examine research 
and technology development outcomes related to their participation on a 
PFI award.
    Use of the Information: Analysis of these data is necessary to 
provide information to provide outcome evaluation and improvement 
evaluation of the Partnership for Innovation Program and to better 
understand the impact of some aspects of industry-university 
partnerships on companies.
    Respondents: The Survey will be sent to companies that participated 
in 84 Partnerships for Innovation projects from 2003 to 2007. In total, 
we estimate that there are 443 companies affiliated with the 84 PFI 
projects.
    Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates about 300 responses 
annually at 20 minutes per response; this totals to approximately 75 
hours annually.

    Dated: October 16, 2009.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. E9-25329 Filed 10-20-09; 8:45 am]
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