[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 153 (Tuesday, August 10, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48369-48370]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-19626]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information 
Collection

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 1 year.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by October 12, 
2010 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the 
proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and 
instruments, contact Leslie Goodyear, Ph.D., National Science 
Foundation, 885 S 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230, 
703-292-5115, [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 may obtain a copy of the 
data collection instruments and instructions from Dr. Goodyear.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Collection: A Social Network Analysis of the National 
Science Foundation's Research and Evaluation on Education in Science 
and Engineering (REESE) and Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12) Programs.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Type of request: New.
    Abstract: In compliance with the requirement of Section 
3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity 
for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Office of 
the Director, the National Science Foundation (NSF), will publish 
periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
    A Social Network Analysis of the National Science Foundation's 
Research and Evaluation on Education in Science and Engineering (REESE) 
and Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12) programs. Type of Information 
Collection Request: New collection. Need and Use of Information 
Collection: This study will assess the linkages, impacts, influences of 
NSF's REESE and DR K-12 programs. The primary objectives of the study 
are to conduct a social network analysis of the REESE and DR-K12 
programs to understand the impact and influence of each program and 
whether there are links between the two programs and to other NSF 
programs. The findings will provide valuable information concerning the 
impacts and influences of the grant and grantees and whether the REESE 
and DR K-12 programs influence broader American society.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Type of Respondents: REESE and DR K-12 Grantees and Grantee Lab 
Members. There are no Capital Costs to report.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1325; Estimated Number of 
Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden Hours per Response: .33. 
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: 437.25 and the 
annualized cost to respondents is estimated at $14,534.19.
    Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper

[[Page 48370]]

performance of the functions of the NSF, including whether the 
information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF'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: August 4, 2010.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2010-19626 Filed 8-9-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P