[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 6, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61778-61779]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-25120]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the 
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and 
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. 
This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published 
in the Federal Register at 75 FR 47645, and no comments were received. 
NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the 
publication of this second notice. The full submission may be found at: 
http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Comments regarding (a) 
whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and 
clarity of the information to be collected; 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 should be addressed to: Office of Information 
and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National 
Science Foundation, 725-17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 
20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National 
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, 
Virginia 22230 or send e-mail to [email protected]. Comments regarding 
this information collection are best assured of having their full 
effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. 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.
    NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless 
the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control 
number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to 
the collection of information that such persons are not required to 
respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: Quantitative Evaluation of the ADVANCE 
Program.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-0209.

Abstract

    Abstract: The ADVANCE Program was established by the National 
Science Foundation in 2001 to address the underrepresentation and 
inadequate advancement of women on STEM (Science, Technology, 
Engineering, and Mathematics) faculties at postsecondary institutions. 
The evaluation being conducted by the Urban Institute focuses on the 
implementation of ADVANCE projects at institutions throughout the 
nation. The three major funding components--institutional 
transformation, leadership, and partnership awards--as well as all 
cohorts funded that completed their funding cycles will be included. 
The study will rely on a thorough review of project documents, 
telephone interviews with all grantees, and detailed case studies at 
selected sites. The goal of the evaluation will be to identify models 
of implementation and, depending on outcomes by model, conduct case 
studies at selected institutions to understand how ADVANCE models 
operate and may be effective in differing settings.
    Respondents: Faculty and staff at institutions of higher education 
awarded an ADVANCE grant from NSF.
    Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 151 (total).

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    1. Site visit interviews. Conduct interviews in 6 sites selected 
for case studies. Interview project staff, administrators and faculty. 
Burden calculated as follows: approximately 8 interviews in each site + 
interview recipients of leadership awards at case study sites (if any).
    Total respondents: 48 estimated interviewees + 7 leadership and 
PAID award recipients = 55.
    2. Site visit focus groups with faculty: 2 per site; 6 sites; 6-8 
faculty in each; total = 96.
    Burden on the Public: 149 hours (maximum).
    Calculated as follows:
    1. Site visit interviews: 48 interviews of 1 hour duration = 48 
hours and 7 interviews of 45 minutes duration = 5.25 hours (53).
    2. Focus groups: 96 participants of 1 hour duration = 96 hours.

    Dated: October 1, 2010.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2010-25120 Filed 10-5-10; 8:45 am]
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