[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56234-56235]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-22456]


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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.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by November 13, 
2012 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 Celestine Pea, Ph.D., National Science Foundation, 
885 S 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230, 703-292-5186, 
[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, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 
days a year (including Federal holidays). You may obtain a copy of the 
data collection instruments and instructions from Dr. Pea.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: A Survey of Program Evaluation of the National 
Science Foundation's Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12) Program.
    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

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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 Survey of Principal Investigators for the National Science 
Foundation's Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12) program. Type of 
Information Collection Request: New collection. Need and Use of 
Information Collection: This study will assess the implementation of 
resources, models, and technologies to determine how and why 
implementation affects STEM learning, to inform program improvement, 
and to enhance understanding of both what the program is accomplishing 
and how. The primary objectives of the study are to conduct a survey of 
principal investigators of the DR-K12 programs to understand the impact 
and influence of the DRK-12 program and to identify the links between 
the DR K-12 program and other NSF programs. The findings will provide 
valuable information concerning the impacts and influences of the 
granting program and grantees and the extent to which DR K-12 program 
influence broader American society.
    Frequency of Response: Once.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Type of Respondents: DR K-12 Principal Investigators. There are no 
Capital Costs to report.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 388; Estimated Number of Responses 
per Respondent: 1: Average Burden Hours Per Response: .30. Estimated 
Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: 194.00 and the annualized cost to 
respondents is estimated at $6,208.
    Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper 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: September 7, 2012.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2012-22456 Filed 9-11-12; 8:45 am]
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