[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 65 (Monday, April 6, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 18443]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-07782]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Comment Request: Research Performance Progress Report

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) resulted from 
an initiative of the Research Business Models (RBM) Subcommittee of the 
Committee on Science (CoS), a committee of the National Science and 
Technology Council (NSTC). Following guidance set out by OSTP and OMB 
in April 2010, the National Science Foundation (NSF) received 
authorization from OMB to use the RPPR.
    NSF is announcing plans to request renewed clearance of this 
collection. In accordance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) 
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity 
for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering 
public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting OMB 
clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years.
    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; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments should be received by June 5, 2015 to be 
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be 
considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request 
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, 
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 1265, Arlington, VA 
22230, or by email to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292-7556 or 
send email 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, which is accessible 
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal 
holidays).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: ``Research Performance 
Progress Report.''
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0221.
    Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 2015.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information 
collection for three years.
    Use of the Information
    NSF developed the RPPR as a new service within Research.gov. This 
service replaced NSF's annual and interim project reporting 
capabilities, which resided in the NSF FastLane System.
    Information regarding NSF's implementation of the Research 
Performance Progress Report (RPPR) may be found at the following Web 
site: www.research.gov
    Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates that an average of 
6.6 hours is expended for each report submitted. An estimated 116,404 
reports are expected during the course of one year for a total of 
768,266 public burden hours annually.

    Dated: April 1, 2015.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2015-07782 Filed 4-3-15; 8:45 am]
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