[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 77 (Wednesday, April 22, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 22566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-09364]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request clearance for 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 three 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 22, 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 Boulevard, Room 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: DUE Project Data Form.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-0201.
    Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2015.
    Abstract: The Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) Project 
Data Form is a component of all grant proposals submitted to NSF's 
Division of Undergraduate Education. This form collects information 
needed to direct proposals to appropriate reviewers and to report the 
estimated collective impact of proposed projects on institutions, 
students, and faculty members. Requested information includes the 
discipline of the proposed project, collaborating organizations 
involved in the project, the academic level on which the project 
focuses (e.g., lower-level undergraduate courses, upper-level 
undergraduate courses), characteristics of the organization submitting 
the proposal, special audiences (if any) that the project would target 
(e.g., women, minorities, persons with disabilities), strategic foci 
(if any) of the project (e.g., research on teaching and learning, 
international activities, integration of research and education), and 
the number of students and faculty at different educational levels who 
would benefit from the project.
    Respondents: Investigators who submit proposals to NSF's Division 
of Undergraduate Education.
    Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 2,700.
    Burden on the Public: 20 minutes (per response) for an annual total 
of 900 hours.

    Dated: April 17, 2015.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2015-09364 Filed 4-21-15; 8:45 am]
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