[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 236 (Wednesday, December 9, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76588-76589]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-31041]
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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 80 FR 50662 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: 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 email to
[email protected]. Comments regarding these information collections 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 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).
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: Grantee Reporting Requirements for the
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program.
OMB Number: 3145-0224.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval extend, with revisions, an
information collection.
Abstract:
Overview of this information collection: The Research Experiences
for Undergraduates (REU) Reporting Module is a component of the NSF
Project Reports System that is designed to gather information about
students participating in REU Sites and Supplements projects. All NSF
Principal Investigators are required to submit annual and final project
reports through Research.gov. If NSF cannot collect information about
undergraduate participants in undergraduate research experiences, NSF
will have no other means to consistently document the number and
diversity of participants, types of participant involvement in the
research, and types of institutions represented by the participants.
NSF is committed to providing program stakeholders with formation
regarding the expenditure of taxpayer funds on these types of
activities, which provide authentic research experiences and related
training for postsecondary students in STEM fields.
Consult with Other Agencies & the Public: NSF has not consulted
with other agencies but has gathered information from its grantee
community through attendance at PI conferences. A request for public
comments will be solicited through announcement of data collection in
the Federal Register.
Background: All NSF Principal Investigators are required to use the
project reporting functionality in Research.gov to report on progress,
accomplishments, participants, and activities annually and at the
conclusion of their project. Information from annual and final reports
provides yearly updates on project inputs, activities, and outcomes for
agency reporting purposes. If project participants include
undergraduate students supported by the Research Experiences for
Undergraduates (REU) Sites Program or by an REU Supplement, then the
Principal Investigator and his or her students are required to complete
the REU Reporting Module.
Respondents: Individuals (Principal Investigators and REU
undergraduate student participants).
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Number of Principal Investigator Respondents: 2,300.
Burden on the Public: 383 total hours.
Dated: December 4, 2015.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2015-31041 Filed 12-8-15; 8:45 am]
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