[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 133 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45183-45184]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-16440]


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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 three years.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by September 
12, 2016 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that 
date will be considered to the extent practicable.

For Additional Information or Comments:  Contact Suzanne H. Plimpton, 
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Suite 1265, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (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). You also may obtain a copy of the data collection instrument 
and instructions from Ms. Plimpton.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting Requirements for NSF 
Prediction of and Resilience against Extreme Events (PREEVENTS) Track 1 
(Conference) Awards.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an 
information collection.
    Overview of this Information Collection: NSF and the Directorate 
for Geosciences (GEO) have long supported basic research in scientific 
and engineering disciplines necessary to understand natural hazards and 
extreme events. The Prediction of and Resilience against Extreme Events 
(PREEVENTS) program is one element of the NSF-wide Risk and Resilience 
activity, which has the overarching goal of improving predictability 
and risk assessment, and increasing resilience, in order to reduce the 
impact of extreme events on our life, society, and economy. PREEVENTS 
provides an additional mechanism to support research and related 
activities that will improve our understanding of the fundamental 
processes underlying natural hazards and extreme events in the 
geosciences.
    PREEVENTS is intended to encourage new scientific directions in the 
domains of natural hazards and extreme events. PREEVENTS will consider 
proposals for conferences that will foster development of 
interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary communities required to address 
complex questions surrounding natural hazards and extreme events. Such 
proposals are called PREEVENTS Track 1 proposals.
    In addition to standard NSF annual and final report requirements, 
PIs for all PREEVENTS Track 1 awards will be required to submit to NSF 
a public report that summarizes the conference activities, attendance, 
and outcomes; describes scientific and/or technical challenges that 
remain to be overcome in the areas discussed during the conference; and 
identifies specific next steps to advance knowledge in the areas of 
natural hazards and extreme events that were considered during the 
conference. These reports will be made publicly available via the NSF 
Web site, and are intended to foster nascent interdisciplinary or 
multidisciplinary communities and to enable growth of new scientific 
directions.
    Use of the Information: NSF will use the information to understand 
and evaluate the outcomes of the conference, to foster growth of new 
scientific communities, and to evaluate the progress of the PREEVENTS 
program.
    Estimate of Burden: 40 hours per award for 5-10 conference awards 
for a total of 200-400 hours.
    Respondents: Universities and Colleges; Non-profit, non-academic 
organizations; For-profit organizations; NSF-funded Federally Funded 
Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).
    Estimated Number of Responses per Report: One from each five to ten 
Track 1 awardees.
    Comments: 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

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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: July 7, 2016.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2016-16440 Filed 7-11-16; 8:45 am]
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