[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48458-48459]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-20836]


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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) has submitted the 
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and 
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second 
notice for public comment. NSF is forwarding the proposed new 
information collection submission to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this 
second notice.
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request approval for a new information collection. The primary purpose 
of this data collection is for institutional authorized organizational 
representatives to inform NSF of any finding/determination regarding 
the PI or any co-PI that demonstrates a violation of awardee policies 
or codes of conduct, statutes, regulations, or executive orders 
relating to sexual harassment, other forms of harassment, or sexual 
assault; and/or if the PI or any co-PI is placed on administrative 
leave or if any administrative action has been imposed on the PI or any 
co-PI by the awardee relating to any finding/determination or an 
investigation of an alleged violation of awardee policies or codes of 
conduct, statutes, regulations, or executive orders relating to sexual 
harassment, other forms of harassment, or sexual assault.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is the second notice for public 
comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 83 FR 9342, 
and 192 comments were received. The full submission may be found at: 
http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
    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.
    Comments: On March 5, 2018, NSF published a request for public 
comment regarding the agency's proposed implementation of new 
notification requirements specified in Important Notice No. 144. (83 FR 
9342-9343, March 5, 2018). All comments were carefully considered in 
developing the final version of the term and condition. A table listing 
the comments and NSF responses is posted on the NSF website at: 
www.nsf.gov/harassment.
    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; (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, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, 
Alexandria, VA 22314, 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).
    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.
    Title of Collection: Notification Requirements Regarding Sexual 
Harassment, Other Forms of Harassment, or Sexual Assault.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval for a new information 
collection.
    Proposed Information Collection: The awardee is required to notify 
NSF of: (1) Any finding/determination regarding the PI or any co-PI 
that demonstrates a violation of awardee policies or codes of conduct, 
statutes, regulations, or executive orders relating to sexual 
harassment, other forms of harassment, or sexual assault; and/or (2) if 
the PI or any co-PI is placed on administrative leave or if any 
administrative action has been imposed on the PI or any co-PI by the 
awardee relating to any finding/determination or an investigation of an 
alleged violation of awardee policies or codes of conduct, statutes, 
regulations, or executive orders relating to sexual harassment, other 
forms of harassment, or sexual assault. Such notification must be 
submitted by the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) or 
designee to NSF's Office of Diversity and Inclusion at www.nsf.gov/harassment within ten business days from the date of the finding/
determination, or the date of the placement of a PI or co-PI by the 
awardee on administrative leave or the imposition of an administrative 
action, whichever is sooner. Each notification must include the 
following information:
     NSF Award Number;
     Name of PI or co-PI being reported;
     Type of Notification: Select one of the following:
    [cir] Finding/Determination that the reported individual has been 
found to have violated awardee policies or codes of conduct, statutes, 
regulations, or executive orders relating to sexual harassment, other 
forms of harassment, or sexual assault; or
    [cir] Placement by the awardee of the reported individual on 
administrative

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leave or the imposition of any administrative action on the PI or any 
co-PI by the awardee relating to any finding/determination or an 
investigation of an alleged violation of awardee policies or codes of 
conduct, statutes, regulations, or executive orders relating to sexual 
harassment, other forms of harassment, or sexual assault.
     Description of the finding/determination and action(s) 
taken, if any; and
     Reason(s) for, and conditions of, placement of the PI or 
any co-PI on administrative leave or imposition of administrative 
action.
    Use of the Information: NSF will use the information in 
consultation with the awardee to determine whether the NSF award 
activities can be carried out as proposed and in a manner that protects 
the safety and security of award personnel.
    Burden on the Public: It has been estimated that respondents will 
expend an average of one hour to complete the form.

     Dated: September 20, 2018.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2018-20836 Filed 9-24-18; 8:45 am]
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