[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 61 (Friday, March 29, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 12009]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-06137]


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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: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the 
National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting the general public or 
other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed information 
collection.
    Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the Foundation, including whether the information will 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Foundation's estimate 
of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by May 28, 
2019, to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address 
below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports 
Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, 
Alexandria, VA 22314; 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).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Collection: Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research 
Fellowship Application Data.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an 
information collection.
    Abstract: The Division of Mathematical Sciences within the 
Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences of the National 
Science Foundation will use the Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral 
Research Fellowship Application Forms mentioned in the solicitation. 
Instructions on how to complete the application forms are provided at 
the program web page. All scientists submitting proposals to the 
solicitation will be asked to complete an electronic version of the 
Application Forms. The data collected on the forms does not duplicate 
that collected elsewhere in the same manner in the proposal. The 
information consists of PI's current institution and position, 
(expected) doctoral degree date and institution, proposed fellowship 
institution and mentoring scientist, reference letter writers, and 
Mathematics Subject Classification codes.
    Use of the Information: The data collected will be used to greatly 
reduce NSF staff workload in the merit review process.
    Burden on the Public: The Directorate estimates that an average of 
30 minutes is expended for each proposal submitted. An estimated 250 
proposals will be submitted and 125 public burden hours annually.
    Expected Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 250.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 250.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 125 hours.
    Frequency of Responses: Annually.

    Dated: March 25, 2019.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2019-06137 Filed 3-28-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7555-01-P