[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 135 (Monday, July 15, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 33787]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-14914]


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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.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by September 
13, 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: Project evaluation reports for the Innovative 
Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers program.
    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 Research on Learning in Formal and 
Informal Settings, within the Directorate of Education and Human 
Resources of the National Science Foundation, will collect evaluation 
reports for all funded projects within the Innovative Technology 
Experiences for Students and Teachers program. ITEST is an applied 
research and development (R&D) program providing direct student 
learning opportunities in pre-kindergarten through high school (PreK-
12). The learning opportunities are based on innovative use of 
technology to strengthen knowledge and interest in science, technology, 
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and information and communication 
technology (ICT) careers. Evaluation activities are required components 
of the projects. This document collection will allow the program to 
have access to the evaluation reports that measure the ways in which 
individual projects are achieving their goals. Evaluation reports will 
be included as a part of the regular annual reporting requirements.
    Use of the Information: The data collected will be used for NSF 
internal reports, historical data, performance review by peer site 
visit teams, and program level studies and evaluations.
    Burden on the Public: The program estimates that an average of five 
minutes is expended for each annual report. Evaluation reports are 
already required of projects, and as such, including the documents with 
annual reporting is the only additional burden. An estimated 100 
responses for new and continuing projects are expected annually for a 
total of 500 public burden minutes (less than 9 hours) annually.
    Expected Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 100.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: Less than 9 hours.
    Frequency of Responses: Annual.
    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.

    Dated: July 9, 2019.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2019-14914 Filed 7-12-19; 8:45 am]
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