[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 69 (Thursday, April 9, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 19963]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-07456]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
establish this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for 
public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public 
comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer 
than 3 years.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by June 8, 2020 
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: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 
W18200, Alexandria, Virginia 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: Additional Reporting Requirements for 
Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an 
information collection.
    Proposed Project: Use of the Information: Mathematical Sciences 
Research Institutes are national resources that aim to advance research 
in the mathematical sciences through programs supporting discovery and 
dissemination of knowledge in mathematics and statistics and enhancing 
connections to related fields in which the mathematical sciences can 
play important roles. Institute activities help focus the attention of 
some of the best mathematical minds on problems of particular 
importance and timeliness. Institutes are also community resources that 
involve a broad segment of U.S.-based mathematical sciences researchers 
in their activities. The goals of the Mathematical Sciences Research 
Institutes program include advancing research in the mathematical 
sciences, increasing the impact of the mathematical sciences in other 
disciplines, and expanding the talent base engaged in mathematical 
research in the United States. The data collection on participants 
information at each of the currently supported institutes for this 
request includes: participant identifications, contact information, 
affiliations, demographic information, institute programs participated, 
durations, and NSF support received.
    Respondents: Respondents are PIs of current Mathematical Sciences 
Research Institutes program awards.
    Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 6-7 individuals.
    Burden on the Public: 175 hours.
    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 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: April 3, 2020.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2020-07456 Filed 4-8-20; 8:45 am]
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