[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 236 (Monday, December 13, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70871-70872]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26935]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
renew 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 February 11, 
2022 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to the 
address below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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). Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 
703-292-7556.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Collection: Notification Requirements Regarding Sexual 
Harassment, Other Forms of Harassment, or Sexual Assault.
    OMB Number: 3145-0249.
    Type of Request: Renewal with change of an information collection.
    Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2022.
    Proposed Project: The primary purpose of this data collection is 
for institutional authorized organizational representatives to inform 
NSF of any finding/determination regarding the Principal Investigator 
(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.
    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 Equity and Civil Rights at: https://www.nsf.gov/OD/OECR/notification_form.jsp 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:

--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
--Placement by the awardee of the reported individual on administrative 
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.
    Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the

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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: December 8, 2021.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2021-26935 Filed 12-10-21; 8:45 am]
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