[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 233 (Tuesday, December 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 74664]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-26465]



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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; 
Analysis of Partnerships

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 February 6, 
2023 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practical. 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: Information collection for evaluating NSF 
partnership activities.
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an 
information collection.
    Abstract: Building partnerships is a high priority for NSF, as 
evidenced by two consecutive Agency Priority Goals (APGs for FY 2018 
and FY 2020) focused on developing a partnerships strategy. The 
importance of partnerships is also echoed in the recent National 
Science Board's Vision 2030 report and reflected in the new Directorate 
for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP). Partnerships are 
hypothesized to accelerate discovery in several ways: they can enable 
access to expertise, resources, and infrastructure; accelerate the flow 
of knowledge and expertise; and expand communities of researchers. NSF 
direct partnerships are established by NSF with other federal agencies, 
industry, private foundations, non-governmental organizations, and 
foreign science agencies.
    NSF is requesting OMB approval for the NSF to collect information 
from past and present participants and partners in NSF partnership 
programs. The information collection will enable the Evaluation and 
Assessment Capability (EAC) Section within NSF to garner quantitative 
and qualitative information that will be used to inform programmatic 
improvements related to partnership models at NSF including 
partnerships between NSF and other entities and funding opportunities 
that require or encourage partnerships between grantees. This 
information collection, which entails collecting information from 
relevant NSF grantees and partners, is in accordance with the Agency's 
commitment to improving service delivery as well as the Agency's 
strategic goal to ``advance the capability of the Nation to meet 
current and future challenges.''
    Use of the Information: The data collected will be used for NSF 
internal and external reports related to partnerships, program level 
studies, and evaluations. These outputs will inform decisions NSF makes 
regarding future activities.
    Respondents: Participants in NSF grants (principal investigators, 
partners, research personnel, etc.). Partners involved in NSF 
partnership programs.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 300.
    Estimate Burden on the Public: Estimated at 450 hours for a one-
time collection.
    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 respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology.
    Please submit one copy of your comments by only one method. All 
submissions received must include the agency name and collection name 
identified above for this information collection. Commenters are 
strongly encouraged to transmit their comments electronically via 
email. Comments, including any personal information provided become a 
matter of public record. They will be summarized and/or included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information 
collection request.

    Dated: December 1, 2022.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2022-26465 Filed 12-5-22; 8:45 am]
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