Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request
Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 84 (Tuesday, May 1, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 1, 2018)
Notices
Pages 19118-19119
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov
FR Doc No: 2018-09137
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request clearance for this collection. In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) 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 OMB clearance of this collection for no longer than three years.
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;
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(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.
DATES: Written comments should be received by July 2, 2018, to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and requests for copies of the proposed information collection request should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room W18253, Alexandria, VA 22314, or by email to email protected.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (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: DUE Project Data Form.
OMB Control No.: 3145-0201.
Expiration Date of Approval: September 30, 2018.
Abstract: The Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) Project Data Form is a component of all grant proposals submitted to NSF's Division of Undergraduate Education. This form collects information needed to direct proposals to appropriate reviewers and to report the estimated collective impact of proposed projects on institutions, students, and faculty members. Requested information includes the discipline of the proposed project, collaborating organizations involved in the project, the academic level on which the project focuses (e.g., lower-level undergraduate courses, upper-level undergraduate courses), characteristics of the organization submitting the proposal, special audiences (if any) that the project would target (e.g., women, under-represented minorities, persons with disabilities), strategic foci (if any) of the project (e.g., research on teaching and learning, international activities, integration of research and education), and the number of students and faculty at different educational levels who would benefit from the project.
Respondents: Investigators who submit proposals to NSF's Division of Undergraduate Education.
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 2,300.
Burden on the Public: 20 minutes (per response) for an annual total of 767 hours.
Dated: April 26, 2018.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
FR Doc. 2018-09137 Filed 4-30-18; 8:45 am
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