[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 13270]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-6746]
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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; (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 May 26, 2009, 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, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 295,
Arlington, VA 22230, or by e-mail to splimpton@nsf.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292-7556 or
send e-mail to splimpton@nsf.gov. Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: DUE Project Data Form.
OMB Control No.: 3145-0201.
Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2009.
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, 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: 2,500.
Burden on the Public: 20 minutes (per response) for an annual total
of 833 hours.
Dated: March 23, 2009.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. E9-6746 Filed 3-25-09; 8:45 am]
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