[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 94 (Monday, May 16, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 28244]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11953]
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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
request reinstatement and approval of this data 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 information collection.
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 July 15, 2011 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 Blvd., Rm. 295, Arlington, VA
22230, or by e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292-7556 or
send e-mail to splimpto@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, which is accessible
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including Federal
holidays).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: FY 2011 and FY 2013 Survey of Science and
Engineering Research Facilities.
OMB Control Number: 3145-0101.
Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2010.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to reinstate an
information collection for three years.
Proposed Project: The National Science Foundation Survey of Science
and Engineering Research Facilities is a Congressionally mandated
(Public Law 99-159), biennial survey that has been conducted since
1986. The survey collects data on the amount, condition, and costs of
the physical facilities used to conduct science and engineering
research. The survey also requests information on the networking and
high performance computing capacity at the surveyed institutions, a
critical part of the infrastructure for science and engineering
research. Due to the rapidity of technological change, these questions
are continually updated. It was expected by Congress that this survey
would provide the data necessary to describe the status and needs of
science and engineering research facilities and to formulate
appropriate solutions to documented needs. During the FY 2007 and FY
2009 survey cycles, data were collected from a population of
approximately 495 research-performing colleges and universities and
approximately 163 nonprofit biomedical research institutions receiving
research support from the National Institutes of Health.
Use of the Information: Analysis of the Facilities Survey data will
provide updated information on the status of scientific and engineering
research facilities and capabilities. The information can be used by
Federal policy makers, planners, and budget analysts in making policy
decisions, as well as by institutional academic officials, the
scientific/engineering establishment, and state agencies and
legislatures that fund universities.
Burden on the Public: The Facilities Survey will be sent by mail to
approximately 495 higher education institutions. The completion time
per academic institution is expected to average 41 hours. Assuming a
95% response rate, this would result in an estimated burden of 19,280
hours for academic institutions.
Dated: May 15, 2011.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2011-11953 Filed 5-13-11; 8:45 am]
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