[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 56235]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-22455]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information
Collection
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
request clearance of this collection. In accordance with the
requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), we are providing opportunity for public comment
on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF
will prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of
this collection for no longer than 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by November 13,
2012 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the
proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and
instruments, contact Celestine Pea, Ph.D., National Science Foundation,
885 S 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230, 703-292-5186,
[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). You may obtain a copy of the
data collection instruments and instructions from Dr. Pea.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Program Evaluation of the National Science
Foundation's Research and Evaluation on Education in Science and
Engineering (REESE).
OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not Applicable.
Type of request: New.
Abstract: In compliance with the requirement of Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity
for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Office of
the Director, the National Science Foundation (NSF), will publish
periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
A Program Evaluation of the National Science Foundation's Research
and Evaluation on Education in Science and Engineering (REESE). Type of
Information Collection Request: New collection. Need and Use of
Information Collection: This study will provide data on program
accomplishments and contributions to the field of STEM teaching and
learning, informing program improvement, and enhancing understanding of
both what the program is accomplishing and how. The primary objectives
of the study are to conduct a survey of the REESE program to understand
the impact and influence of the REESE program and to identify links
between the REESE program and other NSF programs. The findings will
provide valuable information concerning the impacts and influences of
the granting program and the grantees and whether the REESE program has
had an influence on broader American society.
Frequency of Response: Once.
Affected Public: Individuals.
Type of Respondents: REESE Grantees and unsuccessful Grantees.
There are no Capital Costs to report.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 494; Estimated Number of Responses
per Respondent: 1: Average Burden Hours Per Response: .30. Estimated
Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: 247 and the annualized cost to
respondents is estimated at $7,904.
Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the NSF, including whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF'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; (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: September 7, 2012.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2012-22455 Filed 9-11-12; 8:45 am]
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