[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56234-56235]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-22456]
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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: A Survey of Program Evaluation of the National
Science Foundation's Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12) Program.
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
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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 Survey of Principal Investigators for the National Science
Foundation's Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12) program. Type of
Information Collection Request: New collection. Need and Use of
Information Collection: This study will assess the implementation of
resources, models, and technologies to determine how and why
implementation affects STEM learning, to inform program improvement,
and to enhance understanding of both what the program is accomplishing
and how. The primary objectives of the study are to conduct a survey of
principal investigators of the DR-K12 programs to understand the impact
and influence of the DRK-12 program and to identify the links between
the DR K-12 program and other NSF programs. The findings will provide
valuable information concerning the impacts and influences of the
granting program and grantees and the extent to which DR K-12 program
influence broader American society.
Frequency of Response: Once.
Affected Public: Individuals.
Type of Respondents: DR K-12 Principal Investigators. There are no
Capital Costs to report.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 388; Estimated Number of Responses
per Respondent: 1: Average Burden Hours Per Response: .30. Estimated
Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: 194.00 and the annualized cost to
respondents is estimated at $6,208.
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. 2012-22456 Filed 9-11-12; 8:45 am]
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