[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 133 (Thursday, July 11, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 41805]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16639]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the
following information collection requirement to OMB for review and
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13.
This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published
in the Federal Register at 78 FR 27260, and no comments were received.
NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the
publication of this second notice. The full submission may be found at:
http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Comments regarding (a)
Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information to be collected; (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 should be addressed to: Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National
Science Foundation, 725--17th Street NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC
20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington,
Virginia 22230 or send email to [email protected]. Comments regarding
these information collections are best assured of having their full
effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the
submission(s) may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556.
NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless
the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control
number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to
the collection of information that such persons are not required to
respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number. Under OMB regulations, NSF may continue to
conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission
is pending at OMB.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Antarctic Conservation Act Application and Permit Form.
OMB Control Number: 3145-0034.
Proposed Project: The current Antarctic Conservation Act
Application Permit Form (NSF 1078) has been in use for several years.
The form requests general information, such as name, affiliation,
location, etc., and more specific information as to the type of object
to be taken (plant, native mammal, or native bird).
Use of the Information: The purpose of the regulations (45 CFR part
670) is to conserve and protect the native mammals, birds, plants, and
invertebrates of Antarctica and the ecosystem upon which they depend
and to implement the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, Public Law 95-
541, as amended by the Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act
of 1996, Public Law 104-227.
Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates about 25 responses
annually at \1/2\ hour per response; this computes to approximately
12.5 hours annually.
Dated: July 8, 2013.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2013-16639 Filed 7-10-13; 8:45 am]
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