[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 161 (Thursday, August 20, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50662-50663]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-20536]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Renew 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 approval 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 an 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: Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the 
burden or any other aspect of this collection of information 
requirements by October 19, 2015.

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. 1265, Arlington, VA 
22230, or by email to [email protected].
    Comments: Written 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; or (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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 
1265, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send 
email to [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).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Research Experiences 
for Undergraduates (REU) Program.
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0224.
    Expiration Date: December 31, 2015.

Overview of this information collection

    The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Reporting Module 
is a component of the NSF Project Reports System that is designed to 
gather information about students

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participating in REU Sites and Supplements projects. All NSF Principal 
Investigators are required to submit annual and final project reports 
through Research.gov. If NSF cannot collect information about 
undergraduate participants in undergraduate research experiences, NSF 
will have no other means to consistently document the number and 
diversity of participants, types of participant involvement in the 
research, and types of institutions represented by the participants.
    NSF is committed to providing program stakeholders with formation 
regarding the expenditure of taxpayer funds on these types of 
activities, which provide authentic research experiences and related 
training for postsecondary students in STEM fields.

Consult With Other Agencies & the Public

    NSF has not consulted with other agencies but has gathered 
information from its grantee community through attendance at PI 
conferences. A request for public comments will be solicited through 
announcement of data collection in the Federal Register.

Background

    All NSF Principal Investigators are required to use the project 
reporting functionality in Research.gov to report on progress, 
accomplishments, participants, and activities annually and at the 
conclusion of their project. Information from annual and final reports 
provides yearly updates on project inputs, activities, and outcomes for 
agency reporting purposes. If project participants include 
undergraduate students supported by the Research Experiences for 
Undergraduates (REU) Sites Program or by an REU Supplement, then the 
Principal Investigator and his or her students are required to complete 
the REU Reporting Module.
    Respondents: Individuals (Principal Investigators and REU 
undergraduate student participants).
    Number of Principal Investigator Respondents: 2,000.
    Burden on the Public: 650 total hours.
    Number of REU Student Participant Respondents: 7,250.
    Burden on the Public: 1,810 total hours.

    Dated: August 14, 2015.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2015-20536 Filed 8-19-15; 8:45 am]
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