[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 54 (Wednesday, March 22, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14754-14755]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-05563]
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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 clearance of this collection. In accordance with the
requirement of Section 3506(2)(A) of the Paperwork reduction Act of
1955, 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
with changes for no longer than three (3) years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by May 22, 2017
to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will
be considered to the extent practicable.
Comments: 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 those who are
to
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respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques,
or other forms of information technology.
For Additional Information or Comments: The document will be available
on the NSF's Office of Polar Programs' home page site and on the US
Antarctic Programs Web page (https://www.usap.gov) for 60 days after
the signature date of this notice. Comments submitted in writing or in
electronic form will be made available for public inspection. Because
your comments will not be edited to remove any identifying or contact
information, NSF cautions you against including any personally
identifying information in reference to this information collection,
NSF Form 1700. Contact Suzanne Plimpton, the NSF Reports Clearance
Officer, phone (703) 292-7556, or via 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 of Collection: Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to
the Polar Regions.
OMB Number: 3145-0177.
Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2017.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew, with changes, an
information collection for three years.
Abstract
Proposed Project: Presidential Memorandum No. 6646 (February 5,
1982) (available from the National Science Foundation, Office of Polar
Programs, Suite 755, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230) sets
forth the National Science Foundation's overall management
responsibilities for the entire United States national program in
Antarctica. Section 107(a) of Public Law 98-373 [July 31, 1984; amended
as Public Law 101-609-November 16, 1990] [available from the National
Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs, Suite 755, 4201 Wilson
Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230] designates the National Science
Foundation as the lead agency responsible for implementing Arctic
research policy, and the Director of the National Science Foundation
shall ensure that the requirements of section 108 are fulfilled.
NSF Form 1700, Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to the
Polar Regions furnishes information to the NSF regarding the physical,
dental, and mental health status for all individuals (except DoD-
uniformed service personnel) who anticipate deploying to Antarctica
under the auspices of the United States Antarctic Program or to certain
regions of the Arctic sponsored by the NSF/GEO/Office of Polar
Programs. The information is used to determine whether an individual is
physically and mentally suited to endure the extreme hardships imposed
by the Arctic and Antarctic continents, while also performing specific
duties as specified by their employers.
Respondents: All non-DoD uniformed personnel planning to deploy to
U.S. stations in the Antarctic or to specified regions of the Arctic
that are sponsored by the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar
Programs.
The Number of Annual Respondents: 3,500 to the Antarctic and 150 to
the Arctic.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 36,500 hours.
Frequency of Responses: This form is submitted upon an individual's
first deployment to Antarctica (below 60[deg] South) or to specified
regions of the Arctic and annually thereafter for the duration of the
individual's deployments.
Dated: March 16, 2017.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2017-05563 Filed 3-21-17; 8:45 am]
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