[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 110 (Friday, June 9, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 26814]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-11999]
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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: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the
National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting the general public and
other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed continuing
information collection. This is the second notice for public comment;
the first was published in the Federal Register at 82 FR 14754 and no
comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed 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: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Foundation, including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Foundation's estimate
of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by July 10,
2017, to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address
below.
FOR ADDITIONAL 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).
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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to
the Polar Regions (specified regions in the Arctic and all locations in
the Antarctic under the auspices of the U.S. Antarctic Program).
OMB Control No.: 3145-0177.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew 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: June 6, 2017.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-11999 Filed 6-8-17; 8:45 am]
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