80 FR 16030 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

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Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 58 (March 26, 2015)

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FR Document		2015-06910

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request reinstatement and approval of this data collection. In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this information collection. 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 respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

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Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request reinstatement and approval of this data collection. In 
accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for 
public comment on this information collection.
    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

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respondents, including through the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.

DATES: Written comments should be received by May 26, 2015 to be 
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be 
considered to the extent practicable.

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. 295, Arlington, VA 
22230, or by email to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (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 of Collection: Survey of Science and Engineering Research 
Facilities.
    OMB Control Number: 3145-0101.
    Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2014.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to reinstate an 
information collection for three years.

Proposed Project

    Abstract: The National Science Foundation Survey of Science and 
Engineering Research Facilities is a Congressionally mandated (Pub. L. 
99-159; NSF Act of 1950, as amended; America COMPETES Reauthorization 
Act of 2010), biennial survey that has been conducted since 1986. As 
required by law, the survey collects data on the amount, condition, 
costs of, and universities need for, the physical facilities used to 
conduct research in individual science and engineering fields. It was 
expected by Congress that this survey would provide the data necessary 
to describe the status and needs of science and engineering research 
facilities and to formulate appropriate solutions to documented needs. 
Data on computing and networking capacity, often termed 
``cyberinfrastructure'' were collected from 2003 to 2013. These 
questions will be eliminated from future questionnaires based on a 
review by NCSES that indicated the data did not provide clear and 
useful metrics for measuring cyberinfrastructure.
    Use of the Information: Analysis of the Facilities Survey data 
provide updated information on the status of scientific and engineering 
research facilities and capabilities. The information is used by 
Federal policy makers, planners, and budget analysts in making policy 
decisions, as well as by institutional academic officials, the 
scientific/engineering establishment, and state agencies and 
legislatures that fund universities.
    Expected Respondents: The Facilities Survey is a census of academic 
institutions that performed at least $1 million in separately budgeted 
science and engineering research and development in the previous fiscal 
year.
    In the most recent FY 2013 Facilities Survey, a census of 588 
academic institutions was conducted. The sampling frame for the survey 
was the FY 2012 Higher Education Research and Development Survey 
conducted by the National Center for Science and Engineering 
Statistics. Data are collected through a Web-based interface, although 
institutions have the option of printing and completing a PDF that can 
be sent by mail.
    Estimate of Burden: The Facilities Survey will be sent to 
approximately 600 academic institutions for the FY 2015 and FY 2017 
data collection cycles. The completion time per academic institution is 
expected to average 19 hours based on completion time estimates 
provided by all survey participants in the FY 2013 survey. This would 
result in an estimated burden of 11,210 hours per cycle.

    Dated: March 23, 2015.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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Description and Housing Census report renovated each year and allows ETA to proposed collection of information,
formats. All data collection and demonstrate on an annual basis the including the validity of the
reporting is done by YouthBuild increase in affordable housing units methodology and assumptions used;
grantees. supported by YouthBuild. * enhance the quality, utility, and
The quarterly performance report The accuracy, reliability, and clarity of the information to be
(ETA–9136) includes aggregate and comparability of program reports collected; and
participant-level information on submitted by grantees using federal
demographic characteristics, types of funds are fundamental elements of good * minimize the burden of the
services received, placements, public administration and are necessary collection of information on those who
outcomes, and follow-up status. tools for maintaining and demonstrating are to respond, including through the
Specifically, these reports collect data system integrity. The use of a standard use of appropriate automated,
on individuals who receive education, set of data elements, definitions, and electronic, mechanical, or other
occupational skill training, leadership specifications at all levels of the technological collection techniques or
development services, and other workforce system helps improve the other forms of information technology,
services essential to preparing at-risk quality of performance information that e.g., permitting electronic submissions
youth for in-demand occupations is received by ETA. of responses.
through YouthBuild programs. There III. Current Actions
are no changes proposed for ETA–9136 II. Review Focus
in this information collection request The Department of Labor is Type of Review: Extension without
package. The Work Site Description and particularly interested in comments revisions.
Housing Census (ETA–9143) requests which: Title: YouthBuild (YB) Reporting
information on the proposed work sites * Evaluate whether the proposed System.
for low-income or homeless individual collection of information is necessary OMB Number: OMB 1205–0464.
or families on which YouthBuild for the proper performance of the
participants will be trained and functions of the agency, including Affected Public: Grantees—Not for
participate in construction skills whether the information will have Profit institutions.
activities. This form also requests practical utility; Form(s): ETA 9136, YB Quarterly
annual information on the number of * evaluate the accuracy of the Performance Report and ETA–9143,
houses or apartments that were built or agency’s estimate of the burden of the Work Site Description.

Average Total annual
Total Total annual time per
Form/activity Frequency burden
respondents responses response hours
(hours)

Participant Data Collection ................................ 6,000 youth participants Collected by grantees, 6,000 1.8 10,800
continual.
Quarterly narrative progress report ................... 200 grantees ................. Quarterly ...................... 800 16 12,800
Quarterly performance report. ETA–9138 ......... 200 grantees ................. Quarterly ...................... 800 16 12,800
ETA–9143—Work Site Description Parts A and 425 * prospective appli- Annual competitions .... 425 .5 212.5
B (Prospective Applicants). cants.
ETA–9143—Work Site Description Parts A and 200 grantees ................. Annually ....................... 200 .5 100
B (Existing Grantees).
ETA–9143—Housing Census Part C (Existing 200 grantees ................. Annually ....................... 200 .5 100
Grantees).

Totals .......................................................... 200 grantees ................. ...................................... 8,425 .................... 36,812.5
* Based on the average number (425 per year) of applications received in ETA’s last three YouthBuild competitions.

Total Annual Respondents: 625. collection request; they will also this data collection. In accordance with
Annual Frequency: Annually and become a matter of public record. the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A)
quarterly. of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
Portia Wu,
we are providing opportunity for public
Total Annual Responses: 8,425. Assistant Secretary, Employment and
comment on this information collection.
Training Administration.
Average Time per Response: 1.5. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
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Estimated Total Annual Burden BILLING CODE 4510–FT–P
the proposed collection of information
Hours: 36,812.5. is necessary for the proper performance
Total Annual Burden Cost for of the functions of the Agency,
Respondents: $0. including whether the information shall
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of
Comments submitted in response to the Agency’s estimate of the burden of
this comment request will be Agency Information Collection
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the proposed collection of information;
summarized and/or included in the Activities: Comment Request
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
request for Office of Management and AGENCY: National Science Foundation. and clarity of the information on
Budget approval of the information respondents, including through the use
ACTION: Notice.
of automated collection techniques or
SUMMARY: The National Science other forms of information technology;
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans and (d) ways to minimize the burden of
to request reinstatement and approval of the collection of information on

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respondents, including through the use updated information on the status of National Science Board Web site
of automated collection techniques or scientific and engineering research www.nsf.gov/nsb for additional
other forms of information technology. facilities and capabilities. The information and schedule updates (time,
DATES: Written comments should be information is used by Federal policy place, subject matter or status of
received by May 26, 2015 to be assured makers, planners, and budget analysts meeting) which may be found at http://
of consideration. Comments received in making policy decisions, as well as www.nsf.gov/nsb/notices/. Point of
after that date will be considered to the by institutional academic officials, the contact for this meeting is James Hamos
extent practicable. scientific/engineering establishment, at jhamos@nsf.gov.
ADDRESSES: Written comments
and state agencies and legislatures that
Suzanne Plimpton,
regarding the information collection and fund universities.
Expected Respondents: The Facilities Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
requests for copies of the proposed Foundation.
Survey is a census of academic
information collection request should be [FR Doc. 2015–07088 Filed 3–24–15; 4:15 pm]
institutions that performed at least $1
addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports
million in separately budgeted science BILLING CODE 7555–01–P
Clearance Officer, National Science
and engineering research and
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm.
development in the previous fiscal year.
295, Arlington, VA 22230, or by email In the most recent FY 2013 Facilities POSTAL SERVICE
to splimpto@nsf.gov. Survey, a census of 588 academic
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: institutions was conducted. The Product Change—Parcel Return
Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292–7556 or sampling frame for the survey was the Service Negotiated Service Agreement
send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. FY 2012 Higher Education Research and AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
Individuals who use a Development Survey conducted by the ACTION: Notice.
telecommunications device for the deaf National Center for Science and
(TDD) may call the Federal Information Engineering Statistics. Data are collected SUMMARY: The Postal Service gives
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– through a Web-based interface, although notice of filing a request with the Postal
8339, which is accessible 24 hours a institutions have the option of printing Regulatory Commission to add a
day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and completing a PDF that can be sent domestic shipping services contract to
(including federal holidays). by mail. the list of Negotiated Service
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Estimate of Burden: The Facilities Agreements in the Mail Classification
Title of Collection: Survey of Science Survey will be sent to approximately Schedule’s Competitive Products List.
and Engineering Research Facilities. 600 academic institutions for the FY DATES: Effective date: March 26, 2015.
OMB Control Number: 3145–0101. 2015 and FY 2017 data collection FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Expiration Date of Approval: October cycles. The completion time per Elizabeth A. Reed, 202–268–3179.
31, 2014. academic institution is expected to
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Type of Request: Intent to seek average 19 hours based on completion
United States Postal Service® hereby
approval to reinstate an information time estimates provided by all survey
gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C.
collection for three years. participants in the FY 2013 survey. This
3642 and 3632(b)(3), on March 20, 2015,
would result in an estimated burden of
Proposed Project it filed with the Postal Regulatory
11,210 hours per cycle.
Abstract: The National Science Commission a Request of the United
Dated: March 23, 2015. States Postal Service to Add Parcel
Foundation Survey of Science and
Suzanne H. Plimpton, Return Service Contract 6 to
Engineering Research Facilities is a
Congressionally mandated (Pub. L. 99– Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Competitive Product List. Documents
Foundation. are available at www.prc.gov, Docket
159; NSF Act of 1950, as amended;
America COMPETES Reauthorization [FR Doc. 2015–06910 Filed 3–25–15; 8:45 am] Nos. MC2015–41, CP2015–53.
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Act of 2010), biennial survey that has Stanley F. Mires,
been conducted since 1986. As required Attorney, Federal Requirements.
by law, the survey collects data on the [FR Doc. 2015–06881 Filed 3–25–15; 8:45 am]
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amount, condition, costs of, and BILLING CODE 7710–12–P
universities need for, the physical Sunshine Act Meetings; National
facilities used to conduct research in Science Board
individual science and engineering
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fields. It was expected by Congress that
Executive Committee, pursuant to NSF COMMISSION
this survey would provide the data
necessary to describe the status and regulations (45 CFR part 614), the [Release No. 34–74556; File No. SR–BATS–
needs of science and engineering National Science Foundation Act, as 2014–067]
research facilities and to formulate amended (42 U.S.C. 1862n–5), and the
appropriate solutions to documented Government in the Sunshine Act (5 Self-Regulatory Organizations; BATS
needs. Data on computing and U.S.C. 552b), hereby gives notice of the Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of
networking capacity, often termed scheduling of a teleconference for the Amendment No. 2, and Order Granting
‘‘cyberinfrastructure’’ were collected transaction of National Science Board Accelerated Approval of a Proposed
business, as follows: Rule Change, as Modified by
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from 2003 to 2013. These questions will
be eliminated from future DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 25, Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 Thereto, to
questionnaires based on a review by 2015, 10:30–11:30 a.m. EDT. BATS Rules 20.3 and 20.6
NCSES that indicated the data did not SUBJECT MATTER: Chairman’s remarks March 20, 2015.
provide clear and useful metrics for and discussion of legislative issues.
measuring cyberinfrastructure. STATUS: Closed.
I. Introduction
Use of the Information: Analysis of This meeting will be held by On December 4, 2014, BATS
the Facilities Survey data provide teleconference. Please refer to the Exchange, Inc. (the ‘‘Exchange’’ or

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Dates		Written comments should be received by May 26, 2015 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.
Contact		Suzanne Plimpton on (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).
FR Citation		80 FR 16030