80 FR 43802 - Request for Public Comment on an Updated Standardized Research Performance Progress Report Format to be Used for Both Interim and Final Performance Progress Reporting
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 141 (Thursday, July 23, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 43802-43803] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-18007] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Request for Public Comment on an Updated Standardized Research Performance Progress Report Format to be Used for Both Interim and Final Performance Progress Reporting AGENCY: National Science Foundation (NSF). ACTION: Request for public comment on an updated standardized Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) format to be used for both interim and final performance progress reporting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The RPPR that was originally developed for use in preparation and submission of annual and other interim performance progress reports resulted from an initiative of Research Business Models (RBM), an Interagency Working Group of the Social, Behavioral & Economic Research Subcommittee of the Committee on Science (CoS), a committee of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). The original version of the RPPR format was approved for implementation in the Federal Register (FR) [Volume 75, pages 1816-1819, January 13, 2010]. As part of this FR notice, it was stated that the development of a final RPPR format would take place upon completion of the interim RPPR exercise. A revised draft of the format has been developed to incorporate lessons learned by agencies during the initial implementation of the RPPR. The approach also has been changed from using the format for interim performance progress reports only to using the format for both interim and final performance progress reports. On behalf of the RBM, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has agreed to continue to serve as the sponsor of the updated version of this Federal-wide performance progress reporting format. The general public and Federal agencies are invited to comment on the proposed revised format during the 60-day public comment period. A ``For Comment'' version of the draft format for use in submission of interim and final Research Performance Progress Reports, [[Page 43803]] along with a summary of significant changes, are posted on the NSF Web site at: http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/rppr/index.jsp. After obtaining and considering public comment, the RBM will prepare the format for final clearance. Each agency that uses the RPPR will need to seek OMB approval of this collection via the Paperwork Reduction Act for a period of no longer than three years. Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of agencies funding research and research-related activities, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected from respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (c) 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. DATES: Comments must be received by September 21, 2015. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the General Counsel, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22230, email: splimpto@nsf.gov; telephone: (703) 292-7556; FAX (703) 292-9242. We encourage respondents to submit comments electronically to ensure timely receipt. We cannot guarantee that comments mailed will be received before the comment closing date. Please include ``Research Performance Progress Reporting'' in the subject line of the email message; please also include the full body of your comments in the text of the message and as an attachment. Include your name, title, organization, postal address, telephone number, and email address in your message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To view the proposed RPPR format, see: http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/rppr/index.jsp. For information on the RPPR, contact Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, Division of Institution & Award Support, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22230, email: jfeldman@nsf.gov; telephone (703) 292-8243; FAX: (703) 292-9171. For further information on the NSTC RBM Interagency Working Group, contact Kei Koizumi, at the Office of Science and Technology Policy, 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20504; email: kkoizumi@ostp.eop.gov; telephone 202-456- 6133; FAX 202-456-6021. See also the RBM Web site located at: http://rbm.nih.gov. Dated: July 17, 2015. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2015-18007 Filed 7-22-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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Expiration Date of Approval: January support the necessary data analysis, complete the survey. The burden on the
31, 2016. project design, evaluation and team public is negligible because the study is
building activities needed to develop a limited to project participants that have
1. Abstract
full MSP Targeted or Institute received funding from the MSP
• This document has been prepared Partnership; and (6) Phase II Program.
to support the clearance of data Partnerships for prior MSP Partnership Dated: July 17, 2015.
collection instruments to be used in the awardees focus on specific innovation Suzanne H. Plimpton,
evaluation of the Math and Science areas of their work where evidence of
Partnership (MSP) program. The goals Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
significant positive impact is clearly Foundation.
for the program are to (1) ensure that all documented and where an investment
K–12 students have access to, are [FR Doc. 2015–18028 Filed 7–22–15; 8:45 am]
of additional resources and time would
prepared for, and are encouraged to produce more robust findings and BILLING CODE 7555–01–P
participate and succeed in challenging results.
curricula and advanced mathematics The MSP monitoring information
and science courses; (2) enhance the NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
system, comprised of eight web-based
quality, quantity, and diversity of the K– surveys, collects a common core of data Request for Public Comment on an
12 mathematics and science teacher about each component of MSP. The Web Updated Standardized Research
workforce; and (3) develop evidence- application for MSP has been developed Performance Progress Report Format
based outcomes that contribute to our with a modular design that incorporates to be Used for Both Interim and Final
understanding of how students templates and self-contained code Performance Progress Reporting
effectively learn the knowledge, skills modules for rapid development and
and ways of thinking inherent in ease of modification. A downloadable AGENCY: National Science Foundation
mathematics, computer science, version will also be available for (NSF).
engineering, and/or the natural sciences. respondents who prefer a paper version ACTION: Request for public comment on
The motivational force for realizing that they can mail or fax to the external an updated standardized Research
these goals is the formation of contractor. Performance Progress Report (RPPR)
partnerships between institutions of Use of the information: This format to be used for both interim and
higher education (IHEs) and K–12 information is required for effective final performance progress reporting.
school districts. The role of IHE content program planning, administration,
faculty is the cornerstone of this communication, program and project SUMMARY: The RPPR that was originally
intervention. In fact, it is the rigorous monitoring and evaluation, and for developed for use in preparation and
involvement of science, mathematics, measuring attainment of NSF’s program, submission of annual and other interim
and engineering faculty—and the project and strategic goals; the Deficit performance progress reports resulted
expectation that both IHEs and K–12 Reduction Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109–171) from an initiative of Research Business
school systems will be transformed— which established the Academic Models (RBM), an Interagency Working
that distinguishes MSP from other Competitiveness (ACC). The MSP Group of the Social, Behavioral &
education reform efforts. program is also directly aligned with Economic Research Subcommittee of
• The components of the overall MSP two of NSF’s long-term investment the Committee on Science (CoS), a
portfolio include active projects whose categories: (1) Transform the Frontiers committee of the National Science and
initial awards were made in prior MSP and (2) Innovate for Society. Technology Council (NSTC). The
competitions: (1) Comprehensive original version of the RPPR format was
Partnerships that implement change in 2. Expected Respondents approved for implementation in the
mathematics and/or science educational The expected respondents are Federal Register (FR) [Volume 75, pages
practices in both higher education principal investigators of all Targeted 1816–1819, January 13, 2010]. As part of
institutions and in schools and school and Institute partnership projects; this FR notice, it was stated that the
districts, resulting in improved student STEM and education faculty members development of a final RPPR format
achievement across the K–12 and administrators who participated in would take place upon completion of
continuum; (2) Targeted Partnerships MSP; school districts and IHEs that are the interim RPPR exercise.
that focus on improved K–12 student partners in an MSP project; and teachers A revised draft of the format has been
achievement in a narrower grade range participating in Institute Partnerships. developed to incorporate lessons
or disciplinary focus within learned by agencies during the initial
mathematics or science; (3) Institute 3. Burden on the Public implementation of the RPPR. The
Partnerships: Teacher Institutes for the Number of Respondents: 1936. approach also has been changed from
21st Century that focus on the Burden of the Public: The estimated using the format for interim
development of mathematics and total annual response burden for this performance progress reports only to
science teachers as school—and district- collection is 17,727 hours. using the format for both interim and
based intellectual leaders and master This figure is based upon the previous final performance progress reports.
teachers; (4) Research, Evaluation and 3 years of collecting information under On behalf of the RBM, the National
Technical Assistance (RETA) projects this clearance and anticipated Science Foundation (NSF) has agreed to
that build and enhance large-scale collections. The average annual continue to serve as the sponsor of the
research and evaluation capacity for all reporting burden is estimated to be updated version of this Federal-wide
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MSP awardees and provide them with between less than 1 and 50 hours per performance progress reporting format.
tools and assistance in the respondent depending on whether a The general public and Federal agencies
implementation and evaluation of their respondent is a direct participant who is are invited to comment on the proposed
work; (5) MSP-Start Partnerships are for self-reporting or representing a project revised format during the 60-day public
awardees new to the MSP program, and reporting on behalf of many project comment period. A ‘‘For Comment’’
especially from minority-serving participants. The majority of version of the draft format for use in
institutions, community colleges and respondents (60%) are estimated to submission of interim and final
primarily undergraduate institutions, to require fewer than two hours to Research Performance Progress Reports,
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along with a summary of significant 456–6133; FAX 202–456–6021. See also II. Notice of Commission Action
changes, are posted on the NSF Web site the RBM Web site located at: http:// The Commission establishes Docket
at: http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/ rbm.nih.gov. No. CP2015–105 for consideration of
rppr/index.jsp. Dated: July 17, 2015. matters raised by the Notice.
After obtaining and considering The Commission invites comments on
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
public comment, the RBM will prepare whether the Postal Service’s filing is
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
the format for final clearance. Each consistent with 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or
Foundation.
agency that uses the RPPR will need to 3642, 39 CFR part 3015, and 39 CFR
[FR Doc. 2015–18007 Filed 7–22–15; 8:45 am]
seek OMB approval of this collection via part 3020, subpart B. Comments are due
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the Paperwork Reduction Act for a no later than July 24, 2015. The public
period of no longer than three years. portions of the filing can be accessed via
Comments are invited on (a) whether the Commission’s Web site (http://
the proposed collection of information POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION www.prc.gov).
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of automated collection techniques or recent Postal Service filing concerning matters raised by the Postal Service’s
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DATES: Comments are due: July 24,
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2015.
September 21, 2015. July 24, 2015.
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| Action | Request for public comment on an updated standardized Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) format to be used for both interim and final performance progress reporting. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received by September 21, 2015. | |
| Contact | To view the proposed RPPR format, see: http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/rppr/index.jsp. For information on the RPPR, contact Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, Division of Institution & Award Support, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22230, email: [email protected]; telephone (703) 292-8243; FAX: (703) 292-9171. For further information on the NSTC RBM Interagency Working Group, contact Kei Koizumi, at the Office of Science and Technology Policy, 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20504; email: [email protected]; telephone 202-456- 6133; FAX 202-456-6021. See also the RBM Web site located at: http:// rbm.nih.gov. | |
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