80 FR 62115 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 199 (October 15, 2015)
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 199 (October 15, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 199 (Thursday, October 15, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 62115-62116] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-26161] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request AGENCY: National Science Foundation. ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 80 FR 43801, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal 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 regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; 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 should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National Science Foundation, 725 17th Street NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556. 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 splimpto@nsf.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292-7556 or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. 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 [[Page 62116]] displays a currently valid OMB control number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Monitoring for the National Science Foundation's Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Program. OMB Control No.: 3145-0199. 1. AbstractThis document has been prepared to support the clearance of data collection instruments to be used in the evaluation of the Math and Science Partnership (MSP) program. The goals for the program are to (1) ensure that all K-12 students have access to, are prepared for, and are encouraged to participate and succeed in challenging curricula and advanced mathematics and science courses; (2) enhance the quality, quantity, and diversity of the K-12 mathematics and science teacher workforce; and (3) develop evidence-based outcomes that contribute to our understanding of how students effectively learn the knowledge, skills and ways of thinking inherent in mathematics, computer science, engineering, and/or the natural sciences. The motivational force for realizing these goals is the formation of partnerships between institutions of higher education (IHEs) and K-12 school districts. The role of IHE content faculty is the cornerstone of this intervention. In fact, it is the rigorous involvement of science, mathematics, and engineering faculty--and the expectation that both IHEs and K-12 school systems will be transformed--that distinguishes MSP from other education reform efforts. The components of the overall MSP portfolio include active projects whose initial awards were made in prior MSP competitions: (1) Comprehensive Partnerships that implement change in mathematics and/or science educational practices in both higher education institutions and in schools and school districts, resulting in improved student achievement across the K-12 continuum; (2) Targeted Partnerships that focus on improved K-12 student achievement in a narrower grade range or disciplinary focus within mathematics or science; (3) Institute Partnerships: Teacher Institutes for the 21st Century that focus on the development of mathematics and science teachers as school--and district-based intellectual leaders and master teachers; (4) Research, Evaluation and Technical Assistance (RETA) projects that build and enhance large-scale research and evaluation capacity for all MSP awardees and provide them with tools and assistance in the implementation and evaluation of their work; (5) MSP-Start Partnerships are for awardees new to the MSP program, especially from minority- serving institutions, community colleges and primarily undergraduate institutions, to support the necessary data analysis, project design, evaluation and team building activities needed to develop a full MSP Targeted or Institute Partnership; and (6) Phase II Partnerships for prior MSP Partnership awardees focus on specific innovation areas of their work where evidence of significant positive impact is clearly documented and where an investment of additional resources and time would produce more robust findings and results. The MSP monitoring information system, comprised of eight web-based surveys, collects a common core of data about each component of MSP. The Web application for MSP has been developed with a modular design that incorporates templates and self-contained code modules for rapid development and ease of modification. A downloadable version will also be available for respondents who prefer a paper version that they can mail or fax to the external contractor. Use of the information: This information is required for effective program planning, administration, communication, program and project monitoring and evaluation, and for measuring attainment of NSF's program, project and strategic goals; the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-171) which established the Academic Competitiveness (ACC). The MSP program is also directly aligned with two of NSF's long-term investment categories: (1) Transform the Frontiers and (2) Innovate for Society. 2. Expected Respondents The expected respondents are principal investigators of all Targeted and Institute partnership projects; STEM and education faculty members and administrators who participated in MSP; school districts and IHEs that are partners in an MSP project; and teachers participating in Institute Partnerships. 3. Burden on the Public Number of Respondents: 1936. Burden of the Public: The estimated total annual response burden for this collection is 17,727 hours. This figure is based upon the previous 3 years of collecting information under this clearance and anticipated collections. The average annual reporting burden is estimated to be between less than 1 and 50 hours per respondent depending on whether a respondent is a direct participant who is self-reporting or representing a project and reporting on behalf of many project participants. The majority of respondents (60%) are estimated to require fewer than two hours to complete the survey. The burden on the public is negligible because the study is limited to project participants that have received funding from the MSP Program. Dated: October 8, 2015. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2015-26161 Filed 10-14-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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0537–2015–0002, 1 item, 1 temporary rates offered to consumers in urban submission to the Office of Management
item). Raw commercial imagery not areas. and Budget (OMB) for clearance
used in an agency product. 16. National Archives and Records simultaneously with the publication of
6. Department of Health and Human Administration, Research Services (N2– this second notice. The full submission
Services, Indian Health Service (DAA– 208–15–1, 5 items, 5 temporary items). may be found at: http://
0513–2015–0009, 2 items, 2 temporary Records of the Office of War Information www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
items). Case files for reviewing grant which are fragmentary, duplicative, or Comments: Comments regarding (a)
research protocols and records of low-level in nature. These records were whether the collection of information is
meetings of the Institutional Review accessioned to the National Archives necessary for the proper performance of
Board. but lack sufficient historical value to the functions of the agency, including
7. Department of Justice, Bureau of warrant continued preservation. whether the information will have
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and 17. Peace Corps, Office of Strategic practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
Explosives (DAA–0436–2015–0001, 1 Partnerships (DAA–0490–2014–0002, 3 agency’s estimate of burden including
item, 1 temporary item). Internal items, 3 temporary items). Records of the validity of the methodology and
communication log files. the Office of Gifts and Grants assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance
8. Department of Justice, Federal Management including donor files, the quality, utility and clarity of the
Bureau of Investigation (DAA–0065– marketing materials, and working files. information to be collected; or (d) ways
2015–0004, 1 item, 1 temporary item). 18. Peace Corps, Agency-wide (DAA– to minimize the burden of the collection
Master files of an electronic information 0490–2015–0004, 1 item, 1 temporary of information on those who are to
system used to track requests for item). Documentation related to respond, including through the use of
information from facial comparison personal service contracts for workers at appropriate automated, electronic,
search requests. overseas posts. mechanical, or other technological
19. United States Commission on collection techniques or other forms of
9. Department of Justice, Office of
International Religious Freedom, information technology should be
Legislative Affairs (DAA–0060–2013–
Agency-wide (N1–148–15–2, 20 items, 4 addressed to: Office of Information and
0010, 2 items, 1 temporary item). Copies
temporary items). Records include Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention:
of bills, reports, testimony, and other
general program correspondence; Web Desk Officer for National Science
correspondence supporting the
site content, design, management, and Foundation, 725 17th Street NW., Room
Department’s communications on
technical operations files; and routine 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to
proposed legislation. Proposed for
and uncaptioned photographs. Proposed Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
permanent retention are final position
for permanent retention are files Officer, National Science Foundation,
statements.
documenting the commission’s 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265,
10. Department of the Navy, United
establishment, organization, directives, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send email
States Marine Corps (DAA–0127–2015–
charters, and policy documents; records to splimpto@nsf.gov. Comments
0007, 3 items, 3 temporary items).
of the chairman, commissioners, and regarding these information collections
Master files of an electronic information
executive director; and other records are best assured of having their full
system used to track and manage drill
such as reports to Congress, meeting effect if received within 30 days of this
requirements for the Marine Corps
files, publications, news releases, notification. Copies of the submission(s)
Reserve.
photographs, historically significant may be obtained by calling 703–292–
11. Department of the Treasury, litigation case files, and records related
Internal Revenue Service (DAA–0058– 7556.
to public meetings.
2015–0003, 6 items, 6 temporary items). ADDRESSES: Written comments
Tax practitioner enrollment records Dated: October 5, 2015. regarding the information collection and
including case files, applications, Laurence Brewer, requests for copies of the proposed
correspondence, and related materials. Director, National Records Management information collection request should be
12. Commodity Futures Trading Program. addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports
Commission, Division of Enforcement [FR Doc. 2015–26300 Filed 10–14–15; 8:45 am] Clearance Officer, National Science
(DAA–0180–2015–0003, 1 item, 1 BILLING CODE 7515–01–P Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm.
temporary item). Summary information 1265, Arlington, VA 22230, or by email
of closed cases. to splimpto@nsf.gov.
13. Executive Office of the President, NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Office of Management and Budget Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292–7556 or
(DAA–0051–2015–0014, 2 items, 2 Agency Information Collection send email to splimpto@nsf.gov.
temporary items). Records of the Office Activities: Comment Request Individuals who use a
of Information and Regulatory Affairs AGENCY:National Science Foundation. telecommunications device for the deaf
including documentation related to Submission for OMB review;
ACTION: (TDD) may call the Federal Information
routine regulatory review and the comment request. Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–
Paperwork Reduction Act. 8339, which is accessible 24 hours a
14. Federal Communications SUMMARY: The National Science day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Commission, Wireline Competition Foundation (NSF) has submitted the (including federal holidays).
Bureau (DAA–0173–2015–0004, 1 item, following information collection NSF may not conduct or sponsor a
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1 temporary item). Filings of proposed requirement to OMB for review and collection of information unless the
changes in depreciation rates from local clearance under the Paperwork collection of information displays a
exchange carriers. Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– currently valid OMB control number
15. Federal Communications 13. This is the second notice for public and the agency informs potential
Commission, Wireline Competition comment; the first was published in the persons who are to respond to the
Bureau (DAA–0173–2015–0007, 1 item, Federal Register at 80 FR 43801, and no collection of information that such
1 temporary item). Annual survey data comments were received. NSF is persons are not required to respond to
of fixed voice and broadband service forwarding the proposed renewal the collection of information unless it
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displays a currently valid OMB control work; (5) MSP-Start Partnerships are for self-reporting or representing a project
number. awardees new to the MSP program, and reporting on behalf of many project
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: especially from minority-serving participants. The majority of
Title of Collection: Monitoring for the institutions, community colleges and respondents (60%) are estimated to
National Science Foundation’s Math primarily undergraduate institutions, to require fewer than two hours to
and Science Partnership (MSP) Program. support the necessary data analysis, complete the survey. The burden on the
OMB Control No.: 3145–0199. 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: October 8, 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. 2015–26161 Filed 10–14–15; 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 system, comprised of eight web-based NUCLEAR REGULATORY
quality, quantity, and diversity of the K– surveys, collects a common core of data COMMISSION
12 mathematics and science teacher about each component of MSP. The Web [NRC–2014–0255]
workforce; and (3) develop evidence- application for MSP has been developed
based outcomes that contribute to our with a modular design that incorporates Security Exemptions/License
understanding of how students templates and self-contained code Amendment Requests for
effectively learn the knowledge, skills modules for rapid development and Decommissioning Nuclear Power
and ways of thinking inherent in ease of modification. A downloadable Plants
mathematics, computer science, version will also be available for
engineering, and/or the natural sciences. AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory
respondents who prefer a paper version Commission.
The motivational force for realizing that they can mail or fax to the external
these goals is the formation of ACTION: Interim staff guidance; issuance.
contractor.
partnerships between institutions of Use of the information: This SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
higher education (IHEs) and K–12 information is required for effective Commission (NRC) is issuing Interim
school districts. The role of IHE content program planning, administration, Staff Guidance (ISG) NSIR/DSP–ISG–03,
faculty is the cornerstone of this communication, program and project ‘‘Review of Security Exemptions/
intervention. In fact, it is the rigorous monitoring and evaluation, and for License Amendment Requests for
involvement of science, mathematics, measuring attainment of NSF’s program, Decommissioning Nuclear Power
and engineering faculty—and the project and strategic goals; the Deficit Plants,’’ dated September 28, 2015. This
expectation that both IHEs and K–12 Reduction Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109–171) document provides guidance for NRC
school systems will be transformed— which established the Academic staff to ensure clear and consistent
that distinguishes MSP from other Competitiveness (ACC). The MSP reviews of a licensee’s request for
education reform efforts. program is also directly aligned with
• The components of the overall MSP licensing actions and amendments, the
two of NSF’s long-term investment use of alternative measures, and
portfolio include active projects whose categories: (1) Transform the Frontiers
initial awards were made in prior MSP requests for exemption from security
and (2) Innovate for Society. regulations for nuclear power reactors
competitions: (1) Comprehensive
Partnerships that implement change in 2. Expected Respondents after permanent cessation of plant
mathematics and/or science educational operations.
The expected respondents are
practices in both higher education principal investigators of all Targeted DATES: This ISG is effective on
institutions and in schools and school and Institute partnership projects; November 16, 2015.
districts, resulting in improved student STEM and education faculty members ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID
achievement across the K–12 and administrators who participated in NRC–2014–0255 when contacting the
continuum; (2) Targeted Partnerships MSP; school districts and IHEs that are NRC about the availability of
that focus on improved K–12 student partners in an MSP project; and teachers information regarding this document.
achievement in a narrower grade range participating in Institute Partnerships. You may obtain publicly-available
or disciplinary focus within information related to this document
mathematics or science; (3) Institute 3. Burden on the Public using any of the following methods:
Partnerships: Teacher Institutes for the Number of Respondents: 1936. • Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to
21st Century that focus on the Burden of the Public: The estimated http://www.regulations.gov and search
development of mathematics and total annual response burden for this for Docket ID NRC–2014–0255. Address
science teachers as school—and district- collection is 17,727 hours. questions about NRC dockets to Carol
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based intellectual leaders and master This figure is based upon the previous Gallagher; telephone: 301–415–3463;
teachers; (4) Research, Evaluation and 3 years of collecting information under email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For
Technical Assistance (RETA) projects this clearance and anticipated technical questions, contact the
that build and enhance large-scale collections. The average annual individuals listed in the FOR FURTHER
research and evaluation capacity for all reporting burden is estimated to be INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
MSP awardees and provide them with between less than 1 and 50 hours per document.
tools and assistance in the respondent depending on whether a • NRC’s Agencywide Documents
implementation and evaluation of their respondent is a direct participant who is Access and Management System
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