80_FR_64228 80 FR 64024 - Comment Request: Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form

80 FR 64024 - Comment Request: Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 204 (October 22, 2015)

Page Range64024-64025
FR Document2015-26822

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew clearance of this 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 action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years. 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.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 204 (Thursday, October 22, 2015) 
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Comment Request: Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
renew clearance of this 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 action. After 
obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the 
submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer 
than 3 years.
    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.

DATES: Written comments should be received by December 21, 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. 1265, 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: ``Biological Sciences Proposal Classification 
Form''
    OMB Approval Number: 3145-0203.
    Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2015.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew an information 
collection for three years.
    Proposed Project: Five organizational units within the Directorate 
of Biological Sciences of the National Science Foundation will use the 
Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form. They are the Division 
of Biological Infrastructure (DBI), the Division of Environmental 
Biology (DEB), the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences 
(MCB), the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems IOS) and Emerging 
Frontiers (EF). All scientists submitting proposals to these units will 
be asked to complete an electronic version of the Proposal 
Classification Form. The form consists of brief questions about the 
substance of the research and the investigator's previous federal 
support. Each division will have a slightly different version of the 
form. In this way, submitters will only confront response choices that 
are relevant to their discipline.
    Use of the Information: The information gathered with the 
Biological Sciences Proposal Classification Form serves two main 
purposes. The first is facilitation of the proposal review

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process. Since peer review is a key component of NSF's grant-making 
process, it is imperative that proposals are reviewed by scientists 
with appropriate expertise. The information collected with the Proposal 
Classification Form helps ensure that the proposals are evaluated by 
specialists who are well versed in appropriate subject matter. This 
helps maintain a fair and equitable review process.
    The second use of the information is program evaluation. The 
Directorate is committed to investing in a range of substantive areas. 
With data from this collection, the Directorate can calculate 
submission rates and funding rates in specific areas of research. 
Similarly, the information can be used to identify emerging areas of 
research, evaluate changing infrastructure needs in the research 
community, and track the amount of international research. As the 
National Science Foundation is committed to funding cutting-edge 
science, these factors all have implications for program management.
    The Directorate of Biological Sciences has a continuing commitment 
to monitor its information collection in order to preserve its 
applicability and necessity. Through periodic updates and revisions, 
the Directorate ensures that only useful, non-redundant information is 
collected. These efforts will reduce excessive reporting burdens
    Burden on the Public: The Directorate estimates that an average of 
five minutes is expended for each proposal submitted. An estimated 
6,500 responses are expected during the course of one year for a total 
of 542 public burden hours annually.
    Expected Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 6,500.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,500.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 542 hours.
    Frequency of Responses: On occasion.

    Dated: October 19, 2015.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2015-26822 Filed 10-21-15; 8:45 am]
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64024 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 204 / Thursday, October 22, 2015 / Notices NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND Form I–9]. Non-compliant states/ other forms of information technology; SPACE ADMINISTRATION territories are: American Samoa, and (d) ways to minimize the burden of Arizona, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, the collection of information on [Notice: 15–097] Minnesota, New Hampshire, and New respondents, including through the use NASA Advisory Council; Aeronautics York. Foreign nationals attending this of automated collection techniques or Committee Meeting meeting will be required to provide a other forms of information technology. copy of their passport and visa in DATES: Written comments should be AGENCY: National Aeronautics and addition to providing the following received by December 21, 2015 to be Space Administration. information no less than 10 working assured of consideration. Comments ACTION: Notice of meeting. days prior to the meeting: full name; received after that date will be gender; date/place of birth; citizenship; considered to the extent practicable. SUMMARY: In accordance with the visa information (number, type, ADDRESSES: Written comments Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public expiration date); passport information regarding the information collection and Law 92–463), the National Aeronautics (number, country, expiration date); requests for copies of the proposed and Space Administration announces a employer/affiliation information (name information collection request should be meeting of the Aeronautics Committee of institution, address, country, addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). telephone); title/position of attendee; Clearance Officer, National Science This committee reports to the NAC. and home address to Ms. Brenda L. Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. DATES: Thursday, November 12, 2015, Mulac, via fax at (202) 358–3602. U.S. 1265, Arlington, VA 22230, or by email 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Local Time. citizens and Permanent Residents (green to splimpto@nsf.gov. ADDRESSES: NASA Headquarters, Room card holders) are requested to submit their name and affiliation no less than FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 6E40, 300 E Street, SW., Washington, Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292–7556 or DC 20546. 3 working days prior to the meeting to Ms. Brenda L. Mulac. For questions, send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. please call Ms. Brenda L. Mulac at (202) Individuals who use a Brenda L. Mulac, NAC Aeronautics 358–1578. It is imperative that these telecommunications device for the deaf Committee Executive Secretary, NASA meetings be held on this date to (TDD) may call the Federal Information Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546; accommodate the scheduling priorities Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877– phone: (202) 358–1578; email: of the key participants. 8339, which is accessible 24 hours a brenda.l.mulac@nasa.gov. day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Patricia D. Rausch, (including federal holidays). meeting will be open to the public up Advisory Committee Management Officer, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: National Aeronautics and Space Title of Collection: ‘‘Biological to the capacity of the room. This Administration. meeting is also available telephonically Sciences Proposal Classification Form’’ [FR Doc. 2015–26786 Filed 10–21–15; 8:45 am] OMB Approval Number: 3145–0203. and by WebEx. You must use a touch- tone phone to participate in this BILLING CODE 7510–13–P Expiration Date of Approval: meeting. Any person interested in December 31, 2015. participating in the meeting by Type of Request: Intent to seek telephone and WebEx should contact NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION approval to renew an information Ms. Brenda L. Mulac at (202) 358–1578 collection for three years. Comment Request: Biological Proposed Project: Five organizational for the web link, toll-free number and Sciences Proposal Classification Form units within the Directorate of password. (Password is case-sensitive.) NOTE: If dialing in, please ‘‘mute’’ your AGENCY: National Science Foundation. Biological Sciences of the National telephone. The agenda for the meeting Science Foundation will use the ACTION: Notice. includes the following topics: Biological Sciences Proposal SUMMARY: The National Science Classification Form. They are the • Vertical Lift Planning Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans Division of Biological Infrastructure • Aeronautics Research Data Access to renew clearance of this collection. In (DBI), the Division of Environmental Approach accordance with the requirement of Biology (DEB), the Division of • Convergent Aeronautical Solutions Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Project Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing (MCB), the Division of Integrative Attendees will be requested to sign a opportunity for public comment on this Organismal Systems IOS) and Emerging register and to comply with NASA action. After obtaining and considering Frontiers (EF). All scientists submitting security requirements, including the public comment, NSF will prepare the proposals to these units will be asked to presentation of a valid picture ID, before submission requesting OMB clearance complete an electronic version of the receiving access to NASA Headquarters. of this collection for no longer than 3 Proposal Classification Form. The form Due to the Real ID Act, Public Law 109– years. consists of brief questions about the 13, any attendees with drivers licenses Comments are invited on: (a) Whether substance of the research and the issued from non-compliant states/ the proposed collection of information investigator’s previous federal support. territories must present a second form of is necessary for the proper performance Each division will have a slightly ID. [Federal employee badge; passport; of the functions of the Agency, different version of the form. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 204 / Thursday, October 22, 2015 / Notices 64025 process. Since peer review is a key NUCLEAR REGULATORY DC 20555–0001; telephone: 301–415– component of NSF’s grant-making COMMISSION 6509; email: Michelle.Moser@nrc.gov. process, it is imperative that proposals SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Docket No. 50–608; NRC–2013–0053] are reviewed by scientists with appropriate expertise. The information I. Background Construction Permit Application for collected with the Proposal the SHINE Medical Radioisotope In accordance with § 51.118 of title 10 Classification Form helps ensure that Production Facility of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 the proposals are evaluated by CFR), the NRC is making available the specialists who are well versed in AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory final EIS for the Construction Permit Commission. Application submitted for the SHINE appropriate subject matter. This helps maintain a fair and equitable review ACTION: Environmental impact facility. The NRC published the draft process. statement; issuance. EIS in the NRC in the Federal Register on May 14, 2015 (80 FR 27710), and the The second use of the information is SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Environmental Protection Agency program evaluation. The Directorate is Commission (NRC) is issuing a final noticed the availablity of the draft EIS committed to investing in a range of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on May 22, 2015 (80 FR 29701). The substantive areas. With data from this for the Construction Permit Application public comment period on the draft EIS collection, the Directorate can calculate submitted by SHINE Medical ended on July 6, 2015, and the submission rates and funding rates in Technologies, Inc. (SHINE) for the comments received are addressed in the specific areas of research. Similarly, the SHINE Medical Radioisotope final EIS (Accession No. information can be used to identify Production Facility, NUREG–2183 ML15288A046). The final EIS is emerging areas of research, evaluate (SHINE facility). available as indicated in the ADDRESSES changing infrastructure needs in the DATES: The final EIS for the SHINE section of this document. research community, and track the Construction Permit is available as of amount of international research. As the October 16, 2015. II. Discussion National Science Foundation is ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID As discussed in Chapter 6 of the final committed to funding cutting-edge NRC–2013–0053 when contacting the EIS, after weighing the environmental, science, these factors all have NRC about the availability of economic, technical, and other benefits implications for program management. information regarding this document. against environmental and other costs, You may obtain publicly-available and considering reasonable alternatives, The Directorate of Biological Sciences information related to this document the NRC staff recommends the issuance has a continuing commitment to using any of the following methods: of the Construction Permit to SHINE, monitor its information collection in • Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to unless safety issues mandate otherwise. order to preserve its applicability and http://www.regulations.gov and search This recommendation is based on: (1) necessity. Through periodic updates for Docket ID NRC–2013–0053. Address SHINE’s Environmental Report; (2) the and revisions, the Directorate ensures questions about NRC dockets to Carol NRC staff’s consultation with Federal, that only useful, non-redundant Gallagher; telephone: 301–415–3463; State, and local agencies; (3) the NRC information is collected. These efforts email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For staff’s independent environmental will reduce excessive reporting burdens technical questions, contact the review; and (4) the NRC staff’s Burden on the Public: The Directorate individual listed in the FOR FURTHER consideration of public comments. estimates that an average of five minutes INFORMATION CONTACT section of this Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 16th day is expended for each proposal document. of October 2015. submitted. An estimated 6,500 • NRC’s Agencywide Documents For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. responses are expected during the Access and Management System David J. Wrona, (ADAMS): You may obtain publicly- course of one year for a total of 542 Chief, Environmental Review and Guidance available documents online in the public burden hours annually. Branch, Division of License Renewal, Office ADAMS Public Documents collection at Expected Respondents: Individuals. of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/ [FR Doc. 2015–26860 Filed 10–21–15; 8:45 am] Estimated Number of Responses: adams.html. To begin the search, select BILLING CODE 7590–01–P 6,500. ‘‘ADAMS Public Documents’’ and then select ‘‘Begin Web-based ADAMS Estimated Number of Respondents: Search.’’ For problems with ADAMS, 6,500. NUCLEAR REGULATORY please contact the NRC’s Public Estimated Total Annual Burden on COMMISSION Document Room (PDR) reference staff at Respondents: 542 hours. 1–800–397–4209, 301–415–4737, or by Advisory Committee on Reactor Frequency of Responses: On occasion. email to pdr.resource@nrc.gov. The final Safeguards (ACRS) Meeting of the EIS for the SHINE Construction Permit ACRS Subcommittee on Metallurgy Dated: October 19, 2015. is available in ADAMS under Accession and Reactor Fuels; Notice of Meeting Suzanne H. Plimpton, No. ML15288A046. Reports Clearance Officer, National Science • NRC’s PDR: You may examine and The ACRS Subcommittee on Foundation. purchase copies of public documents at Metallurgy and Reactor Fuels will hold the NRC’s PDR, Room O1–F21, One tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2015–26822 Filed 10–21–15; 8:45 am] a meeting on November 3, 2015, Room BILLING CODE 7555–01–P White Flint North, 11555 Rockville T–2B1, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Maryland. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The meeting will be open to public Michelle Moser, Office of Nuclear attendance. 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ActionNotice.
DatesWritten comments should be received by December 21, 2015 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.
ContactSuzanne 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).
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