81 FR 21906 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)

Page Range		21906-21907
FR Document		2016-08515

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, Pub. L. 104-13. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 80 FR 24288, 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 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; (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 Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1265, Arlington, VA 22230, or by email to [email protected] 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. 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.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)

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[FR Doc No: 2016-08515]


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Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request.

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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, Pub. L. 104-13. 
This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published 
in the Federal Register at 80 FR 24288, 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 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; (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 Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National 
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1265, Arlington, VA 
22230, or by email to [email protected]. 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.
    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

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persons are not required to respond to the collection of information 
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports 
Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, 
Room 1265, Arlington, VA 22230, or by email to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Call or write, Suzanne Plimpton, 
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson 
Boulevard, Room 1265, Arlington, VA 22230, or by 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: Presidential Awards for Excellence in 
Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST): State Coordinators Survey.
    OMB Number: 3145--NEW.
    Type of request: Intent to seek approval for ICR.

Abstract

    The PAEMST is a White House program established by Congress in 1983 
authorizing the President to bestow up to 108 awards each year to 
teachers of mathematics and science at the elementary and secondary 
levels. The NSF is the designated federal agency for administration of 
this Presidential program. Awards are given to mathematics and science 
(including computer science) teachers from each of the 50 states and 
four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are Washington, DC; Puerto 
Rico; Department of Defense Education Activity schools; and the U.S. 
territories as a group (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the 
Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). The award 
recognizes those teachers who develop and implement a high-quality 
instructional program that is informed by content knowledge and 
enhances student learning. Since the program's inception, more than 
4,300 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the 
classroom and to their profession. Awardees serve as models for their 
colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the 
improvement of mathematics and science (including computer science) 
education.
    The State Coordinator (SC) manages the PAEMST program within his or 
her state or jurisdiction. SCs recruit eligible nominees, select and 
assign mentors to nominees, coordinate the selection committee, and 
plan local recognition events within their State. They also carry out 
the responsibilities as noted in the ``Operational Handbook for State-
Level Science and Mathematics Coordinators.''
    The purpose of this survey is to seek feedback from the 120 SCs 
regarding PAEMST management within their state or jurisdiction. The 
NSF, PAEMST support team will ask directed questions using the survey 
to gather information that may specifically address the methods and 
recruitment efforts that SCs use to support the attracting of 
prospective award nominees. Additional survey areas may also include:
     Applicant Mentoring.
     Mentor Training.
     State selection Committee.
     State selection Process.
     Applicant and State Finalist Notification and Recognition.
     In-kind contributions.
    The survey will evaluate the impact SCs have on attracting 
prospective award nominees to PAEMST. This will be conducted as a web-
based survey.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 30-40 minutes for State 
Coordinators.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Form: 120 Coordinators.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 960 hours (120 
Coordinators at 8 hours per survey = 960 hours).
    Frequency of Response: One per application cycle.
    Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the PAEMST functions, including whether the information shall have 
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF'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; (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.

    Dated: April 8, 2016.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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with service with an Armed Force in a information collection is currently e.g., permitting electronic submissions
contingency operation. 5 U.S.C. 8102a approved for use through August 31, of responses.
permits agencies to authorize retroactive 2016.
III. Current Actions
payment of the death gratuity for II. Review Focus
employees who died on or after October The Department of Labor seeks
7, 2001, in service with an Armed Force The Department of Labor is extension of approval to collect this
in the theater of operations of Operation particularly interested in comments information in order to carry out its
Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi which: responsibility to meet the statutory
Freedom. 5 U.S.C. 8102a also allows * Evaluate whether the proposed requirements of the Federal Employees’
collection of information is necessary Compensation Act. The information
federal employees to vary the order of
for the proper performance of the contained in these forms is used by the
precedence of beneficiaries or to name
functions of the agency, including Division of Federal Employees’
alternate beneficiaries. Form CA–40
whether the information will have Compensation to determine entitlement
requests the information necessary from
practical utility; to benefits under the Act, to verify
the employee to accomplish this * evaluate the accuracy of the
variance. Form CA–41 provides the dependent status, and to initiate,
agency’s estimate of the burden of the continue, adjust, or terminate benefits
means for those named beneficiaries proposed collection of information,
and possible recipients to file claims for based on eligibility criteria.
including the validity of the
those benefits and requests information Type of Review: Extension.
methodology and assumptions used;
from such claimants so that OWCP may * enhance the quality, utility and Agency: Office of Workers’
determine their eligibility for payment. clarity of the information to be Compensation Programs.
Furthermore, the statute and regulations collected; and Title: Death Gratuity Forms.
require agencies to notify OWCP * minimize the burden of the OMB Number: 1240–0017.
immediately upon the death of a collection of information on those who Agency Number: CA–40, CA–41, and
covered employee. CA–42 provides the are to respond, including through the CA–42.
means to accomplish this notification use of appropriate automated, Affected Public: Individuals or
and requests information necessary to electronic, mechanical, or other household; Federal Government.
administer any claim for benefits technological collection techniques or Total Respondents: 262.
resulting from such a death. This other forms of information technology, Total Responses: 262.

Time to Frequency Number of Number of
Form complete Hours burden
of response respondents responses
(min)

CA–40 Individual Respondent ............................................. 15 1 250 250 63
CA–41 Individual Respondent ............................................. 15 1 6 6 2
CA–42 Agency Respondent ................................................ 20 1 6 6 2

Totals ............................................................................ ........................ ........................ 262 262 67

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 67. SUMMARY: The National Science information on those who are to
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): Foundation (NSF) has submitted the respond, including through the use of
$0. following information collection appropriate automated, electronic,
Total Burden Cost (operating/ requirement to OMB for review and mechanical, or other technological
maintenance): $3. clearance under the Paperwork collection techniques or other forms of
Comments submitted in response to Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13. information technology should be
this notice will be summarized and/or This is the second notice for public addressed to: Office of Information and
included in the request for Office of comment; the first was published in the Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention:
Management and Budget approval of the Federal Register at 80 FR 24288, and no Desk Officer for National Science
information collection request; they will comments were received. NSF is Foundation, 725–17th Street NW., Room
also become a matter of public record. forwarding the proposed renewal 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to
Dated: April 7, 2016.
submission to the Office of Management Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance
and Budget (OMB) for clearance Officer, National Science Foundation,
Yoon Ferguson,
simultaneously with the publication of 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1265,
Agency Clearance Officer, Office of Workers’ this second notice. The full submission Arlington, VA 22230, or by email to
Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of
may be found at: http:// splimpto@nsf.gov. Comments regarding
Labor.
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. these information collections are best
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Comments regarding (a) whether the assured of having their full effect if
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collection of information is necessary received within 30 days of this
for the proper performance of the notification. Copies of the submission(s)
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practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF may not conduct or sponsor a
Agency Information Collection agency’s estimate of burden including collection of information unless the
Activities: Comment Request the validity of the methodology and collection of information displays a
AGENCY: National Science Foundation. assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance currently valid OMB control number
the quality, utility and clarity of the and the agency informs potential
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information to be collected; (d) ways to persons who are to respond to the
Review; Comment Request.
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Contact		Call or write, Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1265, Arlington, VA 22230, or by 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		81 FR 21906