82_FR_13709 82 FR 13661 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

82 FR 13661 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 48 (March 14, 2017)

Page Range13661-13662
FR Document2017-04936

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 81 FR 91959, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. The full submission (including comments) may be found at: http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Foundation, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Foundation's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 14, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 14, 2017)]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: 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, Public Law 104-13. 
This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published 
in the Federal Register at 81 FR 91959, and no comments were received. 
NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of 
this second notice. The full submission (including comments) may be 
found at: http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
    Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the Foundation, including whether the information will 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Foundation's estimate 
of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by April 13, 
2017, to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address 
below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports 
Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, 
Suite 1265, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (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).
    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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting Requirements for National 
User Facilities managed by the NSF Division of Materials Research.
    OMB Number: 3145-0234.
    Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 2017.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew an information 
collection.
    Overview of This Information Collection:
    The NSF Division of Materials Research (DMR) supports a number of 
National User Facilities that provide specialized capabilities and 
instrumentation to the scientific community on a competitive proposal 
basis. In addition to the user program, these facilities support in-
house research, development of new instrumentation or techniques, 
education, and knowledge transfer.
    The facilities integrate research and education for students and 
post-docs involved in experiments, and support extensive K-12 outreach 
to foster an interest in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics 
(STEM) and STEM careers. Facilities capitalize on diversity through 
participation in center activities and demonstrate leadership in the 
involvement of groups underrepresented in science and engineering.
    National User Facilities will be required to submit annual reports 
on progress and plans, which will be used as a basis for performance 
review and determining the level of continued funding. User facilities 
will be required to develop a set of management and performance 
indicators for submission annually to NSF via the Research Performance 
Project Reporting (RPPR) module in Research.gov. These indicators are 
both quantitative and descriptive and may include, for example, lists 
of successful proposal and users, the characteristics of facility 
personnel and students; sources of financial support and in-kind 
support; expenditures by operational component; research activities; 
education activities; knowledge transfer activities; patents, licenses; 
publications; degrees granted to students supported through the 
facility or users of the facility; descriptions of significant advances 
and other outcomes of this investment. Such reporting requirements are 
included in the cooperative agreement which is binding between the 
academic institution and the NSF.
    Each facility's annual report will address the following categories 
of activities: (1) Research, (2) education and training, (3) knowledge 
transfer, (4) partnerships, (5) diversity, (6) management, and (7) 
budget issues.
    For each of the categories the report will describe overall 
objectives and metrics for the reporting period, challenges or problems 
the facility has encountered in making progress towards goals, 
anticipated problems in the following year, and specific outputs and 
outcomes.
    Facilities are required to file a final report through the RPPR. 
Final reports contain similar information and metrics as annual 
reports, but are retrospective and focus on the period that was not 
addressed in previous annual reports.
    Use of the Information: NSF will use the information to continue 
funding of

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the DMR National User Facilities, and to evaluate the progress of the 
program.
    Estimate of Burden: 200 hours per facility for three National User 
Facilities for a total of 600 hours.
    Respondents: Non-profit institutions.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Report: One (1) from each of the 
DMR user facilities.

    Dated: March 8, 2017.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2017-04936 Filed 3-13-17; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 48 / Tuesday, March 14, 2017 / Notices 13661 Appendix C, National Policy notice. The full submission (including community on a competitive proposal Requirements Matrix. The companion comments) may be found at: http:// basis. In addition to the user program, resources, when finalized, will be www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. these facilities support in-house posted on the NSF Web site at: https:// Comments: Comments are invited on: research, development of new www.nsf.gov/awards/managing/rtc.jsp. (a) Whether the proposed collection of instrumentation or techniques, The RTCs include flexibility for information is necessary for the proper education, and knowledge transfer. additional individual agency performance of the functions of the The facilities integrate research and clarification through the incorporation Foundation, including whether the education for students and post-docs of Appendices A–C and Agency- information will have practical utility; involved in experiments, and support Specific Requirements. (b) the accuracy of the Foundation’s extensive K–12 outreach to foster an These RTCs will apply to an award estimate of the burden of the proposed interest in Science Technology when they are included as part of that collection of information; (c) ways to Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) award, or when incorporated into that enhance the quality, utility, and clarity and STEM careers. Facilities capitalize award by reference. Each participating of the information to be collected; and on diversity through participation in agency will develop their own (d) ways to minimize the burden of the center activities and demonstrate implementation plan, and agency collection of information on those who leadership in the involvement of groups specific requirements to the RTCs, are to respond, including through the underrepresented in science and which will be posted on the NSF Web use of automated collection techniques engineering. site at: https://www.nsf.gov/awards/ or other forms of information National User Facilities will be managing/rtc.jsp. Since there will be technology. required to submit annual reports on multiple implementation dates, the RTC progress and plans, which will be used DATES: Written comments on this notice as a basis for performance review and Web site should be consulted must be received by April 13, 2017, to frequently. determining the level of continued be assured consideration. Comments funding. User facilities will be required Other agencies not identified above received after that date will be that would like to implement the RTCs to develop a set of management and considered to the extent practicable. performance indicators for submission are strongly encouraged to do so. In Send comments to address below. order to provide the necessary annually to NSF via the Research FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Performance Project Reporting (RPPR) documentation to the research community, the following information Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance module in Research.gov. These must be provided to NSF prior to Officer, National Science Foundation, indicators are both quantitative and adoption of the RTCs: Prior Approval 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265, descriptive and may include, for Matrix, Subaward Requirements Matrix, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone example, lists of successful proposal Agency-Specific Requirements, and (703) 292–7556; or send email to and users, the characteristics of facility agency implementation plan. splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who use personnel and students; sources of On behalf of the RBM, the National a telecommunications device for the financial support and in-kind support; Science Foundation (NSF) has agreed to deaf (TDD) may call the Federal expenditures by operational component; continue to serve as the sponsor of the Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– research activities; education activities; updated version of these RTCs. 800–877–8339, which is accessible 24 knowledge transfer activities; patents, hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a licenses; publications; degrees granted Dated: March 9, 2017. year (including federal holidays). to students supported through the Suzanne H. Plimpton, NSF may not conduct or sponsor a facility or users of the facility; Reports Clearance Officer, National Science collection of information unless the descriptions of significant advances and Foundation. collection of information displays a other outcomes of this investment. Such [FR Doc. 2017–04955 Filed 3–13–17; 8:45 am] currently valid OMB control number reporting requirements are included in BILLING CODE 7555–01–P and the agency informs potential the cooperative agreement which is persons who are to respond to the binding between the academic collection of information that such institution and the NSF. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION persons are not required to respond to Each facility’s annual report will the collection of information unless it address the following categories of Agency Information Collection displays a currently valid OMB control activities: (1) Research, (2) education Activities: Comment Request number. and training, (3) knowledge transfer, (4) AGENCY:National Science Foundation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: partnerships, (5) diversity, (6) Submission for OMB review; ACTION: Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting management, and (7) budget issues. comment request. Requirements for National User For each of the categories the report Facilities managed by the NSF Division will describe overall objectives and SUMMARY: The National Science of Materials Research. metrics for the reporting period, Foundation (NSF) has submitted the OMB Number: 3145–0234. challenges or problems the facility has following information collection Expiration Date of Approval: March encountered in making progress towards requirement to OMB for review and 31, 2017. goals, anticipated problems in the clearance under the Paperwork Type of Request: Intent to seek following year, and specific outputs and Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES approval to renew an information outcomes. 13. This is the second notice for public collection. Facilities are required to file a final comment; the first was published in the Overview of This Information report through the RPPR. Final reports Federal Register at 81 FR 91959, and no Collection: contain similar information and metrics comments were received. NSF is The NSF Division of Materials as annual reports, but are retrospective forwarding the proposed submission to Research (DMR) supports a number of and focus on the period that was not the Office of Management and Budget National User Facilities that provide addressed in previous annual reports. (OMB) for clearance simultaneously specialized capabilities and Use of the Information: NSF will use with the publication of this second instrumentation to the scientific the information to continue funding of VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Mar 13, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1

13662 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 48 / Tuesday, March 14, 2017 / Notices the DMR National User Facilities, and to presentation at least thirty minutes any amendment to an operating license evaluate the progress of the program. before the meeting. Electronic or combined license, as applicable, Estimate of Burden: 200 hours per recordings will be permitted only upon a determination by the facility for three National User Facilities during those portions of the meeting Commission that such amendment for a total of 600 hours. that are open to the public. Detailed involves no significant hazards Respondents: Non-profit institutions. procedures for the conduct of and consideration, notwithstanding the Estimated Number of Responses per participation in ACRS meetings were pendency before the Commission of a Report: One (1) from each of the DMR published in the Federal Register on request for a hearing from any person. user facilities. October 17, 2016, (81 FR 71543). This biweekly notice includes all Dated: March 8, 2017. Detailed meeting agendas and meeting notices of amendments issued, or Suzanne H. Plimpton, transcripts are available on the NRC proposed to be issued, from February 14 Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading- to February 27, 2017. The last biweekly Foundation. rm/doc-collections/acrs. Information notice was published on February 28, [FR Doc. 2017–04936 Filed 3–13–17; 8:45 am] regarding topics to be discussed, 2017. BILLING CODE 7555–01–P changes to the agenda, whether the DATES: Comments must be filed by April meeting has been canceled or 13, 2017. A request for a hearing must rescheduled, and the time allotted to be filed by May 15, 2017. NUCLEAR REGULATORY present oral statements can be obtained ADDRESSES: You may submit comments COMMISSION from the Web site cited above or by by any of the following methods: contacting the identified DFO. • Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to Advisory Committee On Reactor Moreover, in view of the possibility that http://www.regulations.gov and search Safeguards (ACRS) Meeting of the the schedule for ACRS meetings may be for Docket ID NRC–2017–0071. Address ACRS Subcommittee on NuScale; adjusted by the Chairman as necessary questions about NRC dockets to Carol Notice of Meeting to facilitate the conduct of the meeting, Gallagher; telephone: 301–415–3463; persons planning to attend should check The ACRS Subcommittee on NuScale email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For with these references if such will hold a meeting on March 24, 2017, technical questions, contact the rescheduling would result in a major at 11545 Rockville Pike, Room T–2B1, individual listed in the FOR FURTHER inconvenience. Rockville, Maryland 20852. INFORMATION CONTACT section of this If attending this meeting, please enter The meeting will be open to public document. through the One White Flint North attendance with the exception of • Mail comments to: Cindy Bladey, building, 11555 Rockville Pike, portions that may be closed to protect Office of Administration, Mail Stop: Rockville, Maryland. After registering information that is proprietary pursuant OWFN–12–H08, U.S. Nuclear with Security, please contact Mr. to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4). The agenda for Regulatory Commission, Washington, Theron Brown (Telephone 240–888– the subject meeting shall be as follows: DC 20555–0001. 9835) to be escorted to the meeting For additional direction on obtaining Friday, March 24, 2017—8:30 a.m. room. information and submitting comments, Until 12:00 p.m. Dated: March 8, 2017. see ‘‘Obtaining Information and The Subcommittee will review Mark L. Banks, Submitting Comments’’ in the NuScale Topical Report TR–0815– Chief, Technical Support Branch, Advisory SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of 16497, ‘‘Safety Classification of Passive Committee on Reactor Safeguards. this document. Nuclear Power Plant Electrical [FR Doc. 2017–04990 Filed 3–13–17; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Systems.’’ The Subcommittee will hear BILLING CODE 7590–01–P Shirley Rohrer, Office of Nuclear presentations by and hold discussions Reactor Regulation, U.S. Nuclear with the NRC staff and other interested Regulatory Commission, Washington, persons regarding this matter. The NUCLEAR REGULATORY DC 20555–0001; telephone: 301–415– Subcommittee will gather information, COMMISSION 5411 email: Shirley.Rohrer@nrc.gov. analyze relevant issues and facts, and [NRC–2017–0071] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation Biweekly Notice: Applications and I. Obtaining Information and by the Full Committee. Amendments to Facility Operating Submitting Comments Members of the public desiring to Licenses and Combined Licenses A. Obtaining Information provide oral statements and/or written Involving No Significant Hazards comments should notify the Designated Please refer to Docket ID NRC–2017– Considerations Federal Official (DFO), Michael 0071, facility name, unit number(s), Snodderly (Telephone 301–415–2241 or AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory plant docket number, application date, Email: Michael.Snodderly@nrc.gov) five Commission. and subject when contacting the NRC days prior to the meeting, if possible, so ACTION: Biweekly notice. about the availability of information for that appropriate arrangements can be this action. You may obtain publicly- made. Thirty-five hard copies of each SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 189a.(2) available information related to this presentation or handout should be of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as action by any of the following methods: asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES provided to the DFO thirty minutes amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear • Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to before the meeting. In addition, one Regulatory Commission (NRC) is http://www.regulations.gov and search electronic copy of each presentation publishing this regular biweekly notice. for Docket ID NRC–2017–0071. should be emailed to the DFO one day The Act requires the Commission to • NRC’s Agencywide Documents before the meeting. If an electronic copy publish notice of any amendments Access and Management System cannot be provided within this issued, or proposed to be issued, and (ADAMS): You may obtain publicly- timeframe, presenters should provide grants the Commission the authority to available documents online in the the DFO with a CD containing each issue and make immediately effective ADAMS Public Documents collection at VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Mar 13, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1


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CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionSubmission for OMB review; comment request.
DatesWritten comments on this notice must be received by April 13, 2017, to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date
ContactMs. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (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 Citation82 FR 13661 
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