82 FR 50692 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 210 (November 1, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 210 (Wednesday, November 1, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 50692-50695] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-23740] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 on the National Science Foundation Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide. 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. DATES: Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received December 1, 2017. ADDRESSES: Comments 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, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite W182000, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 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). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton at the address above. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 82 FR 32724, 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. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request renewed clearance of this collection. The primary purpose of this revision is to implement changes described in the Supplementary Information section of this notice. 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. Title of Collection: ``National Science Foundation Honorary Awards.'' OMB Approval Number: 3145-0035. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend with revision an information collection for three years. Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) administers several external awards, among them the President's National Medal of Science, the Alan T. Waterman Award, the National Science Board (NSB) Vannevar Bush Award, the NSB Public Service Award, the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) program, and the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program. In 2003, to comply with E-government requirements, the nomination processes [[Page 50693]] were converted to electronic submission through the National Science Foundation's (NSF) FastLane system or via other electronic systems as described in the individual nomination process. Individuals can now prepare nominations and references through www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/. First-time users must register on the Fastlane Web site using the link found in the upper right-hand corner above the ``Log In'' box before accessing any of the honorary award categories. The nominations for PAESMEM also may be submitted via www.grants.gov. Nominations and applications are submitted on the PAEMST portal at www.PAEMST.org. Use of the Information: The Foundation has the following honorary award programs:President's National Medal of Science. Statutory authority for the President's National Medal of Science is contained in 42 U.S.C. 1881 (Pub. L. 86-209), which established the award and stated that ``(t)he President shall . . . award the Medal on the recommendations received from the National Academy of Sciences or on the basis of such other information and evidence as . . . appropriate.'' Subsequently, Executive Order 10961 specified procedures for the Award by establishing a National Medal of Science Committee which would ``receive recommendations made by any other nationally representative scientific or engineering organization.'' On the basis of these recommendations, the Committee was directed to select its candidates and to forward its recommendations to the President. In 1962, to comply with these directives, the Committee initiated a solicitation form letter to invite these nominations. In 1979, the Committee initiated a nomination form as an attachment to the solicitation letter. A slightly modified version of the nomination form was used in 1980. The Committee has established the following considerations for selection of candidates: a. The impact of an individual's body of work on the current state of his or her field of science or engineering; b. Whether the individual's achievements are of an unusually significant nature in relation to the potential effects on the development of thought in his or her field of science or engineering; c. Whether the nominee has demonstrated unusually distinguished service in the general advancement of science and/or engineering for the Nation, especially when accompanied by substantial contributions to the content of science; d. The recognition of the nominee by peers within his or her community, and whether s/he is recognized for substantial impact in fields in addition to his/her discipline; e. If the nominee has made contributions to innovation and industry; f. Whether the nominee has demonstrated sustained influence on education through publications, teaching activities, outreach, mentoring, etc., and; g. Whether the nominee's contributions have created significant positive impact for the Nation. In 2003, the Committee changed the active period of eligibility to three years, including the year of nomination. After that time, candidates must be re-nominated with a new nomination package for them to be considered by the Committee. Narratives are now restricted to three pages of text, as stipulated in the guidelines at: https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/medalHome.do. Alan T. Waterman Award. Congress established the Alan T. Waterman Award in August 1975 (42 U.S.C. 1881a (Pub. L. 94-86) and authorized NSF to ``establish the Alan T. Waterman Award for research or advanced study in any of the sciences or engineering'' to mark the 25th anniversary of the National Science Foundation and to honor its first Director. The annual award recognizes an outstanding young researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by NSF. In addition to a medal, the awardee receives a grant of $1,000,000 over a five-year period for scientific research or advanced study in the mathematical, physical, medical, biological, engineering, social, or other sciences at the institution of the recipient's choice. The Alan T. Waterman Award Committee was established by NSF to comply with the directive contained in Public Law 94-86. The Committee solicits nominations from members of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, scientific and technical organizations, and any other source, public or private, as appropriate. In 1976, the Committee initiated a form letter to solicit these nominations. In 1980, a nomination form was used which standardized the nomination procedures, allowed for more effective Committee review, and permitted better staff work in a short period of time. On the basis of its review, the Committee forwards its recommendation to the Director, NSF, and the National Science Board (NSB). Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be 35 years of age or younger or not more than seven years beyond receipt of the Ph.D. degree by December 31 of the year in which they are nominated. Candidates should have demonstrated exceptional individual achievements in scientific or engineering research of sufficient quality to place them at the forefront of their peers. Criteria include originality, innovation, and significant impact on the field. Vannevar Bush Award. The Vannevar Bush Award honors truly exceptional lifelong leaders in science and technology who have made substantial contributions to the welfare of the Nation through public service activities in science, technology, and public policy. The National Science Board established this award in 1980 in the memory of Vannevar Bush, who served as a science advisor to President Franklin Roosevelt during World War II, helped to establish Federal funding for science and engineering as a national priority during peacetime, and was behind the creation of the National Science Foundation. The Vannevar Bush Award recipient is selected annually by the National Science Board's Subcommittee on Honorary Awards (AWD), which is established to solicit nominations from scientific, engineering, and educational societies and institutions, in both the public and private sectors. Candidates for the Vannevar Bush Award should have demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishment in meeting at least two of the following selection criteria: 1. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. 2. Distinguished himself/herself through public service activities in science and technology. 3. Pioneered the exploration, charting, and settlement of new frontiers in science, technology, education, and public service. 4. Demonstrated leadership and creativity that have inspired others to distinguished careers in science and technology. 5. Contributed to the welfare of the Nation and mankind through activities in science and technology. 6. Demonstrated leadership and creativity that has helped mold the history of advancements in the Nation's science, technology, and education. Nomination Submissions must include: 1. A current curriculum vita without publications (no more than 5 pages). [[Page 50694]] 2. A narrative statement (no more than 8 pages) addressing the candidate's activities and contributions related to the selection criteria. 3. A proposed award citation addressing the candidate's activities in and contributions to national public service activities in science, technology, and public policy. 4. Contact information for award candidate and nominator (mailing address, email address, and phone number). 5. Two reference letters (no more than 2 pages each) from individuals familiar with the candidate's accomplishments, and not affiliated with the candidate's home institution. Letters should be submitted by email to [email protected] on letterhead as a PDF file. Nominations remain active for three years, including the year of nomination. After that time, candidates must be renominated with a new nomination for them to be considered by the selection committee. Awards Ceremony The award recipient is presented with a medal and honored at the NSF Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner in Washington, DC. NSB Public Service Award. The National Science Board established the Public Service Award in November 1996 to honor individuals and groups that have made substantial contributions to increasing public understanding of science and engineering in the United States. These contributions may be in a wide variety of areas that have the potential of contributing to public understanding of and appreciation for science and engineering--including mass media, education and/or training programs, and entertainment. Eligibility includes any individual or group (company, corporation or organization) that has increased the public understanding of science or engineering. Candidates for the NSB Public Service Award should have demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishment in meeting the following selection criteria: 1. Increased the public's understanding of the processes of science and engineering through scientific discovery, innovation, and its communication to the public. 2. Encouraged others to help raise the public understanding of science and technology. 3. Promoted the engagement of scientists and engineers in public outreach and scientific literacy. 4. Contributed to the development of broad science and engineering policy and its support. 5. Influenced and encouraged the next generation of scientists and engineers. 6. Achieved broad recognition outside of the candidate's area of specialization. 7. Fostered awareness of science and technology among broad segments of the population. Note: Members of the U.S. Government are not eligible for this award. Nomination Procedures: Nominations for an individual must include: 1. A current curriculum vita without publications (no more than 3 pages). 2. A narrative statement (no more than 5 pages) addressing the following: a. The candidate's public service activities in science and engineering, and b. the candidate's contributions to public understanding of science and engineering, as they relate to the selection criteria. 3. Contact information of candidate and nominator (mailing address, email address, phone number). Nominations must be submitted by email to: [email protected]. Nominations for a group must include: 1. A narrative statement (no more than 5 pages) addressing the following: a. The group's activities, and how it accomplishes the selection criteria for the award, b. length of years of the program, c. number and type of individuals served by the group's activities; and d. data on the success of the program (if available). 2. Contact information of candidate and nominator (mailing address, email address, phone number). 3. Reference letters are optional, and up to 3 letters (no more than to 2 pages each) may be submitted on letterhead as a PDF file. Nominations must be submitted by email to: [email protected]. Nominations remain active for three years, including the year of nomination. After that time, candidates must be re-nominated with a new nomination for them to be considered by the selection committee. Awards Ceremony Award recipients are presented with a medal and honored at the NSF Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner in Washington, DC. Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) Program In 1996, the White House, through the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), established the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) program. The program, administered on behalf of the White House by the National Science Foundation, seeks to identify outstanding mentoring efforts or programs designed to enhance the participation of groups (women, minorities and persons with disabilities as well as groups from low socioeconomic regions) underrepresented in science, mathematics and engineering. The awardees will serve as exemplars to their colleagues and will be leaders in the national effort to more fully develop the Nation's human resources in science, mathematics and engineering. This award is managed at NSF by the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR). The award will be made to U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents based on the following: (1) An individual who has demonstrated outstanding and sustained mentoring and effective guidance to a significant number of early career STEM professionals, students at the K-12, undergraduate, or graduate education level or (2) to an organization that, through its programming, has enabled a substantial number of students underrepresented in science, mathematics and engineering to successfully pursue and complete the relevant degree programs as well as mentoring of early career STEM professionals. Nominees must have served in a mentoring role for at least five years. Nominations are reviewed for impact, significance of the mentoring activity and quality of the mentoring activity. Nominations for organizational awards must demonstrate rigorous evaluation and/or assessment during the five-year period of the mentoring activity. Award Ceremony The awardees are hosted for two days in Washington, DC, for celebratory activities. Recipients of the PAESMEM award receive a monetary award in the amount of $10,000 from NSF and a commemorative Presidential certificate. If scheduling permits, the President meets with the mentors for a photo opportunity at the White House. The Director of OSTP and the Director of [[Page 50695]] NSF present the awards to the mentors at an awards ceremony. Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Enacted by Congress in 1983, this program authorizes the President to bestow 108 awards, assuming there are qualified applicants. In even-numbered years, nominations are accepted for elementary teachers (grades K-6); in odd-numbered years, secondary teachers (grades 7-12) are nominated. This award is managed at NSF by the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR). Nomination Criteria A teacher may be nominated by a principal, another teacher, students, members of the community, or the general public. Self- nominations are allowed. Awardees must be either U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents. A Nominee must meet the following criteria to apply: Be highly qualified as deemed by their states, districts, or schools; Teach in one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the four U.S. territories, including the Department of Defense Schools (DoDEA). Hold a degree or appropriate credentials in the category for which they are applying. Be a full-time employee of the school or school district. Have at least 5 years of mathematics or science teaching (including computer science) experience prior to application. Teach mathematics or science at the kindergarten through 6th grade level or at the 7th through 12th grade level in a public or private school. Not have received the national PAEMST award in any prior competition or category. Application Process Applicants complete a 12-page written document on five dimensions of outstanding teaching (content knowledge, pedagogy, assessment, leadership and professional development) and submit a video of one class. Three letters of reference including one from a school official are required, along with a resume or biographical sketch. The applicant has a 7-month period (October to May) to complete applications and submit them for state review. The nomination period is from October to April. Review of Nominations State coordinators convene state selection committees of prominent mathematicians, scientists, mathematics and science educators, and past awardees to select up to five mathematics and five science finalists for recognition at the state level and for submission to NSF. To ensure consistency, state selection committees review their applications using the same criteria and scoring information that was approved by OSTP. NSF (EHR) convenes a National Selection Committee of prominent mathematicians, scientists, mathematics and science educators, and past awardees that review the application packets of the state finalists and make recommendations to NSF. NSF reviews these recommendations and recommends one awardee in both mathematics and science for all eligible jurisdictions, when possible, to OSTP. Alternatively, NSF may recommend two awardees from a discipline in a jurisdiction, when warranted. Award Ceremony The awardees are hosted for 3-4 days in Washington, DC, for a variety of professional development sessions and celebratory activities. Each awardee receives a citation signed by the President and $10,000 from NSF. If scheduling permits, the President meets the teachers for a photo opportunity at the White House. The Director of OSTP and the Director of NSF present the citations to the teachers at an awards ceremony. Awardees also have the opportunity to meet their congressional representatives and education representatives from other federal agencies. Estimate of Burden: These are annual award programs with application deadlines varying according to the program. Public burden also may vary according to program; however, across all the programs, it is estimated that each submission will average 19 hours per respondent. If the nominator is thoroughly familiar with the disciplinary background of the nominee, time spent to complete the nomination may be considerably reduced. See the table below for the burden estimates for each award. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Total Estimated annual burden estimated Award number of hours per annual burden responses response hours ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- President's National Medal of Science........................... 80 20 1,600 Alan T. Waterman Award.......................................... 70 20 1,400 Vannevar Bush Award............................................. 20 15 300 Public Service Award............................................ 30 15 450 PAESMEM......................................................... 200 20 4,000 PAEMST.......................................................... 1,000 24 24,000 ----------------------------------------------- Totals...................................................... 1,800 .............. 41,350 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Respondents: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit organizations, universities, non-profit institutions, and Federal and State governments. Frequency of Responses: Annually. Dated: October 27, 2017. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2017-23740 Filed 10-31-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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conditions, including using specialized on respondents, including automated obtained by calling 703–292–7556.
equipment provided by project leaders collection techniques or the use of other SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is the
to record and submit data, or submitting forms of information technology. second notice for public comment; the
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water) for testing. Data may be collected this notice will be summarized and Register at 82 FR 32724, and no
using technologies mentioned above, included in the request for OMB comments were received. NSF is
through structured data forms, surveys, approval of this information collection. forwarding the proposed renewal
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DATES: Comments regarding these Foundation (NSF) administers several
Affected Public: Individuals.
Estimated Number of Respondents: information collections are best assured external awards, among them the
10,000–50,000. of having their full effect if received President’s National Medal of Science,
Estimated Time per Response: 5–10 December 1, 2017. the Alan T. Waterman Award, the
minutes. ADDRESSES: Comments should be National Science Board (NSB) Vannevar
Estimated Total Annual Public addressed to: Office of Information and Bush Award, the NSB Public Service
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Burden Hours: 450,000 to 600,000 Award, the Presidential Awards for
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Cost: $100,000. 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to program, and the Presidential Awards
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NSF present the awards to the mentors • Be a full-time employee of the mathematicians, scientists, mathematics
at an awards ceremony. school or school district. and science educators, and past
• Have at least 5 years of mathematics awardees that review the application
• Presidential Award for Excellence in or science teaching (including computer packets of the state finalists and make
Mathematics and Science Teaching science) experience prior to application. recommendations to NSF. NSF reviews
The Presidential Award for • Teach mathematics or science at the these recommendations and
Excellence in Mathematics and Science kindergarten through 6th grade level or recommends one awardee in both
Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest at the 7th through 12th grade level in a mathematics and science for all eligible
recognition that a kindergarten through public or private school. jurisdictions, when possible, to OSTP.
12th-grade mathematics or science • Not have received the national Alternatively, NSF may recommend two
teacher may receive for outstanding PAEMST award in any prior awardees from a discipline in a
teaching in the United States. Enacted competition or category. jurisdiction, when warranted.
by Congress in 1983, this program Application Process Award Ceremony
authorizes the President to bestow 108
awards, assuming there are qualified • Applicants complete a 12-page
The awardees are hosted for 3–4 days
applicants. In even-numbered years, written document on five dimensions of
in Washington, DC, for a variety of
nominations are accepted for outstanding teaching (content
professional development sessions and
elementary teachers (grades K–6); in knowledge, pedagogy, assessment,
celebratory activities. Each awardee
odd-numbered years, secondary leadership and professional
receives a citation signed by the
teachers (grades 7–12) are nominated. development) and submit a video of one
President and $10,000 from NSF. If
This award is managed at NSF by the class. Three letters of reference
scheduling permits, the President meets
Directorate for Education and Human including one from a school official are
the teachers for a photo opportunity at
Resources (EHR). required, along with a resume or
the White House. The Director of OSTP
biographical sketch.
Nomination Criteria • The applicant has a 7-month period and the Director of NSF present the
(October to May) to complete citations to the teachers at an awards
A teacher may be nominated by a ceremony. Awardees also have the
applications and submit them for state
principal, another teacher, students, opportunity to meet their congressional
review. The nomination period is from
members of the community, or the representatives and education
October to April.
general public. Self-nominations are representatives from other federal
allowed. Awardees must be either U.S. Review of Nominations agencies.
Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents. A • State coordinators convene state Estimate of Burden: These are annual
Nominee must meet the following selection committees of prominent award programs with application
criteria to apply: mathematicians, scientists, mathematics deadlines varying according to the
• Be highly qualified as deemed by and science educators, and past program. Public burden also may vary
their states, districts, or schools; awardees to select up to five according to program; however, across
• Teach in one of the 50 States, the mathematics and five science finalists all the programs, it is estimated that
District of Columbia, the for recognition at the state level and for each submission will average 19 hours
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the submission to NSF. To ensure per respondent. If the nominator is
four U.S. territories, including the consistency, state selection committees thoroughly familiar with the
Department of Defense Schools review their applications using the same disciplinary background of the nominee,
(DoDEA). criteria and scoring information that time spent to complete the nomination
• Hold a degree or appropriate was approved by OSTP. may be considerably reduced. See the
credentials in the category for which • NSF (EHR) convenes a National table below for the burden estimates for
they are applying. Selection Committee of prominent each award.
Estimated Total
Estimated annual burden estimated
Award number of hours per annual
responses response burden hours
President’s National Medal of Science ........................................................................................ 80 20 1,600
Alan T. Waterman Award ............................................................................................................ 70 20 1,400
Vannevar Bush Award ................................................................................................................. 20 15 300
Public Service Award ................................................................................................................... 30 15 450
PAESMEM ................................................................................................................................... 200 20 4,000
PAEMST ...................................................................................................................................... 1,000 24 24,000
Totals .................................................................................................................................... 1,800 ........................ 41,350
Respondents: Individuals, businesses Dated: October 27, 2017. POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
or other for-profit organizations, Suzanne H. Plimpton,
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universities, non-profit institutions, and Reports Clearance Officer, National Science [Docket Nos. MC2018–14 and CP2018–30;
Federal and State governments. Foundation. MC2018–15 and CP2018–31; MC2018–16
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