83 FR 27354 - Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Extend a Current Information Collection
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 113 (June 12, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 12, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 27354-27355] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-12622] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Extend a Current Information Collection AGENCY: National Science Foundation. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request renewal of the National Survey of College Graduates (OMB Control Number 3145-0141). In accordance with the requirements 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 that OMB approve clearance of this collection for three years. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by August 13, 2018 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Ave., Suite W18253, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (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 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., eastern time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the NSF, including whether the information will 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 to be collected, 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 those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Title of Collection: 2019 National Survey of College Graduates. OMB Approval Number: 3145-0141. Expiration Date of Approval: February 29, 2020 Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew an information collection for three years. Abstract: The National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG) has been conducted biennially since the 1970s. The 2019 NSCG sample will be selected from the 2017 American Community Survey (ACS) and the 2017 NSCG. By selecting sample from these two sources, the 2019 NSCG will provide coverage of the college graduate population residing in the United States. The purpose of the NSCG, a longitudinal survey, is to collect data that will be used to provide national estimates on the science and engineering workforce and changes in their employment, education, and demographic characteristics. The National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as subsequently amended, includes a statutory charge to ``. . . provide a central clearinghouse for the collection, interpretation, and analysis of data on scientific and engineering resources, and to provide a source of information for policy formulation by other agencies of the Federal Government.'' The NSCG is designed to comply with these mandates by providing information on the supply and utilization of the nation's scientists and engineers. The U.S. Census Bureau, as the agency responsible for the ACS, will serve as the NSCG data collection contractor for NSF. The survey data collection will begin in February 2019 using web and mail questionnaires. [[Page 27355]] Nonrespondents to the web or mail questionnaire will be followed up by computer-assisted telephone interviewing. The individual's response to the survey is voluntary. The survey will be conducted in conformance with Census Bureau statistical quality standards and, as such, the NSCG data will be afforded protection under the applicable Census Bureau confidentiality statutes. Use of the Information: The NSF uses the information from the NSCG to prepare congressionally mandated reports such as Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering and Science and Engineering Indicators. A public release file of collected data, designed to protect respondent confidentiality, will be made available to researchers on the internet. Expected Respondents: A statistical sample of approximately 130,000 individuals will be contacted in 2019. NSF expects the response rate to be 70 to 80 percent. Estimate of Burden: The amount of time to complete the questionnaire may vary depending on an individual's circumstances; however, on average it will take approximately 30 minutes to complete the survey. NSF estimates that the total annual burden will be no more than 52,000 hours (=130,000 individuals x 80% response x 30 minutes) during the 2019 survey cycle. Dated: June 7, 2018. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2018-12622 Filed 6-11-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-P
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The survey will collect the following answer for each organization in their between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., eastern time,
data on entities within the Alliances: Alliance. It will take approximately 20 Monday through Friday.
• Partnerships and partnership seconds to respond to each of these 12 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
history items (4 minutes/Alliance organization). Comments: Comments are invited on
• Frequency of interactions The total burden is calculated based on (a) whether the proposed collection of
• Types of interactions (goal the time for an Alliance with the information is necessary for the proper
alignment, activity coordination, etc.) average number of 30 organizations (30 performance of the functions of the
Respondents will be informed in × 4 = 120 minutes/per administration). NSF, including whether the information
advance that they will be receiving Each of the approximately 100 will have practical utility; (b) the
surveys, and they will be sent URL individuals will take the survey twice accuracy of the NSF’s estimate of the
information for completing the surveys for a burden of 240 minutes each. burden of the proposed collection of
through email communication. The survey will take an estimated 120
Need and Use of the Information: The information; (c) ways to enhance the
minutes for each respondent to quality, utility, and clarity of the
primary purpose of this survey is to complete. Surveys will be tailored to
inform NSF about how organizations information to be collected, including
each of the three Alliances to only through the use of automated collection
network and collaborate within the NSF include the portion of the
INCLUDES initiative to leverage techniques or other forms of information
approximately 100 organizations with technology; and (d) ways to minimize
expertise and strategies to eliminate which the respondent organization has
barriers to access to STEM for the burden of the collection of
partnered. Each Alliance is composed of
underrepresented minorities. These data information on those who are to
an estimated 30 organizations.
will be used in conjunction with respond, including through the use of
Total Burden Hours (annual
secondary data by the NSF INCLUDES estimate): 400. appropriate automated collection
contractor for program evaluation in techniques or other forms of information
Dated: June 6, 2018. technology.
conducting a social network analysis Suzanne H. Plimpton,
(SNA) of Alliance grantees and their Title of Collection: 2019 National
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Survey of College Graduates.
partners. From the survey and SNA, Foundation.
NSF will gain an understanding of how OMB Approval Number: 3145–0141.
participants in the NSF INCLUDES
[FR Doc. 2018–12616 Filed 6–11–18; 8:45 am] Expiration Date of Approval: February
initiative have formed a ‘‘network of BILLING CODE 7555–01–P 29, 2020
networks’’ to implement programs to Type of Request: Intent to seek
increase diversity in STEM. Further, the approval to renew an information
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION collection for three years.
data will show the strength and health
of the network, indicating if and how Abstract: The National Survey of
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To College Graduates (NSCG) has been
participants increase capacity to address Extend a Current Information
the problem by developing partnerships conducted biennially since the 1970s.
Collection
with other organizations. Through The 2019 NSCG sample will be selected
understanding how a networked, National Science Foundation.
AGENCY: from the 2017 American Community
collaborative approach works to reduce Notice and request for
ACTION: Survey (ACS) and the 2017 NSCG. By
the pervasive impact of a lack of comments. selecting sample from these two
diversity in STEM, NSF and other sources, the 2019 NSCG will provide
SUMMARY: The National Science coverage of the college graduate
federal agencies can learn from and Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
utilize similar strategies to address population residing in the United
to request renewal of the National States. The purpose of the NSCG, a
persistently difficult and complex Survey of College Graduates (OMB
issues. longitudinal survey, is to collect data
Control Number 3145–0141). In that will be used to provide national
Affected Public: The population for accordance with the requirements of the
the survey includes all organizations estimates on the science and
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we engineering workforce and changes in
that are NSF INCLUDES Alliance are providing opportunity for public
grantees. These organizations represent their employment, education, and
comment on this action. After obtaining demographic characteristics.
a variety of organization types, and considering public comment, NSF
including universities, federal research The National Science Foundation Act
will prepare the submission requesting of 1950, as subsequently amended,
laboratories, PreK–12 schools, and that OMB approve clearance of this
nonprofits. The survey requests that one includes a statutory charge to ‘‘. . .
collection for three years. provide a central clearinghouse for the
individual from each organization
DATES: Written comments on this notice collection, interpretation, and analysis
provide responses that represent the
networking activities of that must be received by August 13, 2018 to of data on scientific and engineering
organization. be assured of consideration. Comments resources, and to provide a source of
Total Respondents: Approximately received after that date will be information for policy formulation by
100 individuals representing the considered to the extent practicable. other agencies of the Federal
universe of participating NSF FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Government.’’ The NSCG is designed to
INCLUDES Alliance organizations. Contact Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton, comply with these mandates by
Frequency: Twice within a time Reports Clearance Officer, National providing information on the supply
Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower and utilization of the nation’s scientists
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period of approximately 5 months. The
participating organizations will be Ave., Suite W18253, Alexandria, and engineers.
surveyed twice to capture networking Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292– The U.S. Census Bureau, as the
activity at early and later stages of 7556; or send email to splimpto@ agency responsible for the ACS, will
grants. nsf.gov. Individuals who use a serve as the NSCG data collection
Total Responses: 200. telecommunications device for the deaf contractor for NSF. The survey data
Average Time per Response: There are (TDD) may call the Federal Information collection will begin in February 2019
12 items that a respondent needs to Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 using web and mail questionnaires.
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Nonrespondents to the web or mail This meeting will be webcast live at Dated: June 7, 2018.
questionnaire will be followed up by the Web address—http://www.nrc.gov/. Denise L. McGovern,
computer-assisted telephone Policy Coordinator, Office of the Secretary.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
interviewing. The individual’s response [FR Doc. 2018–12654 Filed 6–8–18; 11:15 am]
to the survey is voluntary. The survey 10:00 a.m. Meeting with the
BILLING CODE 7590–01–P
will be conducted in conformance with Organization of Agreement States
Census Bureau statistical quality and the Conference of Radiation
standards and, as such, the NSCG data Control Program Directors (Public
will be afforded protection under the Meeting) (Contact: Paul Michalak:
applicable Census Bureau SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
301–415–5804)
confidentiality statutes. COMMISSION
This meeting will be webcast live at
Use of the Information: The NSF uses the Web address—http://www.nrc.gov/.
the information from the NSCG to [Release No. 34–83390; File No. SR–
prepare congressionally mandated Week of June 25, 2018—Tentative CboeBZX–2017–005]
reports such as Women, Minorities and There are no meetings scheduled for
Persons with Disabilities in Science and Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe
the week of June 25, 2018. BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Engineering and Science and
Engineering Indicators. A public release Week of July 2, 2018—Tentative Designation of a Longer Period for
file of collected data, designed to protect Commission Action on Proceedings To
There are no meetings scheduled for
respondent confidentiality, will be Determine Whether To Approve or
the week of July 2, 2018.
made available to researchers on the Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change,
internet. Week of July 9, 2018—Tentative as Modified by Amendment No. 1
Expected Respondents: A statistical Thereto, To List and Trade Shares of
There are no meetings scheduled for
sample of approximately 130,000 Each Series of the Cboe Vest S&P 500
the week of July 9, 2018.
individuals will be contacted in 2019. Buffer Protect Strategy ETF Under the
NSF expects the response rate to be 70 Week of July 16, 2018—Tentative ETF Series Solutions Trust Under Rule
to 80 percent. 14.11(c)(3), Index Fund Shares
Estimate of Burden: The amount of There are no meetings scheduled for
time to complete the questionnaire may the week of July 16, 2018. June 6, 2018.
vary depending on an individual’s * * * * *
On November 21, 2017, Cboe BZX
circumstances; however, on average it The schedule for Commission
Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘BZX’’)
will take approximately 30 minutes to meetings is subject to change on short
filed with the Securities and Exchange
complete the survey. NSF estimates that notice. For more information or to verify
Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant
the total annual burden will be no more the status of meetings, contact Denise
to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities
than 52,000 hours (=130,000 individuals McGovern at 301–415–0681 or via email
Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule
× 80% response × 30 minutes) during at Denise.McGovern@nrc.gov.
19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule
the 2019 survey cycle. * * * * * change to list and trade shares of each
Dated: June 7, 2018. The NRC Commission Meeting series of the Cboe Vest S&P 500® Buffer
Suzanne H. Plimpton, Schedule can be found on the internet Protect Strategy ETF under Exchange
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science at: http://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/ Rule 14.11(c)(3), Index Fund Shares.
Foundation. public-meetings/schedule.html. The proposed rule change was
[FR Doc. 2018–12622 Filed 6–11–18; 8:45 am] * * * * * published for comment in the Federal
BILLING CODE 7555–01–P The NRC provides reasonable Register on December 11, 2017.3 On
accommodation to individuals with January 22, 2018, the Commission
disabilities where appropriate. If you extended the time period within which
NUCLEAR REGULATORY need a reasonable accommodation to to approve the proposed rule change,
COMMISSION participate in these public meetings, or disapprove the proposed rule change, or
need this meeting notice or the institute proceedings to determine
[NRC–2018–0001]
transcript or other information from the whether to approve or disapprove the
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice public meetings in another format (e.g., proposed rule change.4 On March 9,
braille, large print), please notify 2018, the Commission initiated
TIME AND DATE: Weeks of June 11, 18, 25, Kimberly Meyer-Chambers, NRC proceedings to determine whether to
July 2, 9, 16, 2018. Disability Program Manager, at 301– disapprove the proposed rule change.5
PLACE: Commissioners’ Conference 287–0739, by videophone at 240–428– On April 13, 2018, the Exchange filed
Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 3217, or by email at Kimberly.Meyer- Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule
Maryland. Chambers@nrc.gov. Determinations on change, which amended and superseded
STATUS: Public and Closed. requests for reasonable accommodation the proposed rule change as originally
will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Week of June 11, 2018
* * * * * 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
There are no meetings scheduled for Members of the public may request to
2 17 CFR 240.19b–4.
the week of June 11, 2018. receive this information electronically.
3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82217
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(December 5, 2017), 82 FR 58243.
Week of June 18, 2018—Tentative If you would like to be added to the 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82558,
distribution, please contact the Nuclear 83 FR 3820 (January 26, 2018). The Commission
Tuesday, June, 19, 2018 Regulatory Commission, Office of the designated March 11, 2018 as the date by which the
9:00 a.m. Briefing on Results of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20555 (301– Commission shall approve, disapprove, or institute
proceedings to determine whether to approve or
Agency Action Review Meeting 415–1969), or you may email disapprove, the proposed rule change.
(Public Meeting) (Contact: Joanna Patricia.Jimenez@nrc.gov or 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 82842,
Bridge: 301–415–4052) Wendy.Moore@nrc.gov. 83 FR 11273 (March 14, 2018).
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| Contact | Contact Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Ave., Suite W18253, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; 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 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., eastern time, Monday through Friday. | |
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