83 FR 39061 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; NIST SURF Program Student Applicant Information

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 153 (August 8, 2018)

The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39061-39062]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-16914]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; NIST SURF 
Program Student Applicant Information

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before October 9, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 1401 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230 (or via the internet at 
[email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Dr. Brandi Toliver, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1090, 
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1090, tel. (301) 972-2371, or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The purpose of this collection is to gather information requested 
on behalf of the NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) 
Program for both Gaithersburg and Boulder locations. The information is 
submitted by the university on behalf of the student applicants. The 
student information is utilized by laboratory program coordinators and 
technical evaluators to determine student eligibility, select students 
to appropriate research projects which match their needs, interests, 
and academic preparation, and ultimately, make offers to participate in 
the program. The information includes: Student name, host institution, 
email address/contact information, permanent address, choice of SURF-
specific location (Boulder and/or Gaithersburg), class standing, first-

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and second-choice NIST laboratories/projects they wish to apply to, 
previous SURF participation/mentor identification, academic major/
minor, current overall GPA, need for housing and gender (for housing 
purposes only), special skills (laboratory, computer programming etc.) 
availability dates, resume, personal statement of commitment and 
research interests, two letters of recommendation, academic 
transcripts, ability to verify U.S. citizenship or permanent legal 
residency, acknowledgement of background check, and requirements for 
REAL ID Act.

II. Method of Collection

    The Student Application Information form will be available on the 
web. The collection is currently limited to paper form and is required 
to be scanned and submitted electronically.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0693-0042.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Renewal submission.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 650.
    Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 325.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.

IV. Request for Comments

    NIST invites comments 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 
(including hours and cost) 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 respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

Sheleen Dumas,
Departmental Lead PRA Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-16914 Filed 8-7-18; 8:45 am]
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