83 FR 4686 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 22 (February 1, 2018)

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FR Document		2018-01986

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. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register on November 30, 2017, 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: 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 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; 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, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

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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. This is the second 
notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal 
Register on November 30, 2017, 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: 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 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; 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, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments should be addressed to: 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk 
Officer for National Science Foundation, 725 7th Street NW, Room 10235, 
Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room 
W18000 Alexandria, Virginia 22314, or send email to [email protected]. 
Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling Ms. Plimpton at 
(703) 292-7556. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the 
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 
1800-877-8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 
days a year (including federal holidays).

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    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: Request for Proposals.
    OMB Control Number: 3145-0080.
    Proposed Project: The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 
15.2--``Solicitation and Receipt of Proposals and Information'' 
prescribes policies and procedures for preparing and issuing Requests 
for Proposals. The FAR System has been developed in accordance with the 
requirement of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act of 1974, as 
amended. The NSF Act of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1870, Sec. II, 
states that NSF has the authority to:
    (c) Enter into contracts or other arrangements, or modifications 
thereof, for the carrying on, by organizations or individuals in the 
United States and foreign countries, including other government 
agencies of the United States and of foreign countries, of such 
scientific or engineering activities as the Foundation deems necessary 
to carry out the purposes of this Act, and, at the request of the 
Secretary of Defense, specific scientific or engineering activities in 
connection with matters relating to international cooperation or 
national security, and, when deemed appropriate by the Foundation, such 
contracts or other arrangements or modifications thereof, may be 
entered into without legal consideration, without performance or other 
bonds and without regard to section 5 of title 41, U.S.C.
    Use of the Information: Request for Proposals (RFP) is used to 
competitively solicit proposals in response to NSF need for services. 
Impact will be on those individuals or organizations who elect to 
submit proposals in response to the RFP. Information gathered will be 
evaluated in light of NSF procurement requirements to determine who 
will be awarded a contract.
    Estimate of Burden: The Foundation estimates that, on average, 558 
hours per respondent will be required to complete the RFP.
    Respondents: Individuals; business or other for-profit; not-for-
profit institutions; Federal government; state, local, or tribal 
governments.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 75.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 41,850 hours.

    Dated: January 29, 2018.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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schedule I or II controlled substances is one fourth of the total number of ovens; NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
consistent with the public interest and interim and permanent reductions in
with United States obligations under the annual bypass venting permit limit; Agency Information Collection
international treaties, conventions, or enhanced monitoring and testing Activities: Comment Request
protocols in effect on May 1, 1971. The requirements, including solar
DEA investigated each company’s National Science Foundation.
AGENCY:
occultation flux testing; implementation
maintenance of effective controls of preventive operations and Submission for OMB Review;
ACTION:
against diversion by inspecting and maintenance plans to minimize Comment Request.
testing each company’s physical conditions that might cause excess
security systems, verifying each SUMMARY: The National Science
emissions; root cause failure analyses
company’s compliance with state and Foundation (NSF) has submitted the
for bypass venting incidents and
local laws, and reviewing each following information collection
repeated coke oven leaks; and two
company’s background and history. requirement to OMB for review and
Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. mitigation measures, dual operation of clearance under the Paperwork
952(a) and 958(a), and in accordance the spray dryer absorbers to achieve a Reduction Act of 1995. This is the
with 21 CFR 1301.34, the DEA has reduction in sulfur dioxide emissions second notice for public comment; the
granted a registration as an importer for from the facility and maintenance of first was published in the Federal
schedule I or II controlled substances to two quench towers to achieve a Register on November 30, 2017, and no
the above listed persons. reduction in particulate matter comments were received. NSF is
emissions. forwarding the proposed renewal
Dated: January 26, 2018.
Susan A. Gibson, The publication of this notice opens submission to the Office of Management
Deputy Assistant Administrator. a period for public comment on the and Budget (OMB) for clearance
Consent Decree. Comments should be simultaneously with the publication of
[FR Doc. 2018–02006 Filed 1–31–18; 8:45 am]
addressed to the Assistant Attorney this second notice. The full submission
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General, Environment and Natural may be found at: http://
Resources Division, and should refer to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE United States and State of Indiana v. Comments: Comments are invited on
Indiana Harbor Coke Company, et al., (a) whether the proposed collection of
Notice of Lodging of Proposed D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–2–1–08555/1. All information is necessary for the proper
Consent Decree Under the Clean Air comments must be submitted no later performance of the functions of the
Act than thirty (30) days after the NSF, including whether the information
publication date of this notice. shall have practical utility; (b) the
On January 25, 2018, the Department accuracy of the NSF’s estimate of the
of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Comments may be submitted either by
email or by mail: burden of the proposed collection of
Decree with the United States District information; (c) ways to enhance the
Court for the Northern District of
To submit quality, utility, and clarity of the
Indiana in the lawsuit entitled United Send them to:
comments: information on respondents, including
States and State of Indiana v. Indiana
through the use of automated collection
Harbor Coke Company, et al., Civil By email ....... pubcomment-ees.enrd@ techniques or other forms of information
Action No. 18–cv–35. usdoj.gov.
The Complaint seeks civil penalties technology; and (d) ways to minimize
By mail ......... Assistant Attorney General, the burden of the collection of
and injunctive relief for alleged U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O.
violations of the Clean Air Act (‘‘CAA’’) information on those who are to
Box 7611, Washington, respond, including through the use of
and Title 326 of the Indiana D.C. 20044–7611.
Administrative Code against Indiana appropriate automated, electronic,
Harbor Coke Company, its corporate mechanical, or other technological
During the public comment period, collection techniques or other forms of
parent SunCoke Energy, Inc., and the Consent Decree may be examined
Cokenergy, LLC (collectively, the information technology.
and downloaded at this Justice
‘‘Defendants’’), the owners and/or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Department website: https://
operators of the coking facility, located Comments should be addressed to:
www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees. Office of Information and Regulatory
in East Chicago, Indiana. The Complaint
We will provide a paper copy of the Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer
alleges violations of the CAA and Title
Consent Decree upon written request for National Science Foundation, 725
326 of the Indiana Administrative Code
and payment of reproduction costs. 7th Street NW, Room 10235,
relating primarily to excess emissions of
coke oven gases from leaking coke ovens Please mail your request and payment Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne
and bypass vent stacks. to: Consent Decree Library, U.S. DOJ— H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer,
Under the proposed Consent Decree, ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC National Science Foundation, 2415
Defendants would be jointly and 20044–7611. Eisenhower Avenue, Room W18000
severally liable for a $5 million civil Please enclose a check or money order Alexandria, Virginia 22314, or send
penalty, to be split evenly between the for $12.40 (25 cents per page email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Copies of the
United States and Indiana, and reproduction cost) payable to the United submission may be obtained by calling
Cokenergy would perform a lead Ms. Plimpton at (703) 292–7556.
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States Treasury.
abatement supplemental environmental Individuals who use a
project at a cost of $250,000. The Randall M. Stone, telecommunications device for the deaf
proposed Consent Decree also would Acting Assistant Section Chief, (TDD) may call the Federal Information
require comprehensive coke oven Environmental Enforcement Section, Relay Service (FIRS) at 1800–877–8339,
rebuilds to address oven leaks, Environment and Natural Resources Division. which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7
including potential permanent shut [FR Doc. 2018–01942 Filed 1–31–18; 8:45 am] days a week, 365 days a year (including
down of an entire battery, representing BILLING CODE 4410–15–P federal holidays).

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NSF may not conduct or sponsor a Estimated Total Annual Burden on Dated: January 24, 2018.
collection of information unless the Respondents: 41,850 hours. Heather L. MacDougall,
collection of information displays a Dated: January 29, 2018. Chairman.
currently valid OMB control number Suzanne H. Plimpton, [FR Doc. 2018–01957 Filed 1–31–18; 8:45 am]
and the agency informs potential BILLING CODE 7600–01–P
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
persons who are to respond to the Foundation.
collection of information that such
[FR Doc. 2018–01986 Filed 1–31–18; 8:45 am]
persons are not required to respond to SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
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the collection of information unless it COMMISSION
displays a currently valid OMB control
number. [Release No. 34–82588; File No. SR–FICC–
2018–001]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
Title: Request for Proposals. HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed
OMB Control Number: 3145–0080. Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of
Proposed Project: The Federal Senior Executive Service Performance Filing of Proposed Rule Changes to
Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart Review Board Membership the Required Fund Deposit Calculation
15.2—‘‘Solicitation and Receipt of in the Government Securities Division
Proposals and Information’’ prescribes AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Rulebook
policies and procedures for preparing Review Commission.
and issuing Requests for Proposals. The January 26, 2018.
ACTION: Annual notice. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the
FAR System has been developed in
accordance with the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
SUMMARY: Notice is given of the amended (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4
Office of Federal Procurement Policy
appointment of members to the thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that
Act of 1974, as amended. The NSF Act
Performance Review Board (PRB) of the on January 12, 2018, Fixed Income
of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1870,
Occupational Safety and Health Review Clearing Corporation (‘‘FICC’’) filed
Sec. II, states that NSF has the authority
Commission. with the Securities and Exchange
to:
(c) Enter into contracts or other DATE:Membership is effective on Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the
arrangements, or modifications thereof, February 1, 2018. proposed rule change as described in
for the carrying on, by organizations or Items I, II and III below, which Items
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: have been prepared by the clearing
individuals in the United States and Linda M. Beard, Human Resources
foreign countries, including other agency.3 The Commission is publishing
Specialist, U.S. Occupational Safety and this notice to solicit comments on the
government agencies of the United Health Review Commission, 1120 20th
States and of foreign countries, of such proposed rule change from interested
Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) persons.
scientific or engineering activities as the 606–5393.
Foundation deems necessary to carry I. Clearing Agency’s Statement of the
out the purposes of this Act, and, at the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Terms of Substance of the Proposed
request of the Secretary of Defense, Review Commission, as required by 5 Rule Change
specific scientific or engineering U.S.C. 4314(c)(1) through (5), has
The purpose of this filing is to amend
activities in connection with matters established a Senior Executive Service
the Government Securities Division
relating to international cooperation or PRB. The PRB reviews and evaluates the
(‘‘GSD’’) Rulebook (the ‘‘GSD Rules’’) 4
national security, and, when deemed initial appraisal of a senior executive’s
to propose changes to GSD’s method of
appropriate by the Foundation, such performance by the supervisor, and
calculating Netting Members’ margin,
contracts or other arrangements or makes recommendations to the referred to in the GSD Rules as the
modifications thereof, may be entered Chairman of the Review Commission Required Fund Deposit amount.5
into without legal consideration, regarding performance ratings, Specifically, FICC is proposing to (1)
without performance or other bonds and performance awards, and pay-for- change its method of calculating the
without regard to section 5 of title 41, performance adjustments. Members of VaR Charge component, (2) add a new
U.S.C. the PRB serve for a period of 24 months. component referred to as the ‘‘Blackout
Use of the Information: Request for In the case of an appraisal of a career Period Exposure Adjustment’’ (as
Proposals (RFP) is used to competitively appointee, more than half of the defined in section C. of Item II(A)1.
solicit proposals in response to NSF members shall consist of career
need for services. Impact will be on appointees, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
those individuals or organizations who 4314(c)(5). The names and titles of the 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4.
elect to submit proposals in response to PRB members are as follows: 3 On January 12, 2018, FICC filed this proposed

the RFP. Information gathered will be • David Eddy, Chief Counsel Federal rule change as an advance notice (SR–FICC–2018–
801) (‘‘Advance Notice Filing’’) with the
evaluated in light of NSF procurement Labor Relations Authority; Commission pursuant to Section 806(e)(1) Of Title
requirements to determine who will be
• Rachel Leonard, General Counsel of VIII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and
awarded a contract. Consumer Protection Act entitled the Payment,
the President, Office of Science and Clearing, and Settlement Supervision Act of 2010
Estimate of Burden: The Foundation
Technology Policy Eisenhower (the ‘‘Clearing Supervision Act’’), 12 U.S.C.
estimates that, on average, 558 hours per
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Executive Office Building (EEOB); 5465(e)(1), and Rule 19b–4(n)(1)(i) under the Act,
respondent will be required to complete 17 CFR 240.19b–4(n)(1)(i). A copy of the advance
the RFP. • Mary Thien Hoang, Chief of Staff notice is available at http://www.dtcc.com/legal/
Respondents: Individuals; business or Federal Maritime Commission; and sec-rule-filings.aspx.
• Ted Wackler, P.E. Deputy Chief of
4 Available at DTCC’s website, www.dtcc.com/
other for-profit; not-for-profit
legal/rules-and-procedures.aspx. Capitalized terms
institutions; Federal government; state, Staff, Executive Office of the President, used herein and not defined shall have the meaning
local, or tribal governments. Office of Science and Technology Policy assigned to such terms in the GSD Rules.
Estimated Number of Responses: 75. EEOB. 5 Id. at GSD Rules 1 and 4.

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Action		Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request.
FR Citation		83 FR 4686