Notice2021-13799
Emergency Request for Approval of an Information Collection for Office of Polar Programs (OPP) United States Antarctic Program (USAP) Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHPR) Data Collection Plan
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Published
June 29, 2021
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National Science Foundation
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is providing notice that it will submit an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency approval of a proposed information collection. NSF requests that OMB authorize the collection of information on or before 09 July 2021, for 180 days after the date of approval by OMB. Upon receiving the requested six-month emergency approval by OMB, NSF will follow the normal PRA procedures to obtain extended approval for this proposed information collection. The purpose of this collection is to gather data to support the SAHPR Needs Assessment, Implementation Plan and Training Material for the USAP. NSF is requesting emergency approval for this collection to maintain the SAHPR Program Implementation timeline, begin to implement recommendations before the 2021/2022 austral summer, and honor our commitment to the research and support community to provide a safe and equitable workplace.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34281-34282]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13799]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Emergency Request for Approval of an Information Collection for
Office of Polar Programs (OPP) United States Antarctic Program (USAP)
Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHPR) Data
Collection Plan
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
National Science Foundation (NSF) is providing notice that it will
submit an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency approval of a proposed
information collection. NSF requests that OMB authorize the collection
of information on or before 09 July 2021, for 180 days after the date
of approval by OMB. Upon receiving the requested six-month emergency
approval by OMB, NSF will follow the normal PRA procedures to obtain
extended approval for this proposed information collection. The purpose
of this collection is to gather data to support the SAHPR Needs
Assessment, Implementation Plan and Training Material for the USAP. NSF
is requesting emergency approval for this collection to maintain the
SAHPR Program Implementation timeline, begin to implement
recommendations before the 2021/2022 austral summer, and
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honor our commitment to the research and support community to provide a
safe and equitable workplace.
DATES: Comments should be submitted as soon as possible upon
publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Room W
18000, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; or send email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f6c6f7376726f6b705f716c7931787069"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ef9c9f8386829f9b80af819c89c1888099">[email protected]</span></a>.
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).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. chapter 35; as amended) and 5 CFR part 1320 require each Federal
agency to obtain OMB approval to initiate an information collection
activity. NSF is seeking OMB approval for the following information
collection:
OMB Control Number: 3145-NEW.
Title: Office of Polar Programs (OPP) United States Antarctic
Program (USAP) Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention and Response
(SAHPR) Data Collection Plan.
Type of Review: Emergency approval of information collection.
Expected Number of Respondents: 1,000 Survey Respondents; 150 Focus
Group Participants; 30 Stakeholder Interviewees.
Frequency: Annual survey. Initial interview and focus groups, with
follow on scheduled as needed.
Estimated Average Burden per Response: 10-15 minutes/survey; 120
minutes/focus group; 60 minutes/interview.
Survey. The survey will collect information about organizational
and community culture on the ice, perceptions of the issues of sexual
assault and harassment, perceptions of leadership support, and the
formal and informal interactions between USAP participants on the ice.
The surveys will enable the data analysis effort to explore the
differences in experience and perceptions based on demographic
analysis. The survey will be conducted via an online portal and will
not collect any personally identifiable information. The questions will
be developed by professionals and will be representative best practices
for similar efforts. The target audience will be USAP participants who
have deployed to Antarctica within the previous three years.
Focus Groups. The purpose of conducting focus groups is to
ascertain an understanding of organizational and community culture on
the ice, perceptions of the issues of sexual assault and harassment,
perceptions of leadership support, unique needs, and the formal and
informal interactions between USAP participants on the ice. The focus
groups will be facilitated by our SAHPR contractor and will follow a
prescribed script. The groups will be comprised of USAP participants
selected for specific groups based on organization, deployment type,
work schedule, et cetera.
Stakeholder Interviews. The purpose of the stakeholder interviews
is to gain a deeper understanding of current conditions, organizational
capacity, and organizational needs that will inform and impact the
creation of a realistic and effective USAP SAHPR implementation plan.
Interviews will be conducted by our SAHPR contractor with vetted
personnel representing various organizations comprising the USAP and
will follow scripted questions.
Dated: June 21, 2021.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2021-13799 Filed 6-28-21; 8:45 am]
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