Notice2021-18406
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation-Managed Honorary Awards
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August 26, 2021
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew, with a revision, this collection. 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 163 (Thursday, August 26, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47659-47660]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18406]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request;
National Science Foundation-Managed Honorary Awards
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
renew, with a revision, this collection. 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
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for
no longer than 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by October 25,
2021 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to the
address below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite
W18200, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1261627e7b7f62667d527c61743c757d64"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="542724383d3924203b143a27327a333b22">[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:
Title of Collection: National Science Foundation-Managed Honorary
Awards.
OMB Approval Number: 3145-0035.
Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2024.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to revise 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. The full descriptions for these
programs, including nominating requirements, may be found at the
following website: <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/awards/presidential.jsp">https://www.nsf.gov/awards/presidential.jsp</a>.
Use of the Information: Following are brief outlines of the
honorary award programs:
<bullet> 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.''
<bullet> 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 any field
of science or engineering.
<bullet> 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.
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<bullet> 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.
<bullet> 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).
<bullet> 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 with two per state or jurisdiction, assuming there are qualified
applicants. Awards are given in the science category, which includes
science and engineering, and the mathematics category, which includes
mathematics, technology and computer science. 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).
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 23 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. Once provisionally selected, on
behalf of OSTP, NSF may collect information from the potential
Presidential award honorees necessary for OSTP to complete a background
check. The estimated time for completion is ten minutes per respondent,
including reviewing the instructions.
Respondents: Individuals, businesses or other for-profit
organizations, universities, non-profit institutions, and Federal and
State governments.
Estimated Number of Responses per Award: 1,800 responses, broken
down as follows: For the President's National Medal of Science, 80;
background check form, 15; for the Alan T. Waterman Award, 70; for the
Vannevar Bush Award, 20; for the Public Service Award, 30; for the
PAESMEM, 200; and 1,400 for the PAEMST.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 41,974 hours, broken
down by 1,600 hours for the President's National Medal of Science
nominations (20 hours per 80 respondents) and three hours for the
background check information for approximately 15-20 honorees; 2,000
hours for the Alan T. Waterman Award (20 hours per 100 respondents);
300 hours for the Vannevar Bush Award (15 hours per 20 respondents);
450 hours for the Public Service Award (15 hours per 30 respondents);
4,000 hours for the PAESMEM (20 hours per 200 respondents) and three
hours for the background check information for approximately 15
honorees; and 33,600 hours for the PAEMST (24 hours per 1400
respondents) and 18 hours for the background check information for
approximately 108 honorees.
Frequency of Responses: Annually.
Comments: Comments are invited 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 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; (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.
Dated: August 23, 2021.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2021-18406 Filed 8-25-21; 8:45 am]
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