Notice2021-26935
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
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Published
December 13, 2021
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National Science Foundation
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew 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 236 (Monday, December 13, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70871-70872]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26935]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
renew 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 February 11,
2022 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,
Alexandria, VA 22314, or send email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#057675696c6875716a456b76632b626a73"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aedddec2c7c3dedac1eec0ddc880c9c1d8">[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). Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling
703-292-7556.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Notification Requirements Regarding Sexual
Harassment, Other Forms of Harassment, or Sexual Assault.
OMB Number: 3145-0249.
Type of Request: Renewal with change of an information collection.
Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2022.
Proposed Project: The primary purpose of this data collection is
for institutional authorized organizational representatives to inform
NSF of any finding/determination regarding the Principal Investigator
(PI) or any co-PI that demonstrates a violation of awardee policies or
codes of conduct, statutes, regulations, or executive orders relating
to sexual harassment, other forms of harassment, or sexual assault;
and/or if the PI or any co-PI is placed on administrative leave or if
any administrative action has been imposed on the PI or any co-PI by
the awardee relating to any finding/determination or an investigation
of an alleged violation of awardee policies or codes of conduct,
statutes, regulations, or executive orders relating to sexual
harassment, other forms of harassment, or sexual assault.
The awardee is required to notify NSF of: (1) Any finding/
determination regarding the PI or any co-PI that demonstrates a
violation of awardee policies or codes of conduct, statutes,
regulations, or executive orders relating to sexual harassment, other
forms of harassment, or sexual assault; and/or (2) if the PI or any co-
PI is placed on administrative leave or if any administrative action
has been imposed on the PI or any co-PI by the awardee relating to any
finding/determination or an investigation of an alleged violation of
awardee policies or codes of conduct, statutes, regulations, or
executive orders relating to sexual harassment, other forms of
harassment, or sexual assault. Such notification must be submitted by
the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) or designee to NSF's
Office of Equity and Civil Rights at: <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/OD/OECR/notification_form.jsp">https://www.nsf.gov/OD/OECR/notification_form.jsp</a> within ten business days from the date of the
finding/determination, or the date of the placement of a PI or co-PI by
the awardee on administrative leave or the imposition of an
administrative action, whichever is sooner. Each notification must
include the following information:
<bullet> NSF Award Number;
<bullet> Name of PI or co-PI being reported;
<bullet> Type of Notification: Select one of the following:
--Finding/Determination that the reported individual has been found to
have violated awardee policies or codes of conduct, statutes,
regulations, or executive orders relating to sexual harassment, other
forms of harassment, or sexual assault; or
--Placement by the awardee of the reported individual on administrative
leave or the imposition of any administrative action on the PI or any
co-PI by the awardee relating to any finding/determination or an
investigation of an alleged violation of awardee policies or codes of
conduct, statutes, regulations, or executive orders relating to sexual
harassment, other forms of harassment, or sexual assault.
<bullet> Description of the finding/determination and action(s)
taken, if any; and
<bullet> Reason(s) for, and conditions of, placement of the PI or
any co-PI on administrative leave or imposition of administrative
action.
Use of the Information: NSF will use the information in
consultation with the awardee to determine whether the NSF award
activities can be carried out as proposed and in a manner that protects
the safety and security of award personnel.
Burden on the Public: It has been estimated that respondents will
expend an average of one hour to complete the form.
Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the
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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; 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.
Dated: December 8, 2021.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2021-26935 Filed 12-10-21; 8:45 am]
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