Notice2022-01863
Notice of Intent to Seek Approval To Renew an Information Collection
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Published
January 31, 2022
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National Science Foundation
Abstract
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request OMB's approval to renew this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing an opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare a submission requesting OMB clearance for this collection for no longer than three years.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 20 (Monday, January 31, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 4957]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01863]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent to Seek Approval To Renew an Information
Collection
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
request OMB's approval to renew this collection. In accordance with the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing
an opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and
considering public comment, NSF will prepare a submission requesting
OMB clearance for this collection for no longer than three years.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the
burden or any other aspect of this collection of information by April
1, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Ave., Rm. W
18253, Alexandria, VA 22314; telephone: (703) 292-7556; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e49794888d8994908ba48a9782ca838b92"><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:
Comments: Written 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; or (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.
Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting Requirements for the
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program.
OMB Approval Number: 3145-0224.
Expiration Date: July 31, 2022.
Overview of information collection:
NSF's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program funds
REU Site grants and REU Supplements to organizations to provide
authentic research experiences and related training for postsecondary
students in STEM fields.
All NSF Principal Investigators in all programs are required to
submit annual and final project reports through the NSF Project Reports
System in <a href="http://Research.gov">Research.gov</a>. The REU Program Module is a component of the
NSF Project Reports System that is designed to gather basic information
about the pool of student applicants and participants in REU Site and
REU Supplement projects. The information allows NSF to assess the
demand and allocate resources for REU student positions within each
discipline, to analyze the types of academic institutions and the
educational levels represented by the participants, and to identify the
participants for inclusion in periodic program evaluations.
NSF is committed to providing stakeholders with information
regarding the expenditure of taxpayer funds on its investments in human
capital, including activities such as REU Sites and REU Supplements. If
NSF could not collect information about the students who participate in
undergraduate research experiences, NSF would have no other means to
consistently document the number and diversity of the participants or
to identify the participants for inclusion in efforts that gauge the
quality of programmatic activities and the long-term effects of the
activities on the students. Without the REU Program Module, NSF also
would not have information about the competitiveness of the REU
opportunities, which informs the management of the program's budget.
Consultation With Other Agencies and the Public
This information collection is specific to a subset of NSF
grantees. NSF has not consulted with other agencies but has gathered
information from its grantee community through attendance at PI
conferences. A request for public comments will be solicited through
announcement of data collection in the Federal Register.
Background
All NSF Principal Investigators are required to use the project
reporting functionality in <a href="http://Research.gov">Research.gov</a> to report on progress,
accomplishments, participants, and activities annually and at the
conclusion of their project. Information from annual and final reports
provides yearly updates on project inputs, activities, and outcomes for
use by NSF program officers in monitoring projects and for agency
reporting purposes.
If project participants include undergraduate students supported by
a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Sites grant or by an
REU Supplement, then the Principal Investigator is required to complete
the REU Program Module in addition to the questions in NSF's standard
report template.
Respondents: Individuals (Principal Investigators).
Number of Principal Investigator Respondents: 3,900 annually.
Burden on the Public: 650 total hours.
Dated: January 25, 2022.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2022-01863 Filed 1-28-22; 8:45 am]
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