Notice2022-03975
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
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Published
February 25, 2022
Issuing agencies
National Science Foundation
Abstract
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 and one request for a copy of the information collection was 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 38 (Friday, February 25, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10828-10829]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03975]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
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 and one request for a copy of the information collection was
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.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAmain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAmain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue,
Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-292-7556, or send email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8aba8b4b1b5a8acb798b6abbef6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="087b78646165787c6748667b6e266f677e">[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). Comments regarding this information
collection are best assured of having their full effect if received
within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be
obtained by calling 703-292-7556.
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 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.
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 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: February 22, 2022.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2022-03975 Filed 2-24-22; 8:45 am]
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