Notice2022-23305
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
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Published
October 26, 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 no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed 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 206 (Wednesday, October 26, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 64818]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23305]
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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 no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed
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.
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#cdbebda1a4a0bdb9a28da3beabe3aaa2bb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0172716d686c71756e416f72672f666e77">[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.
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: ``National Science Foundation Proposal/Award
Information--NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide.''
OMB Approval Number: 3145-0080.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to reinstate with
revisions an information collection for three years. The primary
purpose of this reinstatement is outlined below.
Proposed Project: The National Science Foundation Act of 1950 at 42
U.S.C. 1862(a)(1) allows the National Science Foundation to issue
``other arrangements'' to '' . . . support scientific, engineering, and
educational activities and to appraise the impact of research upon
industrial development and upon the general welfare.'' Issuing other
arrangements necessarily includes preparing and issuing requests for
other arrangement proposals. Because these are unique to NSF's mission,
we are seeking to reinstate this information collection.
Use of the Information: Requests for Other Arrangement Proposals
(RFOAPs) are used to competitively solicit proposals in response to NSF
science and engineering needs. Impact will be on those individuals or
organizations who elect to submit proposals in response to an RFOAP.
Information gathered will be evaluated in light of NSF other
arrangement requirements to determine who will be awarded an ``other
arrangement.''
The NSF Act of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1870, Sec. II, states
that NSF has the authority to:
``(c) enter into contracts or other arrangements, or modifications
thereof, for the carrying on, by organizations or individuals in the
United States and foreign countries, including other government
agencies of the United States and of foreign countries, of such
scientific or engineering activities as the Foundation deems necessary
to carry out the purposes of this Act, and, at the request of the
Secretary of Defense, specific scientific or engineering activities in
connection with matter relating to international cooperation or
national security, and, when deemed appropriate by the Foundation, such
contracts or other arrangements or modifications thereof, may be
entered into without legal consideration, without performance or other
bonds and without regard to section 5 of title 41, U.S.C.''
Where NSF chooses to issue an ``other arrangement,'' NSF must
receive and evaluate proposals to support NSF's program requirements.
Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates that an average of
250 hours will be expended for each proposal submitted. An estimated 70
respondents are expected to answer a request for ``other arrangements''
during the course of one year for a total of 17,500 burden hours
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; 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: October 17, 2022.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2022-23305 Filed 10-25-22; 8:45 am]
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