Notice2022-26465
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Analysis of Partnerships
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December 6, 2022
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National Science Foundation
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to establish 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 87, Number 233 (Tuesday, December 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 74664]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-26465]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request;
Analysis of Partnerships
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
establish 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 6,
2023 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practical. Send comments to 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: Information collection for evaluating NSF
partnership activities.
OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an
information collection.
Abstract: Building partnerships is a high priority for NSF, as
evidenced by two consecutive Agency Priority Goals (APGs for FY 2018
and FY 2020) focused on developing a partnerships strategy. The
importance of partnerships is also echoed in the recent National
Science Board's Vision 2030 report and reflected in the new Directorate
for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP). Partnerships are
hypothesized to accelerate discovery in several ways: they can enable
access to expertise, resources, and infrastructure; accelerate the flow
of knowledge and expertise; and expand communities of researchers. NSF
direct partnerships are established by NSF with other federal agencies,
industry, private foundations, non-governmental organizations, and
foreign science agencies.
NSF is requesting OMB approval for the NSF to collect information
from past and present participants and partners in NSF partnership
programs. The information collection will enable the Evaluation and
Assessment Capability (EAC) Section within NSF to garner quantitative
and qualitative information that will be used to inform programmatic
improvements related to partnership models at NSF including
partnerships between NSF and other entities and funding opportunities
that require or encourage partnerships between grantees. This
information collection, which entails collecting information from
relevant NSF grantees and partners, is in accordance with the Agency's
commitment to improving service delivery as well as the Agency's
strategic goal to ``advance the capability of the Nation to meet
current and future challenges.''
Use of the Information: The data collected will be used for NSF
internal and external reports related to partnerships, program level
studies, and evaluations. These outputs will inform decisions NSF makes
regarding future activities.
Respondents: Participants in NSF grants (principal investigators,
partners, research personnel, etc.). Partners involved in NSF
partnership programs.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 300.
Estimate Burden on the Public: Estimated at 450 hours for a one-
time collection.
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 respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology.
Please submit one copy of your comments by only one method. All
submissions received must include the agency name and collection name
identified above for this information collection. Commenters are
strongly encouraged to transmit their comments electronically via
email. Comments, including any personal information provided become a
matter of public record. They will be summarized and/or included in the
request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information
collection request.
Dated: December 1, 2022.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2022-26465 Filed 12-5-22; 8:45 am]
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