Notice2023-03047
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; NSF's Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Pilot Survey
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Published
February 14, 2023
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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 comment requesting a copy of the proposed survey was 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 88, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 14, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9540-9541]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03047]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; NSF's
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Broadening
Participation in Computing (BPC) Pilot Survey
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 comment requesting a copy of the proposed survey was
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, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3340435f5a5e43475c735d40551d545c45"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5c2f2c3035312c28331c322f3a723b332a">[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: Comments regarding (a) whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the NSF, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
use, and clarity of the information on respondents; 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 should be addressed to the points
of contact in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
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: Information collection for evaluating NSF
partnership activities.
OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an
information collection.
Abstract: Building partnerships is a high priority for NSF, as
evidenced by
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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: February 8, 2023.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2023-03047 Filed 2-13-23; 8:45 am]
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