Notice2023-20282
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
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Published
September 19, 2023
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the information collection request to OMB for review and approval.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 180 (Tuesday, September 19, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64415-64416]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20282]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
AGENCY: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information
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collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment
preceding submission of the information collection request to OMB for
review and approval.
DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before November 20, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9fd1d0dedeb1cfcddedff1f0fefeb1f8f0e9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e6a8a9a7a7c8b6b4a7a688898787c8818990">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0432 in the subject line of your
comments. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise
sensitive or protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed
to Seaberry Nachbar, NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program Manager,
NOAA, 99 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940, 831-647-4204,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0d5e686c6f687f7f7423436c6e656f6c7f4d63626c6c236a627b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0d5e686c6f687f7f7423436c6e656f6c7f4d63626c6c236a627b">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for extension of an existing information
collection.
NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries administers the Dr.
Nancy Foster Scholarship Program, authorized by 16 U.S.C. 1445c-1 and
16 U.S.C. 1445, recognizes outstanding achievement in master's and
doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime
archaeology--this can include but is not limited to ocean and/or
coastal: engineering, social science, marine education, marine
stewardship, resource management disciplines--and particularly to
encourage women and members of minority groups to apply. The
scholarship supports independent graduate level research through
financial support of graduate degrees in such fields. Gender and
minority status are not considered when selecting award recipients.
However, special outreach efforts are employed to solicit applications
from women and members of minority groups. Scholarships are distributed
by disciplines, institutions, and geography, and by degree sought, with
selections within distributions based on financial need, the potential
for success in a graduate level studies program (academic achievement),
and the potential for achieving research and career goals. Data
collection in the form of a full application, letters of
recommendation, grade point average documents, research outline, a
letter of financial need statement, and a declaration statement are all
required to apply for the scholarship. Applicants submit this
information through <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> system. This information is used for the
review and selection of the individuals who will receive scholarship
funds.
Selected awardees will also be requested to prepare a biographical
sketch and photograph for NOAA's scholarship web page. Awardees are
requested to prepare annual progress reports and participate in pre-
and post-evaluations and one exit interview.
II. Method of Collection
Information for the application is collected through an application
submission, either electronically through the <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> platform or if
internet is not available, applicants may submit applications via mail.
Information from selected awardees is collected orally.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0432.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular (extension of an approved collection).
Affected Public: Individuals.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 190.
Estimated Time per Response: Application and transcripts: 8 hours;
Letters of recommendation: 45 minutes; Biographical sketch and
photograph of awardees: 1 hour; Annual progress reports: 4 hours; Pre-
and post-evaluations and exit interview: 10 minutes each.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 570 burden hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $3,800.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1445c-1 and 16 U.S.C. 1445c.
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy
of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available
at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2023-20282 Filed 9-18-23; 8:45 am]
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