Notice2023-21276
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Graduate Research Fellowships Program
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Published
September 28, 2023
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National Science Foundation
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew 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 88, Number 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21276]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request;
Graduate Research Fellowships Program
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
renew 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 November 27,
2023 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address
below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, h 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite
W18200, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#196a69757074696d7659776a7f377e766f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3f4c4f5356524f4b507f514c5911585049">[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: Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
OMB Number: 3145-0023.
Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2023.
Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an
information collection.
Abstract: section 10 of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950
(42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.), as amended, states that ``The Foundation is
authorized to award, within the limits of funds made available * * *
scholarships and graduate fellowships for scientific study or
scientific work in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering,
social, and other sciences at accredited U.S. institutions selected by
the recipient of such aid, for stated periods of time.''
The Graduate Research Fellowship Program has two goals:
<bullet> To select, recognize, and financially support, early in
their careers, individuals with the demonstrated potential to be high
achieving scientists and engineers;
<bullet> To broaden participation in science and engineering of
underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons with
disabilities, and veterans.
The list of GRFP Awardees recognized by the Foundation may be found
via FastLane through the NSF website: <a href="https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/AwardeeList.do?method=loadAwardeeList">https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/AwardeeList.do?method=loadAwardeeList</a>. The GRF Program is
described in the Solicitation available at: <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf19590&org=NSF">https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf19590&org=NSF</a>.
Estimate of Burden: This is an annual application program providing
three years of support to individuals, usable over a five-year
fellowship period. The application deadlines are in late October. It is
estimated that each submission is averaged to be 16 hours per
respondent, which includes three references (on average) for each
application. It is estimated that it takes two hours per reference for
each applicant.
The clearance request also includes two forms--the NSF-349,
Fellowship Starting Certificate, and the NSF-453, the Fellowship
Termination Certificate and Grant Fiscal Report. These are completed by
program Fellows at the beginning and the end of their fellowship.
Respondents: Individuals.
Estimated Number of Responses: 15,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 225,000 hours.
Frequency of Responses: 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: September 25, 2023.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2023-21276 Filed 9-27-23; 8:45 am]
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