Notice2023-26888
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Office of Polar Programs Arctic Sciences Section
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Published
December 7, 2023
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National Science Foundation
Abstract
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 the 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 234 (Thursday, December 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 85328-85329]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26888]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Office
of Polar Programs Arctic Sciences Section
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 the opportunity for
public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public
comment, NSF
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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 5,
2024 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to the
address below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite
E7400, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6013100c090d10140f200e13064e070f16"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="87f4f7ebeeeaf7f3e8c7e9f4e1a9e0e8f1">[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: IARPC Principles for Conducting Research in
the Arctic Evaluation Survey.
OMB Control No.: 3145-New.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
Abstract: The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC)
was established by the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (ARPA) to
facilitate coordination and cooperation in Arctic research. Now a
subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC),
IARPC plays a critical role in enhancing scientific monitoring and
advancing Arctic research through the coordination of Federal agencies
as well as domestic and international collaborators. In 2018, IARPC
released the revised Principles for Conducting Research in the Arctic
OPP Principles for the Conduct of Research in the Arctic [bond] NSF--
National Science Foundation (<a href="https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/conduct.jsp">https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/conduct.jsp</a>) to guide research activities throughout the Arctic. In
2023, the IARPC's Participatory Research and Indigenous Leadership in
Research Collaboration Team (one of five foundational activities in the
Arctic Research Plan--IARPC Collaborations) (<a href="https://www.iarpccollaborations.org/plan/index.html">https://www.iarpccollaborations.org/plan/index.html</a>) reframed these principles
as SHARE:
<bullet> Sustain and build relationships
<bullet> Humble accountability
<bullet> Advance responsible environmental stewardship
<bullet> Effective communication
These Principles are directed at academic and federal researchers
funded by IARPC agencies but are equally relevant to other individuals
and organizations pursuing or funding research in the Arctic. They are
guidelines for conducting responsible and ethical research and they
encourage respect for all individuals, cultures, and the environment.
The Principles are not intended to supplant existing regulations and
guidelines; researchers should follow federal, state, and local
regulations, policies and guidelines. Research involving human subjects
must adhere to specific requirements. Projects on Indigenous homelands
or involving Indigenous Peoples should be coordinated with Indigenous
leadership and should follow all applicable regulations and local
research guidelines.
The rapid changes occurring in the Arctic are complex, dynamic, and
interconnected. Climate change and other environmental changes are
profoundly impacting Arctic communities and have global consequences.
As a result, emerging research questions are multidisciplinary and are
best addressed by multiple Federal agencies working closely with non-
Federal partners. Through a targeted approach to cross-cutting priority
areas, the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee's (IARPC)
Arctic Research Plan 2022-2026 addresses the most pressing Arctic
research needs that require a collaborative approach and can advance
understanding of the Arctic and climate change, inform policy and
planning decisions, and promote the well-being of Arctic and global
communities. The plan's priority areas respond to challenges identified
by Arctic communities, Federal agencies with a presence in Alaska or a
responsibility to understand the Arctic region, Federal agencies with
Arctic investments, the state of Alaska, Tribal and Indigenous
organizations, and other non-Federal entities.
Every five years, IARPC is required by law (ARPA) ``to prepare and
execute an Arctic Research Plan in coordination with the U.S. Arctic
Research Commission, the Governor of the State of Alaska, residents of
the Arctic, the private sector, and public interest groups.'' The
Arctic Research Plan 2022-2026 is the third plan since IARPC became a
subcommittee of the NSTC and builds from the successes and communities
of practice established by previous plans. It seeks to integrate these
communities and create cross-cutting foci which require a focused
research effort.
The IARPC PILR Collaboration work focuses on three objectives
including PILR 1 to fulfill Federal requirement to consult with
Federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations. The IARPC
Principles survey stems from PILR Deliverable 1.2 to Evaluate the
Principles for Conducting Research in the Arctic 2018, and update as
needed based on the evaluation. This survey will enable an evaluation
of understanding and implementation of the SHARE Principles among three
primary groups, Arctic Indigenous and local community members and
leadership, the scientific research community, and federal agency
personnel.
Respondents: Arctic Indigenous and local community members and
leadership (100); scientific research community (100), and federal
agency personnel (100).
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 300.
Burden on the Public: Estimated 20 minutes to fill out the form.
The estimated burden time is 102 hours.
Dated: December 4, 2023.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2023-26888 Filed 12-6-23; 8:45 am]
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