Notice2023-27870
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Graduate Research Fellowships Program
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Published
December 19, 2023
Issuing agencies
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 no comments were 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 242 (Tuesday, December 19, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 87816-87817]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27870]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request;
Graduate Research Fellowships Program
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 no comments were 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, VA 22314, 703-292-7556, or send email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#651615090c0815110a250b16034b020a13"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4f3c3f2326223f3b200f213c2961282039">[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).
Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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.
Title of Collection: Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
OMB Number: 3145-0023.
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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 12 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.
Respondents: Individuals.
Estimated Number of Responses: 14,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 168,000 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: December 14, 2023.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2023-27870 Filed 12-18-23; 8:45 am]
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