Notice2024-18653
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
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Published
August 21, 2024
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 renewal 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 89, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67675-67676]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18653]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
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
renewal 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, or send email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f6c6f7376726f6b705f716c7931787069"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="354645595c5845415a755b46531b525a43">[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 regarding this information collection are
best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of
this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by
calling 703-292-7556.
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. The first
request for public comment was published on December 21, 2023, at 88 FR
88419.
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.
Title of Collection: NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES
Initiative National Network Survey.
OMB Number: 3145-0256.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to renew with change an
information collection.
Abstract: NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Initiative (the
INCLUDES Initiative) is a comprehensive national effort to enhance U.S.
leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
discoveries and innovations by catalyzing the STEM enterprise for
inclusive change, resulting in a STEM workforce that reflects the
diverse population of the Nation. The INCLUDES Initiative aligns with
NSF's commitment to equity, inclusion, and broadening participation in
the STEM fields and NSF's strategic objectives communicated in the NSF
Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-2026 (<a href="https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2022/nsf22068/nsf22068.pdf">https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2022/nsf22068/nsf22068.pdf</a>).
The INCLUDES initiative is supported by NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson
INCLUDES Coordination Hub (INCLUDES Coordination Hub;
<a href="http://www.includesnetwork.org">www.includesnetwork.org</a>), an NSF-supported project that provides
focused capacity building supports around data and information
gathering; learning, community building and engagement; and
storytelling, and communications to NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson
INCLUDES National Network (INCLUDES National Network).
NSF is requesting OMB approval for the INCLUDES Coordination Hub to
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collect information from members of the INCLUDES National Network.
Why you are collecting it: The INCLUDES Coordination Hub seeks to
collect data from INCLUDES National Network members to: (1) shape
INCLUDES Coordination Hub's activities (e.g., to identify support needs
in the coming year; to inform Shared Measures and Network
communication, engagement, learning, and community building, and
expansion goals); (2) assess the development and progress of the
INCLUDES National Network; and (3) inform the INCLUDES Coordination
Hub's assessment of progress toward its theory of change.
What information is being collected: The collected information will
include information on how and why respondents engage with the Network,
each respondent's perspectives on desired outcomes and ways in which
the INCLUDES National Network is informing and supporting their efforts
to change systems to broaden participation in STEM, in addition to full
name, affiliated organizations, email addresses, and home states.
Personally identifiable information (PII) is collected primarily to
categorize responses based on respondents' roles in the INCLUDES
National Network. PII will be accessed only by the INCLUDES
Coordination Hub. Any public data reporting will be in aggregate form,
and any personal identifiers will be removed.
Respondents: All members of the INCLUDES National Network will be
invited to respond to the survey. The INCLUDES National Network is
comprised of individuals who are interested in or working directly to
broaden participation in STEM. Some of these individuals are INCLUDES
grantees; others have received NSF awards outside of INCLUDES or pursue
broadening participation in STEM with support from other sources,
including grants from federal, state, philanthropic, or business
entities. Some are representatives of these various types of funders or
businesses, such as program officers at NSF, other federal agencies,
and private foundations, as well as interested individuals unaffiliated
with particular grant programs.
Estimated number of respondents: 840 (representing a 21% response
rate).
Use of the Information: The information collected is primarily for
the use of the INCLUDES Coordination Hub to track the health,
development, expansion, and diversification of the Network, understand
the utility of the INCLUDES Coordination Hub in supporting Network
members' success, and for informing design decisions the INCLUDES
Coordination Hub will make regarding future programming and support
provided to National Network members.
Estimate burden on the public: Estimated at 280 hours, per year,
for the duration of the Coordination Hub's cooperative agreement with
NSF. It is beneficial for NSF and the Coordination Hub to have access
to this information annually to track progress toward the INCLUDES
Initiative's goals of supporting constituencies in identifying shared
goals and objectives and understanding National Network members'
impact.
Average Time per Reporting: The online survey is comprised
primarily of closed-ended questions and is designed to be completed by
respondents in approximately 25 minutes.
Frequency: Once per year for the duration of the INCLUDES
Coordination Hub's cooperative agreement with NSF.
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: August 15, 2024.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2024-18653 Filed 8-20-24; 8:45 am]
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