Notice2024-21973
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Comment Request; Participatory Research and Indigenous Leadership in Research (PILR) Evaluation
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Published
September 25, 2024
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National Science Foundation
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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 89, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78344-78345]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21973]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request;
Comment Request; Participatory Research and Indigenous Leadership in
Research (PILR) Evaluation
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="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAmain">https://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, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#740704181d1904001b341a07125a131b02"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="90e3e0fcf9fde0e4ffd0fee3f6bef7ffe6">[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:
Comments: Comments regarding (a) whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
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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.
Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556.
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: The Interagency Arctic Research Policy
Committee Principles for Conducting Research in the Arctic Evaluation
Survey.
OMB Control No.: 3145-New.
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 [verbar] 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 (PILR) 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: September 20, 2024.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2024-21973 Filed 9-24-24; 8:45 am]
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