Notice2024-27353
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Renew With Changes an Information Collection
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Published
November 22, 2024
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National Science Foundation
Abstract
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request establishment and clearance of 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 that OMB approve clearance of this collection for no longer than three years.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 226 (Friday, November 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 92724-92725]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27353]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Renew With Changes an
Information Collection
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
request establishment and clearance of 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 that OMB approve clearance of this collection for
no longer than three years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by January 21,
2025 to
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be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314; or send email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0a797a6663677a7e654a64796c246d657c"><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).
Instructions: 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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; (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.
Title of Collection: National Science Foundation's Education and
Training Application.
OMB Number: 3145-0248.
Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2024.
Abstract: The U.S. National Science Foundation Education & Training
Application (NSF ETAP) is a customizable, common application system
designed to connect individuals--such as students and educators--with
NSF-funded education and training opportunities. ETAP enables the NSF
to gather high-quality data for monitoring, targeted research, and
evaluations of its programs. The system enhances the agency's ability
to address key priorities, such as those outlined in the CHIPS and
Science Act of 2022 (Pub. L. 117-167), which calls for new investments
in STEM education while building a knowledge base on effective models
for recruiting and retaining students in STEM fields.
A new system of records, NSF-80, titled Education and Training
Application Data System (ETAP), was published in the Federal Register
in October 2023 and contains records from this system.
ETAP is designed to collect data on applicants and participants in
NSF-funded opportunities, thereby reducing the burden on Principal
Investigators (PIs) and applicants while enhancing NSF's ability to
monitor its education and workforce development programs and conduct
evaluations of their impact. PIs of NSF awards can use the ETAP system
to recruit prospective participants for a variety of NSF-funded
opportunities, including research experiences, fellowships,
scholarships, internships, teaching assistantships, dissertation
grants, summer boot camps, and more. The centralized platform provided
by ETAP allows potential applicants to easily discover and apply for
these NSF-funded programs aimed at STEM professional development and
growth.
The data collected through the system typically falls into three
categories: (1) opportunity information (provided by PIs creating
opportunities for applicants), (2) application information (provided by
applicants applying for NSF-funded opportunities), and (3) admissions
decisions and participation (provided by PIs confirming participants
funded through NSF award funds). In addition to the information
collected via the ETAP system, other collections are necessary for
continuous improvement and outcome tracking: (1) usability and
satisfaction feedback (to gather input for planning and assessing
system enhancements), and (2) tracking educational outcomes (to obtain
educational outcomes from administrative data from the National Student
Clearinghouse, posing no burden to participants or PIs).
Estimate of Burden: We estimate that PIs (or their designated
users) will spend an average of 4.7 hours using the system to set up
and manage applications for their opportunities. PIs can determine
whether applications to their opportunities are competitive; we
estimate that 75% of opportunities will have competitive applications.
For individuals applying for non-competitive opportunities, we estimate
a time commitment of 3.25 hours to submit information through the ETAP
system. For competitive opportunities (which often require additional
materials, such as a statement of purpose), this estimate increases to
7 hours. Additionally, we estimate that individuals writing letters of
reference will spend approximately 0.5 hours drafting these letters in
support of an applicant.
Respondents: Individuals engaged in opportunities funded by NSF.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 103,239.
Estimated Annual Burden on Respondents: 271,736 hours.
Frequency of Responses: Three rounds of data collection.
Dated: November 18, 2024.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2024-27353 Filed 11-21-24; 8:45 am]
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