Notice2024-28137
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection
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Published
December 2, 2024
Issuing agencies
National Science Foundation
Abstract
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting the general public or other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed continuing information collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 231 (Monday, December 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 95247-95248]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28137]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information
Collection
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the
National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting the general public or
other Federal
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agencies to comment on this proposed continuing information collection.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by January 31,
2025 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address
below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite
E6300, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#552625393c3825213a153b26337b323a23"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="88fbf8e4e1e5f8fce7c8e6fbeea6efe7fe">[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 are invited on: (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Foundation, including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Foundation's estimate
of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Title of Collection: 2026 U.S. NSF Integrated Data and Evidence
Maturity and Capacity (IDEMC) Assessment.
OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an
information collection.
Abstract: The ``2026 NSF Integrated Data and Evidence Maturity and
Capacity (IDEMC) Assessment'' encompasses planning, execution, and
reporting to evaluate NSF's data and evidence capabilities. Conducted
periodically, this assessment supports compliance with the Foundations
for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act (Evidence Act) and promotes
continuous improvement in evidence-based decision-making. Building on
the 2022 baseline assessment, the 2026 IDEMC Assessment will refine the
evaluation framework to align with updated Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) guidance.
The project will assess strengths, gaps, and opportunities across
NSF's evidence and data capabilities by:
1. Conducting a review of agency artifacts;
2. Administering a survey to all NSF staff;
3. Organizing focus groups and individual interviews; and
4. Deploying interactive, real-time dashboards for decision-making.
The findings will be summarized in detailed reports and data
briefs, offering actionable insights to enhance evidence capacity,
maturity of foundational capabilities, and a culture of continuous
learning and innovation. Additionally, the project will deliver a
repeatable methodology, tools, and templates to support NSF in
independently conducting the IDEMC Assessment in future years, if
desired.
Expected Respondents: A census survey will be distributed to all
1,600 NSF staff, with a response burden of 30 minutes per respondent.
Focus groups and interviews will be conducted with representative
subsets of the population. Based on NSF's workforce size, approximately
10 focus groups (each with 6-8 participants, totaling ~70 participants)
and 30 interviews will be conducted to ensure a range of perspectives
and sufficient qualitative data.
Estimate of Burden: The overall annualized cost to the respondents
is estimated to be $46,750. The following table shows the estimated
burden and costs to respondents:
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Total number Burden hours Total hour Average hourly Estimated
Collection title of respondents per respondent burden rate annual cost
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Census Survey................... 1,600 0.5 800 $50 $40,000
Focus Groups.................... 70 1.5 105 50 5,250
Interviews...................... 30 1 30 50 1,500
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Total....................... 1,700 .............. 935 .............. 46,750
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Justification for $50/hour Average Rate: The estimated average
hourly rate of $50 reflects data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Comparable Federal
roles, such as ``Management Analysts,'' have an average hourly rate of
approximately $50 (BLS, May 2022 National Occupational Employment and
Wage Estimates). Additionally, General Schedule (GS) rates for GS-12
and GS-13 employees, typical of NSF staff roles, average around $50/
hour when factoring in locality adjustments for the Washington, DC
area.
Use of the Information: Aggregate findings will inform NSF's
strategic planning, management, and evaluation efforts. Reports
summarizing the results will support compliance with Evidence Act
requirements and enhance NSF's capacity for evidence-based decision-
making.
Dated: November 25, 2024.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2024-28137 Filed 11-29-24; 8:45 am]
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