Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to reinstate this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comments on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 190 (Friday, October 2, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62762-62763]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20236]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
reinstate this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for 
public comments on this action. After obtaining and considering public 
comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer 
than 3 years.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by December 1, 
2026 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to the 
address below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, Randolph Building, 401 Dulany 
Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, or send email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cdbebda1a4a0bdb9a28da3beabe3aaa2bb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0b787b6762667b7f644b65786d256c647d">[email&#160;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.
    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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Collection: Notification Requirements Regarding Sexual 
Harassment, Other Forms of Harassment, or Sexual Assault.
    OMB Number: 3145-0249.
    Type of Request: Reinstatement with change of an information 
collection.
    Proposed Project: The primary purpose of this data collection is 
for institutional authorized organizational representatives to inform 
NSF of any finding/determination regarding the Principal Investigator 
(PI) or any co-PI that demonstrates a violation of awardee policies or 
codes of conduct, statutes, regulations, or executive orders relating 
to sexual harassment, other forms of harassment, or sexual assault; 
and/or if the PI or any co-PI is placed on administrative leave or if 
any administrative action has been imposed on the PI or any co-PI by 
the awardee relating to any finding/determination or an investigation 
of an alleged violation

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of awardee policies or codes of conduct, statutes, regulations, or 
executive orders relating to sexual harassment, other forms of 
harassment, or sexual assault.
    The awardee is required to notify NSF of: (1) Any finding/
determination regarding the PI or any co-PI that demonstrates a 
violation of awardee policies or codes of conduct, statutes, 
regulations, or executive orders relating to sexual harassment, other 
forms of harassment, or sexual assault; and/or (2) if the PI or any co-
PI is placed on administrative leave or if any administrative action 
has been imposed on the PI or any co-PI by the awardee relating to any 
finding/determination or an investigation of an alleged violation of 
awardee policies or codes of conduct, statutes, regulations, or 
executive orders relating to sexual harassment, other forms of 
harassment, or sexual assault. Such notification must be submitted by 
the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) or designee to NSF's 
Office of Civil Rights at: <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/od/ocr/awardee-civil-rights/notification">https://www.nsf.gov/od/ocr/awardee-civil-rights/notification</a> within ten business days from the date of the 
finding/determination, or the date of the placement of a PI or co-PI by 
the awardee on administrative leave or the imposition of an 
administrative action, whichever is sooner. Each notification must 
include the following information:
    <bullet> NSF Award Number;
    <bullet> Name of PI or co-PI being reported;
    <bullet> Awardee Information (including awardee name and address, 
Authorized Organizational Representative name, title, phone number and 
email address);
    Type of Notification: Select all that apply to the notification:

--Finding/Determination that the reported individual has been found to 
have violated awardee policies or codes of conduct, statutes, 
regulations, or executive orders relating to sexual harassment, other 
forms of harassment, or sexual assault; and/or
--Placement by the awardee of the reported individual on administrative 
leave or the imposition of any administrative action on the PI or any 
co-PI by the awardee relating to any finding/determination or an 
investigation of an alleged violation of awardee policies or codes of 
conduct, statutes, regulations, or executive orders relating to sexual 
harassment, other forms of harassment, or sexual assault.

    <bullet> Description of the finding/determination and action(s) 
taken, if any; and
    <bullet> Reason(s) for, and conditions of, placement of the PI or 
any co-PI on administrative leave or imposition of administrative 
action.
    Use of the Information: NSF will use the information in 
consultation with the awardee to determine whether the NSF awardee's 
actions adequately address the safety and security of personnel 
supported by the NSF award, the overall impact to the NSF-funded 
activity, the continued advancement of taxpayer-funded investments in 
science and scientists, and whether the awardee has taken appropriate 
action(s) to ensure the continuity of science and that continued 
progress under the funded project can be made.
    Burden on the Public: It has been estimated that respondents will 
expend an average of one hour to complete the form.

    Dated: September 30, 2026.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2026-20236 Filed 10-1-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P


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