[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 93 (Thursday, May 14, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 26827]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-12829]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Comment Request: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award
Information--Grant Proposal Guide
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: National Science Foundation is announcing plans to request
renewed clearance of this collection. In accordance with the
requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) 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 OMB clearance of this collection for no longer
than 3 years.
SEND COMMENTS TO: Gail A. McHenry, Reports Clearance Officer, National
Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 245, Arlington,
Virginia 22230 or send email to gmchenry@nsf.gov. Written comments
should be received within 60 days of the date of this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mrs. McHenry on (703) 306-1125 x2010 or send email to gmchenry@nsf.gov.
You may also obtain a copy of the data collection instrument and
instructions from Mrs. McHenry.
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.
Proposed Project
``National Sciences Foundation Proposal/Award Information--Grant
Proposal Guide.'' The missions of the NSF are to:increase the Nation's
base of scientific and engineering knowledge and strengthen its ability
to support research in all areas of science and engineering; and
promote innovative science and engineering education programs that can
better prepare the Nation to meet the challenges of the future. The
Foundation is committed to ensuring the Nation's supply of scientists,
engineers, and science educators, In its role as leading Federal
supporter of science and engineering, NSF also has an important role in
national science policy planning.
Use of the Information
The regular submission of proposals to the Foundation is part of
the collection of information and is used to help NSF fulfill this
responsibility by initating and supporting merit-selected research and
education projects in all the scientific and engeering disciplines. NSF
receives more than 30,000 proposals annually for new projects, and
makes approximately 10,000 new awards. Support is made primarily
through grants, contracts, and other agreements awarded to
approximately 2,800 colleges, universities, academic consortia,
nonprofit institutions, and small businesses. The awards are based
mainly on evaluations of proposal merit submitted to the Foundation
(proposal review is cleared under OMB Control No. 3145-0060).
The Foundation has a continuing commitment to monitor the
operations of its information collection to identify and address
excessive reporting burdens as well as to identify any real or apparent
inequities based on gender, race, ethnicity, or disability of the
proposed principal investigator(s)/project director(s) or the co-
principal investigator(s)/co-project director(s).
Burden on the Public
The Foundation estimates that an average of 120 hours is expended
for each proposal submitted. An estimated 38,000 proposals are expected
during the course of one year. These figures compute to an estimated
4,560,000 public burden hours annually.
Dated: May 8, 1998.
Gail A. McHenry,
NSF Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-12829 Filed 5-13-98; 8:45 am]
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