[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 151 (Friday, August 6, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47645-47646]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-19458]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request clearance for this collection. In accordance with the 
requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, we are providing

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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 three years.
    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 of respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments should be received by October 5, 2010, to be 
assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be 
considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request 
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, 
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 295, 
Arlington, VA 22230, or by e-mail to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292-7556 or 
send e-mail to [email protected]. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: Implementation Evaluation of the ADVANCE 
Program.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-0209.
    Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2012.
    Abstract: The ADVANCE Program was established by the National 
Science Foundation in 2001 to address the underrepresentation and 
inadequate advancement of women on STEM (Science, Technology, 
Engineering, and Mathematics) faculties at postsecondary institutions. 
The evaluation being conducted by the Urban Institute focuses on the 
implementation of ADVANCE projects at institutions throughout the 
nation. The three major funding components--institutional 
transformation, leadership, and partnership awards--as well as all 
cohorts funded that completed their funding cycles will be included. 
The study will rely on a thorough review of project documents, 
telephone interviews with all grantees, and detailed case studies at 
selected sites. The goal of the evaluation will be to identify models 
of implementation and, depending on outcomes by model, conduct case 
studies at selected institutions to understand how ADVANCE models 
operate and may be effective in differing settings.
    Respondents: Faculty and staff at institutions of higher education 
awarded an ADVANCE grant from NSF.
    Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 151 (total).
    1. Site visit interviews. Conduct interviews in 6 sites selected 
for case studies. Interview project staff, administrators and faculty. 
Burden calculated as follows: Approximately 8 interviews in each site + 
interview recipients of leadership awards at case study sites (if any).
    Total respondents: 48 estimated interviewees + 7 leadership and 
PAID award recipients = 55
    2. Site visit focus groups with faculty: 2 per site; 6 sites; 6-8 
faculty in each; total = 96
    Burden on the Public: 149 hours (maximum). Calculated as follows:
    1. Site visit interviews: 48 interviews of 1 hour duration = 48 
hours and 7 interviews of 45 minutes duration = 5.25 hours (53)
    2. Focus groups: 96 participants of 1 hour duration = 96 hours

    Dated: August 3, 2010.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
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