[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 204 (Friday, October 22, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 65385]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-26527]
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice; retrospective evaluation of the Network for Earthquake
Engineering Simulation (NEES).
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment
on proposed data collection projects, the National Science Foundation
will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
Request for Comments: Written comments and/or suggestions from the
public and affected agencies are invited on one or more of the
following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on those who are to
respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments via regular mail to Dr. Joy
Pauschke, National Science Foundation, Suite 545, 4201 Wilson Blvd,
Arlington, VA, 22230, or via electronic mail to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on the
proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and
instruments, contact Dr. Joy Pauschke, National Science Foundation,
Suite 545, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22230, or call non-toll-
free number 703-292-8360, or email your request, including your address
to: [email protected].
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by December 21,
2010 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Proposed Collection
Title: Retrospective Evaluation of the Network for Earthquake
Engineering Simulation.
Type of Information Collection Request: New collection.
Need and Use of Information Collection: The purpose of the proposed
information collection is to inform decision making regarding the
future of NSF support for earthquake engineering research
infrastructure beyond 2014. Information will be collected from NEES
leaders and researchers regarding: (1) The current capabilities of the
NEES network relative to the needs of the research community; (2)
characteristics of the users of NEES facilities and resources; (3)
strengths and weaknesses of program design and implementation; (4)
costs and benefits of the consortium model currently employed by NEES
relative to alternatives; (5) effectiveness of recent changes to
consortium design at achieving their intended results; and (6) program
outputs and outcomes to date. Results of the retrospective evaluation
will be reviewed by NSF staff as well as a panel of distinguished
experts in the field of earthquake engineering who will make
recommendations to NSF about the future of the program.
Frequency of Response: Once.
Affected Public: Individuals.
Type of Respondents: NSF grantees. The annual reporting burden is
as follows: Estimated Number of Respondents: 133. Estimated Number of
Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden Hours Per Response: 0.65.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: 87. The annualized cost
to respondents is estimated at: $3,387.78. There are no Capital Costs
to report. There are no Operating or Maintenance Costs to report.
Dated: October 15, 2010.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2010-26527 Filed 10-21-10; 8:45 am]
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