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Interval Screening, will only be used by 

individuals who are under the age of 40 

and who successfully took and passed a 

polar examination the previous season 

or not more than 24 months prior to 

current deployment date. It allows the 

otherwise healthy individual to update 

his or her medical data without having 

to take a physical examination every 

year as opposed to those over 40 years 

of age who must be examined annually. 

4. Form NSF–1465/14525/1455, Polar 

Dental Examination- Antarctica/Arctic/ 

Official Visitors, will be used by the 

examining dentist to document the 

status of the individual’s teeth and to 

document when the individual was 

examined. It will also be used by the 

contractor’s reviewing dentist to 

document whether or not the individual 

is dentally cleared to deploy to the polar 

regions. 

5. Form NSF 1428/1468 Medical 

Waivers—Antarctic/Arctic: Any 

individual who is determined to be not 

physically qualified for polar 

deployment may request an 

administrative waiver of the medical 

screening criteria. This information 

includes signing a Request for Waiver 

that is notarized or otherwise legally 

acceptable in accordance with penalty 

of perjury statutes, and obtaining an 

Employer Statement of Support. 

Individuals on a case-by-case basis may 

also be required to submit additional 

medical documentation and a letter 

from the individual’s physician(s) 

regarding the individual’s medical 

suitability for Antarctic deployment. 

6. Other information requested: In 

addition to the numbered forms and 

other information mentioned above, the 

USAP medical screening package 

includes the following: 

—The Medical Risks for NSF-Sponsored 

Personnel Traveling to Antarctica 

—The NSF Privacy Notice 

—The NSF Medical Screening for 

Blood-borne Pathogens/Consent for 

HIV Testing 

—The NSF Authorization for Treatment 

of Field-Team Member/Participant 

Under the Age of 18 Years. This 

should only be sent to the individuals 

who are under 18 years of age. 

—The Dear Doctor and Dear Dentist 

letters, which provide specific 

laboratory and x-ray requirements, as 

well as other instructions. 

7. There are two other, non-medical 

forms included in the mailing: 

—The Personal Information Form—NSF 

Form Number 1458 includes a Privacy 

Act notice. This form is used to 

collect information on current address 

and contact numbers, date and place 

of birth, nationality, citizenship, 

emergency point of contact 

information, travel dates, clothing 

sizes so that we may properly outfit 

those individuals who deploy, worksite information and prior deployment 

history. 

—The Participant Notification—

Important Notice for Participants—

NSF Form 1457 in the United States 

Antarctic Program. This form 

provides information on the laws of 

the nations through which program 

participants must transit in route to 

Antarctica, regarding the transport, 

possession and use of illegal 

substances and the possibility of 

criminal prosecution of caught, tried 

and convicted. 

Estimate of Burden: Public reporting 

burden for this collection of information 

varies according to the overall health of 

the individual, the amount of time it 

takes to access the forms online and 

print them, the amount of research 

required to complete the forms, the time 

it takes to make an appointment, take 

the examination and schedule and 

complete any follow-up medical, dental 

or psychological requirements and the 

completeness of the forms submitted. 

The estimated time is up to six weeks 

from the time the individual receives 

the forms until he or she is notified by 

the contractor of their final clearance 

status. An additional period of up to 

eight weeks may be required for the 

individual who was disqualified to be 

notified of the disqualification, to 

request and receive the waiver packet, 

to obtain employer support and 

complete the waiver request, to do any 

follow-up testing, to return the waiver 

request to the contractor plus any 

follow-up information, for the 

contractor to get the completed packet 

to the National Science Foundation, and 

for the NSF to make and promulgate a 

decision. 

Respondents: All individuals 

deploying to the Antarctic under the 

auspices of the United States Antarctic 

Program and certain Arctic areas must 

complete these forms. There are 

approximately 3,000 submissions per 

year, with a small percentage (c. 3%) 

under the age of 40 who provide annual 

submissions but with less information. 

Estimated Number of Responses per 

Form: Responses range from 2 to 

approximately 238 responses. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden on 

Respondents: 28,728 hours. 

Frequency of Responses: Individuals 

must complete the forms annually to be 

current within 12 months of their 

anticipated deployment dates. 

Depending on individual medical status 

some persons may require additional 

laboratory results to be current within 

two to six-weeks of anticipated 

deployment. 

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. 

Dated: May 16, 2007. 

Suzanne H. Plimpton, 

Reports Clearance Officer, National Science 

Foundation. 

[FR Doc. 07–2549 Filed 5–22–07; 8:45 am] 

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Comment Request 

AGENCY: National Science Foundation. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The National Science 

Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans 

to request reinstatement and approval of 

this data 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 information collection. 

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 

respondents, including through the use 

of automated collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology. 

DATES: Written comments should be 

received by July 23, 2007 to be assured 

of consideration. Comments received 


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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 Blvd., Rm. 

295, Arlington, VA 22230, or by e-mail 

to splimpto@nsf.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292–7556 or 

send e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov. 

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: FY 2007 and FY 

2009 Survey for Science and 

Engineering Research Facilities. 

Expiration Date of Approval: April 31, 

2006. 

Type of Request: Intent to seek 

approval to reinstate an information 

collection for three years. 

Proposed Project: The National 

Science Foundation Survey of Science 

and Engineering Research Facilities is a 

Congressionally mandated (Public Law 

99–159), biennial survey that has been 

conducted since 1986. The survey 

collects data on cyberinfrastructure and 

on the amount, condition, and costs of 

the physical facilities used to conduct 

science and engineering research. It was 

expected by Congress that this survey 

would provide the data necessary to 

describe the status and needs of science 

and engineering research facilities and 

to formulate appropriate solutions to 

documented needs. During the FY 2003 

and FY 2005 survey cycles, data were 

collected from a population of 

approximately 475 research-performing 

colleges and universities. This survey 

population was supplemented with 

approximately 190 nonprofit biomedical 

research institutions receiving research 

support from the National Institutes of 

Health. Beginning with the FY 2003 

cycle, a new section was added to the 

survey requesting information on the 

computing and networking capacity at 

the surveyed institutions, an 

increasingly important part of the 

infrastructure for science and 

engineering research. Other important 

changes include updating the 

networking and computing section, 

based on technological changes that 

may occur. 

Use of the Information: Analysis of 

the Facilities Survey data will provide 

updated information on the status of 

scientific and engineering research 

faculties and capabilities. The 

information can be used by Federal 

policy makers, planners, and budget 

analysts in making policy decisions, as 

well as by institutional academic 

officials, the scientific/engineering 

establishment, and state agencies and 

legislatures that fund universities. 

Burden on the Public: The Facilities 

Survey will be sent by mail to 

approximately 475 academic 

institutions and 190 nonprofit research 

organizations and hospitals. The 

completion time per academic 

institution is expected to average 41 

hours and the completion time per 

research organization/hospitals is 

expected to average 5 hours. Assuming 

a 94% response rate, this would result 

in an estimated burden of 18,307 hours 

for academic institutions and 895 hours 

for nonprofit research organizations/ 

hospitals. 

Dated: May 16, 2007. 

Suzanne H. Plimpton, 

Reports Clearance Officer, National Science 

Foundation. 

[FR Doc. 07–2550 Filed 5–22–07; 8:45 am] 

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 

U.S. Chief Financial Officer Council; 

Grants Policy Committee 

ACTION: Notice of open stakeholder 

Webcast meeting. 

SUMMARY: This notice announces the 

third of a series of open stakeholder 

webcast meetings sponsored by the 

Grants Policy Committee (GPC) of the 

U.S. Chief Financial Officers Council. 

DATES: The GPC will hold a webcast 

meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 from 

2–3:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. The 

Webcast will be broadcasted live. 

ADDRESSES: The GPC June 19 Webcast 

meeting will be broadcasted from and 

held in Room B–180 of the U.S. 

Department of Housing and Urban 

Development (HUD), 451 7th Street, 

SW., Washington, DC 20410. Seating is 

limited—the first 50 people to respond 

and receive confirmation of the 

response can be part of the live 

audience. Both federal and non-federal 

employees must R.S.V.P. to reserve your 

seat by contacting Charisse CarneyNunes at GPCWebcast@nsf.gov. All who 

have reserved seating must arrive at the 

HUD building fifteen minutes prior to 

broadcast (arrive on the North side of 

the building). You must have a photo ID 

to gain access and will have to go 

through the security screening. The GPC 

encourages non-federal organizations 

staffs and members to attend the 

meeting in person or via Webcast. 

Overview: The subject of this webcast 

meeting will be grant life cycle changes: 

data and reporting requirements and 

impacts on awardee and federal 

communities, policies, and planning. 

Specifically, the Webcast goals are to: 

(1) To raise awareness in the 

stakeholder community about new 

legislation concerning transparency and 

accountability and the effects it will 

have on stakeholder federal assistance 

funding cycle, data and reporting 

requirements, policies and planning; 

and (2) to share information about the 

GPC’s long-term planning and 

prioritization efforts and to receive 

input from stakeholders to inform a 

draft plan. 

Further Information About the GPC 

Webcast: Questions on the Webcast 

should be directed to Charisse CarneyNunes, National Science Foundation, 

4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 

22230; e-mail, GPCWebcast@nsf.gov. 

Information and materials that pertain 

to this webcast meeting, including the 

call-in telephone number and the 

agenda will be posted on the Federal 

Grants Streamlining Initiative (FGSI) 

Web site at http://www.grants.gov/ 

aboutgrants/grants_news.jsp under 

‘‘June 19 Meeting Materials.’’ The link 

to view the Webcast will be posted on 

this site, along with Webcast 

instructions. After the meeting, a link to 

its recording will be posted on the FGSI 

Web site for at least 90 days. 

Comments Submission Information: 

You may submit comments during the 

Webcast meeting via telephone or email. The call-in telephone number, 

which may be used only during the live 

Webcast, is 202–708–0995. The e-mail 

address for comments, which should be 

used only during the Webcast is 

HUDTV@HUD.GOV. The e-mail address 

for comments after the Webcast is 

GPCWebcast@nsf.gov. You may submit 

after Webcast comments via e-mail 

through close of business Tuesday, July 

3, 2007. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

Webcast meeting has been made 

possible by the cooperation of the 

National Science Foundation, HUD, and 

the GPC. 

Purpose of the Webcast meeting: The 

purpose of the meeting is to raise 

awareness in the stakeholder 

community about new legislation. The 

Federal Funding Accountability and 

Transparency Act (FFATA) was signed 

into law in September 2006, and 

requires the full disclosure of entities or 

organizations receiving federal funds 

beginning in fiscal year 2007. 


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