### 40517 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 129 / Friday, July 5, 2013 / Notices

Chairperson’s Report; Executive Director’s Report 8:45–9:30 a.m. Committee Reports

(Audit & Finance; Governance; Policy Development and Program Evaluation; CRPD Task Force) 9:30–10:30 a.m. Panel on New Models

of Workplace Accommodations 10:45–11:15 a.m. Public Comment

(phone and in-person; limited to comments about new ideas and models regarding workplace accommodations for people with disabilities) 11:15–11:45 a.m. Council Discussion on

Draft Veterans Disability Benefits Backlog Report 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Council

Discussion on Draft Help America Vote Act Report 12:15 p.m. Adjourn

**PUBLIC COMMENT :**  Any individuals interested in providing public comment will be asked to provide their names and their organizational affiliations, if applicable, and to limit their comments to three minutes. Individuals may also provide public comment by sending their comments in writing to Lawrence Carter-Long, Public Affairs Specialist, at lcarterlong@ncd.gov, using the subject line of ‘‘Public Comment.’’

**CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION :**  Anne Sommers, NCD, 1331 F Street NW., Suite 850, Washington, DC 20004; 202–272–2004 (V), 202–272–2074 (TTY).

**ACCOMMODATIONS :**  A CART streamtext link has been arranged for each day of the board meeting. For Thursday, beginning at 3:00 p.m., EDT, the web link to access CART is http:// www.streamtext.net/ text.aspx?event=072513NCD300pm. For Friday, beginning at 8:30 a.m., e.d.t., the web link to access CART is http:// www.streamtext.net/ text.aspx?event=072613NCD830am. Those who plan to attend Friday’s meeting in person and require accommodations should notify NCD as soon as possible to allow time to make arrangements.

Please note: To help reduce exposure to fragrances for those with multiple chemical sensitivities, NCD requests that all those attending the meeting in person please refrain from wearing scented personal care products such as perfumes, hairsprays, colognes, and deodorants.

Dated: July 2, 2013. Rebecca Cokley,

Executive Director. [FR Doc. 2013–16310 Filed 7–2–13; 4:15 pm]

**BILLING CODE 6820–MA–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE**  **ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES**

**National Endowment for the Arts Proposed Collection; Comment**  **Request**

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data is provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents is properly assessed. Currently, the NEA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection of: Blanket Justification for NEA Funding Application Guidelines and Reporting Requirements. A copy of the current information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the address section of this notice.

**DATES :**  Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the address section below within 60 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register. The NEA is particularly interested in comments that:

• Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

• Evaluate 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;

• Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

• Can help the agency minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of electronic submission of responses through Grants.gov.

**ADDRESSES :**  Send comments to Jillian Miller, Director, Office of Guidelines and Panel Operations, National Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 621, Washington, DC 20506–0001; telephone (202) 682–5504 (this is not a toll-free number), fax (202) 682–5049.

Kathy Plowitz-Worden, Panel Coordinator, National Endowment for the Arts.
[FR Doc. 2013–16114 Filed 7–3–13; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 7537–01–P**

**NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION**

**Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection** 

**AGENCY :**  National Science Foundation.

**ACTION :**  Notice and Request for Comments.

**SUMMARY :**  The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request clearance of this collection. In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of this collection for no longer than three years.

**DATES :**  Written comments on this notice must be received by September 3, 2013 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.

For Additional Information or Comments: Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (703) 292– 7556; or send email 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, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays).

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Title of Collection: Grantee Reporting Requirements for Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs)

OMB Number: 3145–NEW Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.

Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an information collection.

Overview of this Information Collection: The Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) Program supports innovation in interdisciplinary research, education, and knowledge transfer. MRSECs build intellectual and physical infrastructure within and between disciplines,