[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 212 (Friday, November 1, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 87431-87432]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25438]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Office 
of Integrative Activities

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
establish this collection. In accordance with the requirements 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 Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer 
than 3 years.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by December 31, 
2024 to be assured consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable. Send comments to address 
below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance 
Officer, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, 
Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send email to 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d4a7a4b8bdb9a4a0bb94baa7b2fab3bba2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7c4c7dbdedac7c3d8f7d9c4d199d0d8c1">[email protected]</span></a>. 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: Public Engagement with Science Initiative.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-New.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Abstract: The Public Engagement with Science Initiative aims to 
engage the U.S. public in a national conversation on the value of 
science and engineering. We seek input from a broad cross section of 
the U.S. public on the questions and issues they would like researchers 
to address. Data collection, via an open format question, will gather 
insights from a diverse array of voices across the nation. This 
Initiative will meaningfully engage a broad cross-section of the U.S. 
public through external partners, trusted messengers,

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and a broad array of communication channels. The Initiative will help 
NSF learn which science and engineering questions resonate most with 
the public.
    Promoting interactions between scientists and non-scientists about 
what scientists and engineers do and how this affects people's everyday 
lives will increase public understanding of and interest in science. 
This will enhance interest in STEM education, workforce development and 
careers in STEM, and support for science and engineering research, all 
of which enhance NSF's ability to fulfill its mission to promote the 
progress of science. This Initiative supports a core value of NSF, 
promoting inclusion. It is focused on reaching a broad cross-section of 
the U.S. population, including people and places who have historically 
been underrepresented in STEM. This Initiative also supports NSF's FY25 
budget priorities of inspiring the missing millions and creating 
opportunities everywhere.
    Additionally, several Executive orders (E.O.s) underscore the 
importance of diversity and inclusion in science and engineering. E.O.s 
13583 and 14035 highlight the need for equity in the federal workforce, 
while E.O. 13985 promotes racial equity across government programs. By 
aligning with these policies, this initiative aims to ensure diverse 
representation in STEM fields and incorporate the perspectives of all 
Americans. Furthermore, the Evidence Act further emphasizes the use of 
data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practices in federal 
programs. Data collected from this public engagement initiative can 
inform NSF's strategies and actions, ensuring they are responsive to 
the U.S. public needs and perspectives. The Public Engagement with 
Science Initiative not only advances NSF's mission but also supports 
the broader federal agenda for equity, inclusion, and representation in 
science and engineering.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: Approximately 1-2.5 
million.
    Burden on the Public: Estimated less than 5 minutes to submit a 
question. The estimated burden time is approximately 83,000 hours or 
less.

    Dated: October 28, 2024.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2024-25438 Filed 10-31-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7555-01-P


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