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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 247 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 105105-105106]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30757]

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; 
Grantee Reporting Requirements for Smart and Connected Communities 
(S&CC)

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 the 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.
    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.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by February 24, 
2025 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, Suite 
E6300, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send 
email 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, 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 Smart and 
Connected Communities (S&CC).
    OMB Number: 3145-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to establish an 
information collection.
    Proposed Project: The purpose of the NSF Smart and Connected 
Communities (S&CC) program solicitation is to accelerate the creation 
of novel intelligent technologies and concepts through high-risk/high-
reward research that addresses major challenges and issues faced by 
communities across the US. A ``smart and connected community'' is 
defined as a community

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that synergistically integrates intelligent technologies with the 
natural and built environments and with the functions of civic 
institutions and organizations. Proposals submitted to the program 
should be designed to advance one or more of the following community 
priorities: economic opportunity and growth; safety and security; human 
and environmental health and wellness; accessibility of critical 
services and resources; and the overall quality of life for those who 
live, work, learn, or travel within the community. To meet the goals of 
the program, researchers should work with community stakeholders to 
identify and define challenges the community faces, using that 
interaction and input to generate high-impact, use-inspired, basic 
research that advances science and engineering.
    In addition to standard NSF annual and final report requirements, 
PIs for all S&CC award recipients will prepare a one-page graphic 
summary of their project that will be submitted no later than the due 
date of the first annual report and at the end of the award period. A 
five-minute project video is also required for all SCC-IRG and SCC-LSR 
recipients and will be due at the end of the award period. The video 
should present major project accomplishments. Award recipients must 
provide NSF permission to publish their video online for public access 
and/or to share it with interested parties. NSF anticipates the 
documents may be posted on the S&CC Virtual Organization or other 
appropriate website.
    Use of the Information: NSF will use the information to understand 
and evaluate the outcomes of funded projects, to foster growth of new 
scientific communities, and to evaluate the progress of the S&CC 
program.
    Estimate of Burden: 40 hours per award for 20-40 awards for a total 
of 800-1,600 hours.
    Respondents: Universities and Colleges; Non-profit, non-academic 
organizations;
    Estimated Number of Responses per Report: One from each 20-40 
awardees annually.

    Dated: December 19, 2024.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. 2024-30757 Filed 12-23-24; 8:45 am]
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