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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

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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

(NSF) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request

more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the

data collection plans and instruments, call Herman Fleming NSF

Clearance Officer of (703) 306-1243.

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

propose 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.

Send Comments to Herman Fleming, Clearance Officer, National

Science Foundation 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 485, Arlington, VA

22230. Written comments should be received by December 20, 1995.

Proposed Project: Fastlane Baseline Data Collection.

Abstract: Information will be collected from faculty and

administration at 21 colleges and universities. The purpose of the data

collection is to establish baseline measures of applicant burden and

customer perceptions about the NSF and Federal grant application

process. The baseline measures will be used in future years to measures

the effect of Fastland (NSF's electronic proposal preparation system)

and will provide customer input to the system design. The data will

also be used by NIH and the Department of Energy for similar purposes.

Respondents/Burden hours: 320 respondents (16 individuals at 20

institutions) will be interviewed for about one-hour each.

Dated: November 30, 1995.

Herman G. Fleming,

NSF Clearance Officer.

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