Sample records for performance information collected

  1. 76 FR 17126 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Place of Performance

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-28

    ...; Information Collection; Place of Performance AGENCY: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services... currently approved information collection requirement concerning place of performance. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of...

  2. 77 FR 61580 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Bid Guarantees, Performance and Payment...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-10-10

    ..., Performance and Payment Bonds, and Alternative Payment Protections AGENCY: Department of Defense (DOD... previously approved information collection requirement concerning bid guarantees, performance and payment... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the Federal Acquisition...

  3. 77 FR 6799 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Past Performance Information

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-02-09

    ...; Submission for OMB Review; Past Performance Information AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General... collection requirement concerning past performance information. A notice was published in the Federal... invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of...

  4. 76 FR 67153 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Past Performance Information

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-10-31

    ... technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Submit comments on or...'' screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ``Information Collection 9000-0142, Past... identify Federal, state and local government, and private contracts performed by offerors that were similar...

  5. 78 FR 31563 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-05-24

    ... collecting, validating and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and... Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request AGENCY: Health Resources and... utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, (2...

  6. 75 FR 8722 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-02-25

    ... Efficient Health Care in Federal Government Administered or Sponsored Health Care Programs,'' performance... collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3... of Information Collection: Part C and D Complaints Resolution Performance Measures: Use: Part C...

  7. 77 FR 38707 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-28

    ... includes, but is not limited to, information to support transportation research, capacity building, data collection, planning, travel modeling, and performance management. This also includes information about how... Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection AGENCY: Federal...

  8. 78 FR 22253 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; IDEA Part C State Performance Plan...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-04-15

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED-2013-ICCD-0048] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; IDEA Part C State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) AGENCY... to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: IDEA Part C State Performance...

  9. 76 FR 53023 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-08-24

    ... Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Organization... information collection. This information collection involves certain organizations applying to perform...: Renewal of an information collection. Background: Subpart D to part 183 establishes the Organization...

  10. 78 FR 23930 - Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-04-23

    ... FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review and... following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the...

  11. 76 FR 63288 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-10-12

    ... ED to monitor CSP grant performance and analyze data related to accountability for academic performance, financial integrity, and program effectiveness. Copies of the proposed information collection... database of current CSP-funded charter schools and award amounts; ED merges performance information...

  12. 78 FR 3029 - Comment Request for Information Collection for the Trade Activity Participant Report (TAPR...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-01-15

    ... format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly... (OMB No. 1205-0392), which provides information on participant activities and performance outcomes for... the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the...

  13. 76 FR 71087 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-11-16

    ... information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including... collection of the information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be... person, company, or institution prior to retirement which was performed whether at the same time of, or...

  14. 77 FR 64343 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-10-19

    ... Information Collection Request: New collection; Title of Information Collection: Minimum Data Set for Medicaid... National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs. The proposed information collection, the MIPCD Minimum Data Set (MDS), is intended to collect data for program performance monitoring and evaluation. The MDS is a...

  15. 76 FR 17116 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-28

    ... collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. The Director, Information... Review: Extension. Title of Collection: Experimental Sites Initiative--Data Collection Instrument. OMB... data collection instrument will be used to collect specific information and performance data for...

  16. 77 FR 3287 - Proposed Information Collection of the Tax Performance System Handbook ETA 407; Extension Without...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-23

    ... Tax Performance System Handbook ETA 407; Extension Without Change AGENCY: Employment and Training..., reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood... Tax Performance System (TPS). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by...

  17. 77 FR 38297 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-27

    ... Identifier CMS-359 and -360] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request... information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated...

  18. 76 FR 34122 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: NEA/PI Online Performance Reporting System (PRS)

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-06-10

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7499] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: NEA/PI... of 1995. Title of Information Collection: NEA/PI Online Performance Reporting System (PRS). OMB Control Number: 1405-0183. Type of Request: Renewal. Originating Office: NEA/PI. Form Number: DS-4127...

  19. 30 CFR 715.10 - Information collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Information collection. 715.10 Section 715.10... PROGRAM REGULATIONS GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS § 715.10 Information collection. The information... U.S.C. 3507 and assigned clearance number 1029-0007. The information is being collected to meet the...

  20. 30 CFR 715.10 - Information collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Information collection. 715.10 Section 715.10... PROGRAM REGULATIONS GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS § 715.10 Information collection. The information... U.S.C. 3507 and assigned clearance number 1029-0007. The information is being collected to meet the...

  1. 76 FR 4376 - Office of Justice Programs; Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-01-25

    ... technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic... Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Programs over time and to diagnose performance problems in current casework... performance problems, but also to better understand whether the benefits of DNA collection and testing is in...

  2. 75 FR 62401 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-10-08

    ... collection; Title of Information Collection: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) of 1988 and... laboratories that perform testing on human beings to meet performance requirements (quality standards) in order... functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity...

  3. 77 FR 50718 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Extension of a...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-08-22

    ...; Victims of Crime Act, Crime Victim Assistance Grant Program State Performance Report ACTION: 30-Day Notice... (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will be submitting the following information collection... Form/Collection: Victims of Crime Act, Crime Victim Assistance Grant Program, State Performance Report...

  4. 77 FR 70780 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Contractors Performing Private...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-11-27

    ...; Submission for OMB Review; Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States... new information collection requirement concerning Contractors Performing Private Security Functions... identified by Information Collection 9000- 0184, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside...

  5. 78 FR 22251 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; IDEA Part B State Performance Plan...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-04-15

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED-2013-ICCD-0047] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; IDEA Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) AGENCY... in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: IDEA Part B State...

  6. 30 CFR 717.10 - Information collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Information collection. 717.10 Section 717.10... PROGRAM REGULATIONS UNDERGROUND MINING GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS § 717.10 Information collection. The Office of Management and Budget has determined that the information collection requirements contained in...

  7. 30 CFR 717.10 - Information collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Information collection. 717.10 Section 717.10... PROGRAM REGULATIONS UNDERGROUND MINING GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS § 717.10 Information collection. The Office of Management and Budget has determined that the information collection requirements contained in...

  8. 30 CFR 717.10 - Information collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Information collection. 717.10 Section 717.10... PROGRAM REGULATIONS UNDERGROUND MINING GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS § 717.10 Information collection. The Office of Management and Budget has determined that the information collection requirements contained in...

  9. 76 FR 64328 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-10-18

    ... financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of... disaster deployments, the Corporation's expectations for performance upon selection, and the application...: Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the...

  10. 77 FR 43077 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; North Carolina Sales Tax Certification

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-23

    ...; Information Collection; North Carolina Sales Tax Certification AGENCY: Department of Defense (DOD), General... information collection requirement concerning North Carolina sales tax certification. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of...

  11. 30 CFR 716.10 - Information collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Information collection. 716.10 Section 716.10... PROGRAM REGULATIONS SPECIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS § 716.10 Information collection. The Office of Management and Budget has determined that the information collection requirements contained in 30 CFR part...

  12. 30 CFR 716.10 - Information collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Information collection. 716.10 Section 716.10... PROGRAM REGULATIONS SPECIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS § 716.10 Information collection. The Office of Management and Budget has determined that the information collection requirements contained in 30 CFR part...

  13. 76 FR 69251 - Proposed Agency Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-11-08

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Proposed Agency Information Collection AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE... on a proposed collection of information that DOE is developing for submission to the Office of...) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of...

  14. 76 FR 63289 - Agency Information Collection Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-10-12

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years, an information collection request with... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including...

  15. 78 FR 19695 - Agency Information Collection Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-04-02

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years an information collection... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including...

  16. 76 FR 20347 - Proposed Agency Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-04-12

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Proposed Agency Information Collection AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... on a proposed collection of information that DOE is developing for submission to the Office of...) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of...

  17. 30 CFR 716.10 - Information collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Information collection. 716.10 Section 716.10... PROGRAM REGULATIONS SPECIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS § 716.10 Information collection. The Office of Management and Budget has determined that the information collection requirements contained in 30 CFR part...

  18. 77 FR 34367 - Agency Information Collection Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-11

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), intends to extend for three years, an information collection request with... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including...

  19. 76 FR 62413 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-10-07

    ... proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of... currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Consolidated Renal Operations in a Web Enabled Network (CROWNWeb) Third-party Submission Authorization Form; Use: The Consolidated Renal...

  20. 75 FR 37826 - Proposed Information Collection to OMB Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Program (Combined and...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-06-30

    ... Annual Performance Reporting Requirements); Withdrawal of Notice AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information... Housing Plan and Annual Performance Reporting Requirements) proposed information collection published on...-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: HUD established a working group to streamline the Indian...

  1. 77 FR 20010 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Online Customer Relationship Management (CRM...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-04-03

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Minority Business Development Agency Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Online Customer Relationship Management (CRM)/Performance Databases, the Online Phoenix... of program goals via the Online CRM/Performance Databases. The data collected through the Online CRM...

  2. 75 FR 71419 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-11-23

    ..., reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood... Community Corp's NCCC Sponsor Survey. This survey was developed to support NCCC performance measurement for... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Corporation...

  3. 77 FR 19275 - Proposed Agency Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-03-30

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Proposed Agency Information Collection AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy, DoE... on a proposed collection of information that DOE is developing for submission to the Office of...) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of...

  4. 75 FR 60756 - Information Collection; OMB Control No. 3090-00XX; Reporting and Use of Information Concerning...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-10-01

    ...Rulemaking portal by inputting ``Information Collection 3090-XXXX, Reporting and Use of Information... with ``Information Collection 3090-XXXX, Reporting and Use of Information Concerning Integrity and... 3090-XXXX, Reporting and Use of Information Concerning Integrity and Performance of Recipients of...

  5. 76 FR 18222 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-04-01

    ... proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of... currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Independent Renal Dialysis Facility Cost Report; Use: The Independent Renal Dialysis Facility Cost Report, is filed annually by providers...

  6. 77 FR 61776 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Housing Counseling Program

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-10-11

    ... to evaluate grantees' performance. This collection of information includes renewal of various HUD... activities, client financial leverage data, and agency profile information. DATES: Comments Due Date... of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including...

  7. 77 FR 57103 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Housing Counseling Program

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-09-17

    ... to evaluate grantees' performance. This collection of information includes renewal of various HUD... activities, client financial leverage data, and agency profile information. DATES: Comments Due Date: October... of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including...

  8. 76 FR 12357 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Acquisition of Helium

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-07

    ... particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of... information as to their forecast of helium required for performance of the contract. Such information will... of Government helium by agency contractors, in that it will permit corrective action to be taken if...

  9. 76 FR 42127 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Place of Performance

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-07-18

    ..., company name (if any), and ``Information Collection 9000-0047 Place of Performance'' on your attached...; Submission for OMB Review; Place of Performance AGENCY: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services... currently approved information collection requirement concerning place of performance. Public comments are...

  10. 77 FR 14347 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; NOAA Restoration Center Performance Progress...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-03-09

    ... Collection; Comment Request; NOAA Restoration Center Performance Progress Report AGENCY: National Oceanic and... is for an extension of a currently approved information collection. NOAA funds habitat restoration projects including grass-roots, community-based habitat restoration; debris prevention and removal; removal...

  11. 77 FR 53203 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-08-31

    ... Identifier CMS-359 and CMS-360] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment... or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the...

  12. 78 FR 32681 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Condominium Project Approval Document...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-05-31

    ... techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses... information collected will be used for performance, risk, trend and other analyses. Agency form numbers, if... Information Collection: Comment Request; Condominium Project Approval Document Collection AGENCY: Office of...

  13. 77 FR 10762 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Declaration of Person Who Performed Repairs

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-02-23

    ... collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) the annual cost burden to... to the information collected. Type of Review: Extension (without change). Affected Public: Businesses... DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency Information Collection...

  14. 30 CFR 715.10 - Information collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Information collection. 715.10 Section 715.10... PROGRAM REGULATIONS GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS § 715.10 Information collection. The information collection requirements contained in 30 CFR 715.13(d); 715.17 (b)(1)(v) and (j)(3); 715.18(b) (2) and (6...

  15. 75 FR 5592 - Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-02-03

    ... FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the... and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection... concerning: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the...

  16. 77 FR 64495 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-922); Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-10-22

    ... submitting the new information collection FERC-922, ``Performance Metrics in Regions Outside ISOs and RTOs... RTOs. OMB Control No.: To be determined. Type of Request: Approval of a new information collection. Abstract: The collection of information requires those public utilities outside of ISOs and RTOs that...

  17. 75 FR 35775 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-06-23

    ... Annual Performance Report in compliance with Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, Title IV, Sec... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information...

  18. 75 FR 68376 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0114

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-11-05

    ... to collect information for a series of customer surveys to evaluate OSM's performance in meeting the performance goals outlined in its annual plans developed pursuant to the Government Performance and Results... the performance of the functions of the agency; (2) the accuracy of the agency's burden estimates; (3...

  19. 78 FR 8497 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-02-06

    ... ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial... Senior Companion Program (SCP) grantees are required to uses these instruments to collect performance... whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of...

  20. 78 FR 41043 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-07-09

    ...) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of... 0701- 0134. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is to obtain the information needed.../ [[Page 41044

  1. 76 FR 27093 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-10

    ... NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request AGENCY... Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the...

  2. 78 FR 64482 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-10-29

    ... for the administration of and a record of academic performance of current, former, and nominated... performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b... collection instruments, please write to the Center Director, Student Information System, Performance and...

  3. 78 FR 52910 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-27

    ... be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized... performance measures. Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of CNCS, including whether the...

  4. 75 FR 15692 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-03-30

    ..., reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood... Performance Reporting System, also referred to as the Learn and Serve Systems and Information Exchange (LASSIE... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Corporation, including whether the...

  5. 78 FR 15000 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-08

    ... ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial... application for inclusion of a new section to collect performance measure data required by the Edward M... whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of...

  6. 77 FR 42321 - Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-18

    ... the following collection of information: 1625-0046, Certificates of Financial Responsibility under the.... Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of... Collection being necessary for the proper performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast...

  7. 77 FR 71473 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-11-30

    ... validating and maintaining the effectiveness of air carrier training program curriculum content. DATES... training. AQP is continuously validated through the collection and analysis of trainee performance. Data collection and analysis processes ensure that the certificate holder provides performance information on its...

  8. 77 FR 8852 - Proposed Agency Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-02-15

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Proposed Agency Information... proposed collection of information for a National Evaluation of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation... proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency...

  9. 77 FR 37907 - Information Collection; Service Contracting

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-25

    ... ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 9000-0152: Docket 2012-0076; Sequence 16] Information Collection; Service... request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement... information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR...

  10. 77 FR 8822 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-02-15

    ... collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all... public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the...

  11. 78 FR 23566 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-04-19

    ... utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2... Information Collection: Consolidated Renal Operations in a Web Enabled Network (CROWNWeb) Third-party Submission Authorization Form Use: The Consolidated Renal Operations in a Web Enabled Network (CROWNWeb...

  12. 78 FR 41926 - Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Performance Evaluation Studies on...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-07-12

    ... ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OECA-2013-0413; FRL--9832-8] Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Performance Evaluation Studies on Wastewater Laboratories (Renewal); EPA... request (ICR), ``Performance Evaluation Studies on Wastewater Laboratories'' (EPA ICR No. 0234.11, OMB...

  13. 77 FR 64111 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests; Office of Postsecondary Education; Annual...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-10-18

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests; Office of Postsecondary Education; Annual Performance Report for the Gaining Early Awareness for Undergraduate Programs SUMMARY: The GEAR UP annual performance report asks for information specific to the budget year for which...

  14. 77 FR 43899 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Humphrey Evaluation Survey

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-26

    ... Department to: Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed collection... Collection This request for a new information collection will allow ECA/P/V to conduct a descriptive survey...

  15. 77 FR 65374 - Proposed Agency Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-10-26

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Proposed Agency Information... collection of information that DOE is developing for submission to the Office of Management and Budget... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including...

  16. 78 FR 71606 - Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request...

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    2013-11-29

    ..., unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential Business... ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0437; FRL 9903-41-OEI] Information Collection... information collection request (ICR), Emission Control System Performance Warranty Regulations and Voluntary...

  17. 78 FR 64908 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... other forms of information technology. Comments regarding this information collection received by... Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review...) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the...

  18. 76 FR 28093 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; One-Stop...

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    ... Administration (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``One-Stop Workforce Information... Officer for the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Management... Administration (ETA). Title of Collection: One-Stop Workforce Information Grant Plan and Annual Performance...

  19. 75 FR 73049 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

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    ... performance measures for the grant program (e.g., Government Performance and Results Act measures) and on... minimize the reporting burden on the public and helps the public understand the Department's information...: Extension. Title of Collection: U.S. Department of Education Grant Performance Report Form (ED 524B) OMB...

  20. 76 FR 36566 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB “Logic Model” Grant Performance...

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    ... Proposed Information Collection to OMB ``Logic Model'' Grant Performance Report Standard AGENCY: Office of... proposal. Applicants of HUD Federal Financial Assistance are required to indicate intended results and impacts. Grant recipients report against their baseline performance standards. This process standardizes...

  1. 77 FR 47851 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2012-08-10

    ... Collection: Minimum Data Set for Medicaid Incentives for Prevention of Chronic Diseases Program Grantees; Use... collection, the MIPCD Minimum Data Set (MDS), is intended to collect data for program performance monitoring and evaluation. The MDS is a secondary data collection that assembles information already collected by...

  2. 76 FR 73680 - Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Sixty Days' Public Comment; O*NET Data...

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    .... Descriptive information using standardized descriptors for skills, abilities, interests, knowledge, work... which: Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance...; Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information...

  3. 75 FR 176 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comment

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    ... previously approved information collection consisting of a customer survey form. OSC is required by law to... the proper performance of OSC functions, including whether the information will have practical utility... to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to...

  4. 75 FR 29547 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Contract Financing

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    ... particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of... to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we... INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Edward Chambers, Procurement Analyst, Contract Policy Branch, GSA, (202) 501-4770 or...

  5. 76 FR 71996 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Protection and Enhancement of...

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    ... proposal. The information collection applies to applicants seeking HUD financial assistance for their project proposals and is used by HUD for the performance of the Department's compliance with the National... the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have...

  6. 77 FR 39250 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Home Equity Conversion Mortgage...

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    ... Information Collection for Public Comment: Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Counseling Client Survey AGENCY... subject proposal. The HECM Counseling Session Evaluation is sent to counseling recipients as part of HUD's performance review of a HECM counseling agency. It is used by HUD as a performance tool to obtain information...

  7. 5 CFR 1320.8 - Agency collection of information responsibilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... information is planned to be and/or has been used to further the proper performance of the functions of the... for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have... copy without charge, including, if applicable, how the public can gain access to the collection of...

  8. 34 CFR 300.601 - State performance plans and data collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Monitoring, Technical Assistance, and Enforcement § 300.601 State performance plans and data collection. (a... 34 Education 2 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false State performance plans and data collection. 300.601... described in § 300.600(d). (b) Data collection. (1) Each State must collect valid and reliable information...

  9. 75 FR 43166 - Information Collection; Central Contractor Registration Requirements for Prime Grant Recipients

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    2010-07-23

    ...] Information Collection; Central Contractor Registration Requirements for Prime Grant Recipients AGENCY: Office... information collection requirement regarding Central Contractor Registration Requirements for Prime Grant... for the proper performance of functions of the Central Contractor Registration Requirements for Prime...

  10. 75 FR 30837 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2010-06-02

    ... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration... proposed collections of information, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will... outcomes, performance site practices, and treatment systems. This information will allow SAMHSA to...

  11. 78 FR 4859 - Notice of Proposed Information for Public Comment for: Energy and Performance Information Center

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    ... requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as...; other planning collections and performance reports presently collected in hard copy; the Physical Needs... tracking of the Energy Performance Contract process and will include the Physical Needs Assessment tool...

  12. 76 FR 69270 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... Performance of Bank Services. No comments were received. Therefore, the FDIC hereby gives notice of submission... Approved Collection of Information 1. Title: Notification of Performance of Bank Services. OMB Number: 3064... relationship with a bank service corporation. Form 6120/06 (Notification of Performance of Bank Services) may...

  13. 76 FR 9559 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

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    2011-02-18

    ..., reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood... appropriate data for the Corporation's required performance measurement and other reporting. DATES: Written... proper performance of the functions of the Corporation, including whether the information will have...

  14. 75 FR 60170 - Proposed Information Collection (Disability Benefits Questionnaires) Activity: Comment Request

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    2010-09-29

    ... announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency... pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, VBA... performance of VBA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the...

  15. 76 FR 35264 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection...

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    2011-06-16

    ... Collections of Information--Examples From Each Category Category A (Infrastructure Design). An example from... studies. For example, older driver's performance as they negotiate new designs informs the engineer of... accommodate their needs. Another example of research in this area is determining bicyclists' reactions to such...

  16. 78 FR 55238 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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    2013-09-10

    ... performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b..., utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the..., electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology...

  17. 75 FR 13073 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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    2010-03-18

    ... performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b..., utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the..., electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology...

  18. 78 FR 69838 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2013-11-21

    ... public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. 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...

  19. 78 FR 56220 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2013-09-12

    ..., including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES... of 1995, the Department of the Army announces a proposed public information collection and seeks... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the...

  20. 76 FR 53118 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-08-25

    ... techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments... public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the...

  1. 75 FR 23664 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-05-04

    ..., electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology... Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review...) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the...

  2. 76 FR 30089 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2011-05-24

    ..., electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology... of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review...) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the...

  3. 78 FR 68018 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2013-11-13

    ..., electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology... Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review...) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the...

  4. 75 FR 29567 - Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Aviation Security Customer...

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    2010-05-26

    ... Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Aviation Security Customer Satisfaction Performance... surveying travelers to measure customer satisfaction of aviation security in an effort to more efficiently.... Information Collection Requirement OMB Control Number 1652-0013; Aviation Security Customer Satisfaction...

  5. 77 FR 10751 - Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

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    2012-02-23

    ... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Proposed Projects: Data Collection for some of the Children's... Collection. Description: The Performance Measurement On-Line Tool (PMOTOOL) was designed by the Children's...

  6. 75 FR 36375 - Proposed Agency Information Collection

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    2010-06-25

    ... and performance metrics under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the... ADDRESSES as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Matthew Dunne, [email protected] , Advanced Research...

  7. Adaptive Sampling-Based Information Collection for Wireless Body Area Networks.

    PubMed

    Xu, Xiaobin; Zhao, Fang; Wang, Wendong; Tian, Hui

    2016-08-31

    To collect important health information, WBAN applications typically sense data at a high frequency. However, limited by the quality of wireless link, the uploading of sensed data has an upper frequency. To reduce upload frequency, most of the existing WBAN data collection approaches collect data with a tolerable error. These approaches can guarantee precision of the collected data, but they are not able to ensure that the upload frequency is within the upper frequency. Some traditional sampling based approaches can control upload frequency directly, however, they usually have a high loss of information. Since the core task of WBAN applications is to collect health information, this paper aims to collect optimized information under the limitation of upload frequency. The importance of sensed data is defined according to information theory for the first time. Information-aware adaptive sampling is proposed to collect uniformly distributed data. Then we propose Adaptive Sampling-based Information Collection (ASIC) which consists of two algorithms. An adaptive sampling probability algorithm is proposed to compute sampling probabilities of different sensed values. A multiple uniform sampling algorithm provides uniform samplings for values in different intervals. Experiments based on a real dataset show that the proposed approach has higher performance in terms of data coverage and information quantity. The parameter analysis shows the optimized parameter settings and the discussion shows the underlying reason of high performance in the proposed approach.

  8. Adaptive Sampling-Based Information Collection for Wireless Body Area Networks

    PubMed Central

    Xu, Xiaobin; Zhao, Fang; Wang, Wendong; Tian, Hui

    2016-01-01

    To collect important health information, WBAN applications typically sense data at a high frequency. However, limited by the quality of wireless link, the uploading of sensed data has an upper frequency. To reduce upload frequency, most of the existing WBAN data collection approaches collect data with a tolerable error. These approaches can guarantee precision of the collected data, but they are not able to ensure that the upload frequency is within the upper frequency. Some traditional sampling based approaches can control upload frequency directly, however, they usually have a high loss of information. Since the core task of WBAN applications is to collect health information, this paper aims to collect optimized information under the limitation of upload frequency. The importance of sensed data is defined according to information theory for the first time. Information-aware adaptive sampling is proposed to collect uniformly distributed data. Then we propose Adaptive Sampling-based Information Collection (ASIC) which consists of two algorithms. An adaptive sampling probability algorithm is proposed to compute sampling probabilities of different sensed values. A multiple uniform sampling algorithm provides uniform samplings for values in different intervals. Experiments based on a real dataset show that the proposed approach has higher performance in terms of data coverage and information quantity. The parameter analysis shows the optimized parameter settings and the discussion shows the underlying reason of high performance in the proposed approach. PMID:27589758

  9. Collective Intelligence: Aggregation of Information from Neighbors in a Guessing Game.

    PubMed

    Pérez, Toni; Zamora, Jordi; Eguíluz, Víctor M

    2016-01-01

    Complex systems show the capacity to aggregate information and to display coordinated activity. In the case of social systems the interaction of different individuals leads to the emergence of norms, trends in political positions, opinions, cultural traits, and even scientific progress. Examples of collective behavior can be observed in activities like the Wikipedia and Linux, where individuals aggregate their knowledge for the benefit of the community, and citizen science, where the potential of collectives to solve complex problems is exploited. Here, we conducted an online experiment to investigate the performance of a collective when solving a guessing problem in which each actor is endowed with partial information and placed as the nodes of an interaction network. We measure the performance of the collective in terms of the temporal evolution of the accuracy, finding no statistical difference in the performance for two classes of networks, regular lattices and random networks. We also determine that a Bayesian description captures the behavior pattern the individuals follow in aggregating information from neighbors to make decisions. In comparison with other simple decision models, the strategy followed by the players reveals a suboptimal performance of the collective. Our contribution provides the basis for the micro-macro connection between individual based descriptions and collective phenomena.

  10. Collective Intelligence: Aggregation of Information from Neighbors in a Guessing Game

    PubMed Central

    Pérez, Toni; Zamora, Jordi; Eguíluz, Víctor M.

    2016-01-01

    Complex systems show the capacity to aggregate information and to display coordinated activity. In the case of social systems the interaction of different individuals leads to the emergence of norms, trends in political positions, opinions, cultural traits, and even scientific progress. Examples of collective behavior can be observed in activities like the Wikipedia and Linux, where individuals aggregate their knowledge for the benefit of the community, and citizen science, where the potential of collectives to solve complex problems is exploited. Here, we conducted an online experiment to investigate the performance of a collective when solving a guessing problem in which each actor is endowed with partial information and placed as the nodes of an interaction network. We measure the performance of the collective in terms of the temporal evolution of the accuracy, finding no statistical difference in the performance for two classes of networks, regular lattices and random networks. We also determine that a Bayesian description captures the behavior pattern the individuals follow in aggregating information from neighbors to make decisions. In comparison with other simple decision models, the strategy followed by the players reveals a suboptimal performance of the collective. Our contribution provides the basis for the micro-macro connection between individual based descriptions and collective phenomena. PMID:27093274

  11. 77 FR 15116 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; FHA-Insured Mortgage Loan Servicing...

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    ... Information Collection: Comment Request; FHA- Insured Mortgage Loan Servicing for Performing Loans; MIP Processing, Escrow Administration, Customer Service, Servicing Fees and 235 Loans AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing, HUD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The proposed information collection...

  12. 77 FR 70422 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Mathematics and Science Partnerships...

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED-2012-ICCD-0059] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Mathematics and Science Partnerships Program: Annual Performance Report AGENCY: Office of... revision of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on...

  13. 76 FR 71568 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    ... control number); Title of Information Collection: Nursing Home Quality Improvement Questionnaire; Use: The information obtained via the Nursing Home Quality Improvement Questionnaire will be utilized by CMS staff in... and performance improvement (QAPI) technical assistance (TA) that will be useful to nursing facilities...

  14. 77 FR 20403 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2012-04-04

    ... primary function of the CMS-855 Medicare enrollment application is to gather information from a provider... utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2...-- Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Suppliers Use: The primary...

  15. 78 FR 56681 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army [Docket ID: USA-2013-0031] Proposed Collection... public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the...

  16. 75 FR 15421 - Proposed Agency Information Collection

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    ... the status of activities, project progress, jobs created and retained, spend rates and performance... information that DOE is developing to collect data on the status of activities, project progress, jobs created and retained, spend rates and performance metrics under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of...

  17. 78 FR 46594 - Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Aviation Security Customer...

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    ... Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Aviation Security Customer Satisfaction Performance... surveying travelers to measure customer satisfaction of aviation security in an effort to more efficiently... Title: Aviation Security Customer Satisfaction Performance Measurement Passenger Survey. Type of Request...

  18. 76 FR 28951 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Data Collection for Compliance With Government...

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    ...; Comment Request; Data Collection for Compliance With Government Performance and Results Act AGENCY... with the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 which requires Federal agencies to develop performance measures, and report to Congress and stakeholders the results of the agency's performance. EDA...

  19. 78 FR 13878 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2013-03-01

    ... Agreement Use: The primary function of the Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Agreement (CMS 588) is to... proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of...

  20. 75 FR 33308 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    ... information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated... most individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), could elect to receive benefits either through...

  1. 78 FR 40142 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection Renewal; Comment Request Re...

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    ... with an accounting of the FDIC's assessment. Request for Comment Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC's functions...

  2. 78 FR 6080 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for...

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. Ed-2012-ICCD-0059] Agency Information Collection Activities... Science Partnerships Program: Annual Performance Report AGENCY: Office of Elementary and Secondary... information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before February 28...

  3. 77 FR 2712 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    ... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including... soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be sent to Andre de Fontaine, EE-2F/ Forrestal... information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Andre de Fontaine, EE-2F/Forrestal...

  4. 78 FR 33837 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for...

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    ... specific information/performance data for analysis of the experiments. This effort will assist the... Sites Data Collection Instrument AGENCY: Federal Student Aid (FSA), Department of Education (ED). ACTION... understand the Department's information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired...

  5. 76 FR 38197 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Housing Counseling Program...

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    ... Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Housing Counseling Program--Biennial Agency Performance Review... participate in the Housing Counseling Program. Specifically, the information collected is used to ensure that... to maintain an approval status. Housing counseling aids tenants and homeowners in [[Page 38198...

  6. 76 FR 33397 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-4131 Advance Notification Form: Tourist and...

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    ... Advance Notification Form: Tourist and Other Non-Governmental Activities in the Antarctic Treaty Area... of Information Collection: Advance Notification Form: Tourist and Other Non-Governmental Activities... proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. Evaluate the...

  7. 78 FR 65421 - Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

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    ... respective comments to OMB within 30 days of publication to best ensure having their full effect. 5 CFR 1320... information collected with FRA employees, State DOT partners, and law enforcement agencies. Form Number(s... the following: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance...

  8. 76 FR 44400 - Proposed Information Collection (Certificate as to Assets) Activity: Comment Request

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    ... response to this notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to audit accountings of... proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including... by VA use the data collected to verify the fiduciaries' accounting of a beneficiary's estate...

  9. 78 FR 59366 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

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    ... required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individual or Households, Business or other non... necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will... Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension, with non-substantive change of a currently approved...

  10. 77 FR 26776 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Declaration of Persons Who Performed Repairs or...

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency Information Collection... Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; Extension of an existing information collection. SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of...

  11. 75 FR 61161 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, OMB No. 1660-0072...

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    ... program/project performance for Flood Mitigation Assistance program, Severe Repetitive Loss, Repetitive Flood Claim, and Pre-Disaster Mitigation activities. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before... INFORMATION: This collection of information is necessary to implement grants for the Flood Mitigation...

  12. 77 FR 8222 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2012-02-14

    ...In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Logistics Agency announces a proposed new public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. 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 information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

  13. 78 FR 51173 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2013-08-20

    ... DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD-2013-OS-0178] Proposed Collection... public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the...

  14. 78 FR 9405 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) To Perform a...

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    ..., 1601-- NEW. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Health Affairs Chemical Defense... DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) To Perform a Chemical Defense Demonstration Project AGENCY: Office of Health...

  15. 76 FR 29211 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

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    2011-05-20

    ... ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial... concerning the AmeriCorps Annual Progress Report designed to collect demographic, performance, and narrative... necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will...

  16. 75 FR 14588 - Proposed Agency Information Collection

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    ... progress, jobs created and retained, spend rates and performance metrics under the American Recovery and... information that DOE is developing to collect data on the status of activities, project progress, jobs created and retained, spend rates and performance metrics under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of...

  17. 77 FR 15111 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Comment Request

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    ... are invited on: (a) The proposed collection of information for the proper performance of the functions... needed to improve services and processes. Focus groups may also be used to gain partner input into the...

  18. 78 FR 1212 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2013-01-08

    ... information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated... gain provider feedback regarding their satisfaction with their MACs, we need to be able to contact the...

  19. 78 FR 77196 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection

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    ... described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection. We... within 30 days to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725... the FHWA's performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for the FHWA to enhance the...

  20. 77 FR 16540 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests; Office of Innovation and Improvement; School...

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    2012-03-21

    ... and Improvement; School Leadership Program (SLP) Annual Performance Report SUMMARY: Information in the School Leadership Program (SLP) Annual Performance Report (APR) is collected in compliance with the... Leadership Program. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 21, 2012...

  1. 77 FR 73453 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

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    2012-12-10

    ... ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial... resulting data is used by grantees and the CNCS to track performance, as well as to identify trends and to...: Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the...

  2. 76 FR 16813 - Proposed Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1024-0038

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    ... 1993 Government Performance and Results Act, as amended. This request for OMB approval includes local... Report'' that includes the Cumulative Products Table (which compares actual to proposed performance), a.... This set of information collections has an impact on State, tribal, and local governments that wish to...

  3. 75 FR 31789 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the Agency's... Performance Measures: Use: Part C Sponsors provide medical coverage through at-risk arrangements with CMS... Executive Order 13410, ``Promoting Quality and Efficient Health Care in Federal Government Administered or...

  4. 76 FR 20365 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure...

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  9. How social information can improve estimation accuracy in human groups.

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    Jayles, Bertrand; Kim, Hye-Rin; Escobedo, Ramón; Cezera, Stéphane; Blanchet, Adrien; Kameda, Tatsuya; Sire, Clément; Theraulaz, Guy

    2017-11-21

    In our digital and connected societies, the development of social networks, online shopping, and reputation systems raises the questions of how individuals use social information and how it affects their decisions. We report experiments performed in France and Japan, in which subjects could update their estimates after having received information from other subjects. We measure and model the impact of this social information at individual and collective scales. We observe and justify that, when individuals have little prior knowledge about a quantity, the distribution of the logarithm of their estimates is close to a Cauchy distribution. We find that social influence helps the group improve its properly defined collective accuracy. We quantify the improvement of the group estimation when additional controlled and reliable information is provided, unbeknownst to the subjects. We show that subjects' sensitivity to social influence permits us to define five robust behavioral traits and increases with the difference between personal and group estimates. We then use our data to build and calibrate a model of collective estimation to analyze the impact on the group performance of the quantity and quality of information received by individuals. The model quantitatively reproduces the distributions of estimates and the improvement of collective performance and accuracy observed in our experiments. Finally, our model predicts that providing a moderate amount of incorrect information to individuals can counterbalance the human cognitive bias to systematically underestimate quantities and thereby improve collective performance. Copyright © 2017 the Author(s). Published by PNAS.

  10. How social information can improve estimation accuracy in human groups

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    Jayles, Bertrand; Kim, Hye-rin; Cezera, Stéphane; Blanchet, Adrien; Kameda, Tatsuya; Sire, Clément; Theraulaz, Guy

    2017-01-01

    In our digital and connected societies, the development of social networks, online shopping, and reputation systems raises the questions of how individuals use social information and how it affects their decisions. We report experiments performed in France and Japan, in which subjects could update their estimates after having received information from other subjects. We measure and model the impact of this social information at individual and collective scales. We observe and justify that, when individuals have little prior knowledge about a quantity, the distribution of the logarithm of their estimates is close to a Cauchy distribution. We find that social influence helps the group improve its properly defined collective accuracy. We quantify the improvement of the group estimation when additional controlled and reliable information is provided, unbeknownst to the subjects. We show that subjects’ sensitivity to social influence permits us to define five robust behavioral traits and increases with the difference between personal and group estimates. We then use our data to build and calibrate a model of collective estimation to analyze the impact on the group performance of the quantity and quality of information received by individuals. The model quantitatively reproduces the distributions of estimates and the improvement of collective performance and accuracy observed in our experiments. Finally, our model predicts that providing a moderate amount of incorrect information to individuals can counterbalance the human cognitive bias to systematically underestimate quantities and thereby improve collective performance. PMID:29118142

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    ...In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and as part of an effort to streamline the process to seek feedback from the public on service delivery, the Department of Defense announces a proposed generic information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. 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 information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

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  1. 78 FR 78938 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    ...In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and as part of an effort to streamline the process to seek feedback from the public on service delivery, the Department of Defense announces a proposed generic information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. 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 information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

  2. 75 FR 50985 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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  4. 77 FR 59399 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request

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  5. 76 FR 65190 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

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  6. 75 FR 11552 - Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Aviation...

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  7. 78 FR 54660 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request

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    ...As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and further ways to reduce the information burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid Control Number.

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  5. Post-Remediation Evaluation of EVO Treatment: How Can We Improve Performance

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    2017-11-15

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  15. Self-organized flexible leadership promotes collective intelligence in human groups

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    Kurvers, Ralf H. J. M.; Wolf, Max; Naguib, Marc; Krause, Jens

    2015-01-01

    Collective intelligence refers to the ability of groups to outperform individual decision-makers. At present, relatively little is known about the mechanisms promoting collective intelligence in natural systems. We here test a novel mechanism generating collective intelligence: self-organization according to information quality. We tested this mechanism by performing simulated predator detection experiments using human groups. By continuously tracking the personal information of all members prior to collective decisions, we found that individuals adjusted their response time during collective decisions to the accuracy of their personal information. When individuals possessed accurate personal information, they decided quickly during collective decisions providing accurate information to the other group members. By contrast, when individuals had inaccurate personal information, they waited longer, allowing them to use social information before making a decision. Individuals deciding late during collective decisions had an increased probability of changing their decision leading to increased collective accuracy. Our results thus show that groups can self-organize according to the information accuracy of their members, thereby promoting collective intelligence. Interestingly, we find that individuals flexibly acted both as leader and as follower depending on the quality of their personal information at any particular point in time. PMID:27019718

  16. 75 FR 8408 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    ...Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), and as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting the general public or other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed continuing information collection. The NSF will publish periodic summaries of the proposed projects. 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 to 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.

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  20. 78 FR 50022 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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  2. 77 FR 64462 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-10-22

    ... information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have...

  3. 75 FR 58389 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act...

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    ... proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our... and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected... INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ernest Woodson, Procurement Analyst, Contract Policy Branch, at telephone (202) 501...

  4. 76 FR 27049 - Information Collection Being Submitted for Review by the Federal Communications Commission

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-10

    ...As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) ways to further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid OMB control number.

  5. 75 FR 54878 - Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-09-09

    ... (Interstate Common line Support (ICLS)) to replace implicit support in interstate access charges with explicit... performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility...

  6. 77 FR 2566 - Comment Request for Information Collection for a Three-Year Extension of the Labor Exchange...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-18

    ... pertain to: (1) Performance measures on job counseling, training and placement programs of the Department... veterans reemployment initiatives has necessitated collection of additional information on groups of...

  7. SCIENCE BRIEF: CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF COLLECTION SYSTEMS

    EPA Science Inventory

    To assess the condition of a collection system, data and information are gathered through observation, direct inspection, investigation, and indirect monitoring and reporting. An analysis of the data and information helps determine the structural, operational, and performance sta...

  8. 77 FR 42753 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for Identification Card

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-20

    ... the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency... Card which is used to gain access to CBP security areas. This form is usually completed by licensed...

  9. 75 FR 71129 - Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-11-22

    ...The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, and (e) ways to further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a currently valid OMB control number.

  10. 76 FR 7565 - Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-02-10

    ...The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, and (e) ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a currently valid OMB control number.

  11. Cluster-based query expansion using external collections in medical information retrieval.

    PubMed

    Oh, Heung-Seon; Jung, Yuchul

    2015-12-01

    Utilizing external collections to improve retrieval performance is challenging research because various test collections are created for different purposes. Improving medical information retrieval has also gained much attention as various types of medical documents have become available to researchers ever since they started storing them in machine processable formats. In this paper, we propose an effective method of utilizing external collections based on the pseudo relevance feedback approach. Our method incorporates the structure of external collections in estimating individual components in the final feedback model. Extensive experiments on three medical collections (TREC CDS, CLEF eHealth, and OHSUMED) were performed, and the results were compared with a representative expansion approach utilizing the external collections to show the superiority of our method. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  12. Participatory Learning through Behavioral and Cognitive Engagements in an Online Collective Information Searching Activity

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Lin, Chia-Ching; Tsai, Chin-Chung

    2012-01-01

    This study aimed to investigate the relationships between college students' behavioral and cognitive engagements while performing an online collective information searching (CIS) activity. The activity aimed to assist the students in utilizing a social bookmarking application to exploit the Internet in a collective manner. A group of 101 college…

  13. 75 FR 78965 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Customer/Stakeholder...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-12-17

    ... surveys will be used to improve NAHMS Descriptive Reports and to evaluate customer/stakeholder... performance. The NAHMS staff will obtain feedback from Study Participant Surveys and NAHMS Descriptive Reports...) concerning our information collection. These comments will help us: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of...

  14. 77 FR 44269 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: List of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-27

    ... of Management and Budget, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer. The best way to ensure your comments are received... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including... persons or employees authorized to possess explosive materials to ATF. Such report must be submitted...

  15. 75 FR 62536 - Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-10-12

    ... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the...: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: This collection does... has been designated an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC), and that services a study area with...

  16. 78 FR 37546 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Evaluation of the...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-06-21

    ... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FDA's functions, including whether the... multiple, discrete waves of media advertising planned for the campaigns. Outcome Evaluation Study The..., 8,281 completes at the second followup, and 6,625 completes at the third followup survey waves. The...

  17. 77 FR 36575 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-19

    ... proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency... (SGPLEA). This survey builds upon the previous eight waves of the BJS-sponsored surveys in the Law... from wave to wave. In addition to core issues concerning the number and type of agencies, the nature...

  18. 78 FR 59720 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested; Training...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-09-27

    ... Request for Non-ATF Employees ACTION: 30-Day notice. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the... Form/Collection: Training Registration Request for Non-ATF Employees. (3) Agency form number, if any...

  19. 76 FR 31339 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-31

    ... extension of the currently approved tool for the collection of ambulatory care clinical performance measure...: Medicare Demonstration Ambulatory Care Quality Measure Performance Assessment Tool (``PAT''); Use: This... based system. This system will also provide a platform for developing tools to collect clinical quality...

  20. 78 FR 19018 - Comment Request for Information Collection: Program Reporting and Performance Standards System...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-28

    ... collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A... ages of 14-21 rather than between the ages of 14-24. Also, the ETA 9084 and 9085 will now reflect the..., Section 166 CSP and SYSP to assess the performance and delivery of services. 2. In addition, ETA requests...

  1. 77 FR 2743 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Choice Neighborhoods Evaluation...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-19

    ... whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of... research team proposes conducting a multi-wave survey that tracks a representative sample of the original...

  2. 78 FR 52564 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Survey of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-23

    ... primary indicator of national progress in providing every working man and woman safe and healthful working...: Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the...

  3. 76 FR 27633 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-12

    ... of the Information: GIPSA employees use the information to guide them in the performance of their... performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b..., Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their...

  4. 75 FR 18240 - Comment Request: National Science Foundation-Applicant Survey

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-04-09

    ...The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request renewed clearance of this 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 action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years. 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.

  5. 76 FR 11822 - Comment Request: National Science Foundation-Applicant Survey

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-03

    ...The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request renewed clearance of this 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 action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years. 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.

  6. 77 FR 18306 - Agency Information Collection; Activity Under OMB Review; Airline Service Quality Performance

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-03-27

    ... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Research & Innovative Technology Administration [Docket ID No. RITA... Performance AGENCY: Research & Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), Bureau of Transportation... travelers information concerning the on-time performance history of flights that they are considering...

  7. 78 FR 32459 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Reporting...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-05-30

    ... for OMB Review; Comment Request; Reporting and Performance Standards for Workforce Investment Act...) revision titled, ``Reporting and Performance Standards for Workforce Investment Act Indian and Native... collections are the basis of the performance standards system for Workforce Investment Act section 166...

  8. 78 FR 79418 - Agency Information Collection Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-12-30

    ...The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), intends to extend for three years, an information collection request (OMB Control Number 1910-1700) with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The proposed voluntary collection will request that an individual or an authorized designee provide pertinent information for easy record retrieval allowing for increased efficiencies and quicker processing. Pertinent information includes the requester's name, shipping address, phone number, email address, previous work location, the action requested and any identifying data that will help locate the records (e.g., maiden name, occupational license number, time and place of employment). Comments are invited on: (a) whether the extended 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, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 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.

  9. 78 FR 26613 - Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-05-07

    ... announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's (RBS) intention to request an extension for a currently... information is necessary for the proper performance of RBS functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of RBS' estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of...

  10. 78 FR 22023 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-04-12

    ..., FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB... fleet. The data is needed to assure system performance meets that predicted at the time of certification... information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget...

  11. 78 FR 15015 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-08

    ... performance of the Agency's function; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the... techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. 1. Type of... help determine the medical necessity of certain items. The CMS requires CMNs where there may be a...

  12. 78 FR 48413 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Antiboycott...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-08

    ... Respondents: 15. Estimated Time per Response: 10 for medium-size companies; 600 hours for large-size companies... proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical... proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the...

  13. 75 FR 69095 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Revision of an Existing Information Collection; Comment...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-11-10

    ... necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency's, including whether the information... Status--For Academic and Language Students/ICE Form I- 20 (Students). 90,000 Certificate of 0.5 Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status--For Academic and Language Students/ICE Form I- 20 (Spouse...

  14. 75 FR 28327 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2001-24

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-05-20

    ... consent to change its method of accounting for cash advances on commissions paid to its agents must agree... information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records... for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall...

  15. 76 FR 54246 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment; Notice of Public...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-08-31

    ... Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment; Notice of Public Interest for the FY12 Transformation.... This Notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: FY12 Transformation Initiative... under the Transformation Initiative (TI) account. The maximum grant performance period is for 24 months...

  16. 75 FR 41214 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-15

    ... proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical.../Collection: Non-Immigrant Checkout Letter. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of... abstract: Primary: Individual or Households. When an alien (other than one who is required to depart under...

  17. Two Trackers Are Better than One: Information about the Co-actor's Actions and Performance Scores Contribute to the Collective Benefit in a Joint Visuospatial Task.

    PubMed

    Wahn, Basil; Kingstone, Alan; König, Peter

    2017-01-01

    When humans collaborate, they often distribute task demands in order to reach a higher performance compared to performing the same task alone (i.e., a collective benefit). Here, we tested to what extent receiving information about the actions of a co-actor, performance scores, or receiving both types of information impacts the collective benefit in a collaborative multiple object tracking task. In a between-subject design, pairs of individuals jointly tracked a subset of target objects among several moving distractor objects on a computer screen for a 100 trials. At the end of a trial, pairs received performance scores (Experiment 1), information about their partner's target selections (Experiment 2), or both types of information (Experiment 3). In all experiments, the performance of the pair exceeded the individual performances and the simulated performance of two independent individuals combined. Initially, when receiving both types of information (Experiment 3), pairs achieved the highest performance and divided task demands most efficiently compared to the other two experiments. Over time, performances and the ability to divide task demands for pairs receiving a single type of information converged with those receiving both, suggesting that pairs' coordination strategies become equally effective over time across experiments. However, pairs' performances never reached a theoretical limit of performance in all experiments. For distributing task demands, members of a pair predominantly used a left-right division of labor strategy (i.e., the leftmost targets were tracked by one co-actor while the rightmost targets were tracked by the other co-actor). Overall, findings of the present study suggest that receiving information about actions of a co-actor, performance scores, or receiving both enables pairs to devise effective division of labor strategies in a collaborative visuospatial task. However, when pairs had both types of information available, the formation of division of labor strategies was facilitated, indicating that pairs benefited the most from having both types of information available (i.e., actions about the co-actor and performance scores). Findings are applicable to circumstances in which humans need to perform collaborative visuospatial tasks that are time-critical and/or only allow a very limited exchange of information between co-actors.

  18. 75 FR 58421 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-09-24

    ...The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. This information is collected by Ginnie Mae from issuers/customers that participate in its Mortgage-Backed Securities programs to monitor performance and compliance with established rules and regulations.

  19. Army Logistician. Volume 35, Issue 5, September-October 2003

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2003-10-01

    Report Documentation Page Form ApprovedOMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per...and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information...designed to deliver performance-enhancing natu- ral food elements to troops in the field. The gel con- tains a mixture of glucose and maltodextrin —a

  20. 75 FR 27733 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Standard for the...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-05-18

    ... Collection of Information--Mattresses and Mattress Pads'' and e-mailed to the Office of the Secretary at cpsc... assure that a mattress or mattress pad will resist ignition from a smoldering cigarette. The standard... cigarette test performed but they will be testing only two surfaces rather than the required six surfaces...

  1. 77 FR 3477 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-24

    ... collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3... submitted to CMS through the 372 web-based form. The report is used by CMS to compare actual data in the... provided is compared to that in the Medicaid Statistical Information System (CMS-R-284, OCN 0938-0345...

  2. 76 FR 27350 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed collection comments requested Race and...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-11

    ... Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer. The best way to ensure your comments are...: --Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the... and National Origin data on all employees and new hires to meet diversity/EEO goals and act as a...

  3. 78 FR 41386 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-07-10

    ... eGrants performance measurement module for the Social Innovation Fund (SIF), instructions for... National and Community Service, Social Innovation Fund; Attention: Keisha Kersey, Program Officer, Room... report will be completed by Social Innovation Fund grantees. The purpose of this information collection...

  4. 75 FR 1591 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Economic Performance in the Commercial Stone...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-01-12

    ... Collection; Comment Request; Economic Performance in the Commercial Stone Crab and Lobster Fisheries in... commercial fishermen in Florida's stone crab and lobster fisheries. The survey intends to collect economic... from approximately 1,000 commercial stone crab and lobster fishermen who do not live in the Florida...

  5. 78 FR 47676 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; National Professional Development...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-06

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED-2013-ICCD-0100] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; National Professional Development Program: Grantee Performance Report AGENCY: Office of English Language Acquisition (OLEA), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance...

  6. 78 FR 32430 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Energy and Performance...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-05-30

    ...The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. HUD is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

  7. 76 FR 74830 - Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Establish an Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-12-01

    ...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 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; or (c) 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.

  8. 75 FR 52358 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Doctoral Dissertation Research...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-08-25

    ...The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. The information is being collected to select applicants for award in this statutorily created competitive grant program and to monitor performance of grantees to ensure they meet statutory and program goals and requirements.

  9. 75 FR 52358 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Historically Black Colleges and...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-08-25

    ...The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. The information is being collected to select applicants for award in this statutorily created competitive grant program and to monitor performance of grantees to ensure they meet statutory and program goals and requirements.

  10. 77 FR 26824 - Agency Information Collection; Activity Under OMB Review; Submission of Audit Reports-Part 248

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-05-07

    ... RITA 2008-0002] Agency Information Collection; Activity Under OMB Review; Submission of Audit Reports.... SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Approval No. 2138-0004. Title: Submission of Audit Reports--Part 248. Form No... having an annual audit must file a statement that no such audit has been performed. In lieu of the audit...

  11. 48 CFR 570.306 - Evaluating offers.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... officers; (3) Other sources; or (4) Past performance information collected under FAR 42.15 and available through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) at http://www.ppirs.gov. (d) The... projects in accordance with 515.305 and FAR 15.305(a)(2). Obtain information through: (1) Questionnaires...

  12. 48 CFR 570.306 - Evaluating offers.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... officers; (3) Other sources; or (4) Past performance information collected under FAR 42.15 and available through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) at http://www.ppirs.gov. (d) The... projects in accordance with 515.305 and FAR 15.305(a)(2). Obtain information through: (1) Questionnaires...

  13. 48 CFR 570.306 - Evaluating offers.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... officers; (3) Other sources; or (4) Past performance information collected under FAR 42.15 and available through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) at http://www.ppirs.gov. (d) The... projects in accordance with 515.305 and FAR 15.305(a)(2). Obtain information through: (1) Questionnaires...

  14. 48 CFR 570.306 - Evaluating offers.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... officers; (3) Other sources; or (4) Past performance information collected under FAR 42.15 and available through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) at http://www.ppirs.gov. (d) The... projects in accordance with 515.305 and FAR 15.305(a)(2). Obtain information through: (1) Questionnaires...

  15. Nebraska data collection.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-12-01

    Automated pavement performance data collection is a method that uses advanced technology to collect detailed road surface : distress information at traffic speed. Agencies are driven to use automated survey techniques to enhance or replace their : cu...

  16. 78 FR 44553 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Veterans Upward Bound Annual...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-07-24

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED-2013-ICCD-0095] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Veterans Upward Bound Annual Performance Report AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork...

  17. 77 FR 42547 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-19

    ... governing the design, materials, construction, and performance of aircraft, engines, and propellers as may... certificated aircraft, and that continued airworthiness is maintained. Respondents: Approximately 150 manufacturers, repair stations, aircraft owner/operators, and air carriers. Frequency: Information is collected...

  18. 76 FR 42734 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-07-19

    ... for OMB Review; Comment Request; Unemployment Insurance Facilitation of Claimant Reemployment ACTION... (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Unemployment Insurance Facilitation of... their first unemployment insurance (UI) payment. The data will be used to measure performance under the...

  19. 78 FR 64929 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Annual Performance Reports for Title...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-10-30

    ...; Comment Request; Annual Performance Reports for Title III and Title V Grantees AGENCY: Office of... notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: Annual Performance Reports for Title III and Title V Grantees. OMB Control Number: 1840-0766. Type of Review: Extension without change of an...

  20. 77 FR 25718 - Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-05-01

    ... Protection and Advocacy Systems Program Performance Report. OMB No.: 0980-0160. Description: This information... a program Performance Report for the preceding fiscal year of activities and accomplishments and of conditions in the State. The information in the Annual Report will be aggregated into a national profile of...

  1. 76 FR 4705 - Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-01-26

    ... Protection and Advocacy Systems Program Performance Report. OMB No. 0980-0160. Description: This information... a program Performance Report for the preceding fiscal year of activities and accomplishments and of conditions in the State. The information in the Annual Report will be aggregated into a national profile of...

  2. Global information sampling in the honey bee

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Johnson, Brian R.

    2008-06-01

    Central to the question of task allocation in social insects is how workers acquire information. Patrolling is a curious behavior in which bees meander over the face of the comb inspecting cells. Several authors have suggested it allows bees to collect global information, but this has never been formally evaluated. This study explores this hypothesis by answering three questions. First, do bees gather information in a consistent manner as they patrol? Second, do they move far enough to get a sense of task demand in distant areas of the nest? And third, is patrolling a commonly performed task? Focal animal observations were used to address the first two predictions, while a scan sampling study was used to address the third. The results were affirmative for each question. While patrolling, workers collected information by performing periodic clusters of cell inspections. Patrolling bees not only traveled far enough to frequently change work zone; they often visited every part of the nest. Finally, the majority of the bees in the middle-age caste were shown to move throughout the nest over the course of a few hours in a manner suggestive of patrolling. Global information collection is contrary to much current theory, which assumes that workers respond to local information only. This study thus highlights the nonmutually exclusive nature of various information collection regimes in social insects.

  3. 75 FR 78682 - Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-12-16

    ..., reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood... Corporation's AmeriCorps' Member Feedback Survey (formerly known as AmeriCorps' Performance Measurement... title change to the AmeriCorps' Member Feedback Survey, from AmeriCorps' Performance Measurement...

  4. 77 FR 23273 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request: Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Counseling...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-04-18

    ... Collection; Comment Request: Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Counseling Client Survey AGENCY: Office of the... information: Title of Proposal: Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Counseling Client Survey. OMB Control Number... reverse mortgage counseling. As part of HUD's evaluation of its HECM counseling program, performance...

  5. 76 FR 39394 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-07-06

    ... within the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has contracted with Decision Information Resources, Inc. and Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. to assess the procedures for collecting and reporting program performance and evaluation data for eleven ED grant programs. These audits and assessments will provide ED with...

  6. 78 FR 22544 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

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    2013-04-16

    ... requested concerning whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance... entities; State, local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 760 respondents and 760... basic cable service, cable programming service, and equipment. The report must compare the prices...

  7. Santa Margarita Estuary Water Quality Monitoring Data

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2018-02-01

    ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION The work described in this report was performed for the Water Quality Section of the Environmental Security Marine Corps Base...water quality model calibration given interest and the necessary resources. The dataset should also inform the stakeholders and Regional Board on...period. Several additional ancillary datasets were collected during the monitoring timeframe that provide key information though they were not collected

  8. 75 FR 35117 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-5504, Application for a U.S. Passport...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-06-21

    ... permit the Department to: Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed... descriptive information on the data page of the passport; or (c) the passport holder wishes to obtain a fully...

  9. 78 FR 8150 - Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-02-05

    ... three components: the ``Design and Implementation Study,'' the ``Performance Analysis Study,'' and the...- Component Evaluation--Data Collection Related to the Performance Analysis Study and the Impact and the In-depth Implementation Study. OMB No.: 0970-0398 Description: The Office of Data Analysis, Research, and...

  10. 77 FR 25706 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-05-01

    ... ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial... sections of the collection instrument to reflect changes in the performance measures as approved by OMB and which will capture appropriate data for the Corporation's required performance measurement reporting...

  11. 75 FR 28631 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Emergency Comment Request; Indian...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-05-21

    ... DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR-5281-N-39] Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Emergency Comment Request; Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG... Notice: Indian Housing Block Grant Program (Combined Indian Housing Plan and Annual Performance Reporting...

  12. 78 FR 34112 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) To Perform a...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-06-06

    ..., 1601-- NEW SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Health Affairs, Chemical Defense... DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Expressions... and Budget. Comments should be addressed to OMB Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security and sent...

  13. 75 FR 68330 - Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-11-05

    ... with DoD 4145.26-M, DoD Contractors' Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives, and minimize risk of mishaps; [cir] Identify the place of performance of all ammunition and explosives work; and [cir] Ensure... Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives. In addition, this information collection requires DoD...

  14. 78 FR 65622 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for...

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    2013-11-01

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED-2013-ICCD-0100] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; National Professional Development Program: Grantee Performance Report AGENCY: Office of English Language Acquisition...

  15. 78 FR 78344 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for...

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    2013-12-26

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED-2013-ICCD-0135] Agency Information Collection Activities... Equivalency Program (HEP) Annual Performance Report AGENCY: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995...

  16. 76 FR 50218 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-08-12

    ... about the thermal performance characteristics of home insulation products. The R-value of an insulation signifies the insulation's degree of resistance to the flow of heat. This information tells consumers how... the FTC rule on ``Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation'' (R-value Rule or Rule). That clearance...

  17. 78 FR 42937 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Fund for the Improvement of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-07-18

    ... Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) programs: Comprehensive(84.116B), European Union-United States (84.116J), US... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED-2013-ICCD-0094] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Annual and Final Performance...

  18. 77 FR 71583 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-12-03

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED-2012-ICCD-0066] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Education Jobs Annual Performance Report AGENCY: Office of the Deputy Secretary, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice...

  19. 78 FR 22855 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Annual Performance Report for...

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    2013-04-17

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED-2013-ICCD-0054] Agency Information Collection Activities... Degree Program (HBCU) AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED... Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Room 2E103, Washington, DC 20202-4537...

  20. 77 FR 71405 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for...

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    2012-11-30

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED-2012-ICCD-0064] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Early Reading First: Grant Performance Report AGENCY: Department of Education (ED), Office of Elementary and Secondary...

  1. 75 FR 37815 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Two-Year Extension of an Existing Information...

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    2010-06-30

    ... measures, collects data on overall project performance related to the Bureau's strategic goals, objectives, outcomes, and indicators. Progress will be measured based on the objectives of the grant project, and... health professions and nursing education and training programs. The reporting system measures the grantee...

  2. 77 FR 50495 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Information...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-08-21

    ... www.regulations.gov Web site is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your... public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select ``search,'' then key in the... homes under Home Performance with ENERGY STAR and ENERGY STAR's HVAC Quality Installation program...

  3. 78 FR 16364 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1128

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-14

    ... change in a taxpayer's annual accounting period be approved by the Secretary. Under regulation section 1... the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a... the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have...

  4. 75 FR 33892 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request For Regulation Project

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    2010-06-15

    ... request the consent of the Commissioner to change their methods of accounting for the capitalization of... number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the...

  5. 75 FR 10024 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1128

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-03-04

    ... in a taxpayer's annual accounting period be approved by the Secretary. Under regulation section 1.442... the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a... the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have...

  6. 78 FR 40549 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-07-05

    ... request the consent of the Commissioner to change their methods of accounting for the capitalization of... number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the...

  7. 76 FR 5841 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-02-02

    ... renewal of program accountability and communication data collections (e.g., surveys, face-to-face and... Performance and Results Acts (GPRA) of 1993. Under this generic survey clearance (OMB 3145-0136), data from... descriptive information gathered from education and training projects that are funded by NSF. Most programs...

  8. 76 FR 14440 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2011-03-16

    ... 40-F is used by investors in making investment decisions with respect to the securities of such... performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b... to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize...

  9. 78 FR 38957 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Race to the Top-Early Learning...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-06-28

    ... Department of Defense and Full- Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, and the Department of Education... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED-2013-ICCD-0085] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Race to the Top--Early Learning Challenge Annual Performance Report AGENCY: Office of...

  10. 76 FR 16850 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Agency Form DS-4127, NEA/PI Online Performance...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-25

    ... Form DS- 4127, NEA/PI Online Performance Reporting System (PRS), OMB Control Number 1405-0183. ACTION... Collection: NEA/PI Online Performance Reporting System (PRS). OMB Control Number: 1405-0183. Type of Request: Renewal. Originating Office: NEA/PI. Form Number: DS-4127. Respondents: Recipients of NEA/PI grants...

  11. 75 FR 41214 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-15

    ... a brief abstract: Primary: Individual or Households, Business or other non-profit. The information... necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will...

  12. An information spreading model based on online social networks

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Wang, Tao; He, Juanjuan; Wang, Xiaoxia

    2018-01-01

    Online social platforms are very popular in recent years. In addition to spreading information, users could review or collect information on online social platforms. According to the information spreading rules of online social network, a new information spreading model, namely IRCSS model, is proposed in this paper. It includes sharing mechanism, reviewing mechanism, collecting mechanism and stifling mechanism. Mean-field equations are derived to describe the dynamics of the IRCSS model. Moreover, the steady states of reviewers, collectors and stiflers and the effects of parameters on the peak values of reviewers, collectors and sharers are analyzed. Finally, numerical simulations are performed on different networks. Results show that collecting mechanism and reviewing mechanism, as well as the connectivity of the network, make information travel wider and faster, and compared to WS network and ER network, the speed of reviewing, sharing and collecting information is fastest on BA network.

  13. 78 FR 51172 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-20

    ... DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD-2008-HA-0180] Proposed Collection... collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency...

  14. 77 FR 2510 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Quarterly Financial Report

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-18

    ... scope of collection. The current collection includes the Manufacturing, Mining, Wholesale Trade, Retail... economic indicator that also provides financial data essential to the estimation of key Government measures of national economic performance. The importance of this data collection is reflected by the granting...

  15. 78 FR 37245 - Submission for Review: OPM Form 1203-FX, Occupational Questionnaire

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-06-20

    ...The Automated Systems Management Branch, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on an existing information collection request (ICR) 3206-0040, Occupational Questionnaire, OPM Form 1203-FX. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger-Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104- 106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of OPM, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of OPM's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. 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, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.

  16. 77 FR 3843 - Agency Information Collection (Procedures, and Security for Government Financing) Activities...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-25

    ...: 2900-0688. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Data collected under... continue contract performance if payments are reduced or suspended upon a finding of fraud. VA will use the...

  17. Management of ATM-based networks supporting multimedia medical information systems

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Whitman, Robert A.; Blaine, G. James; Fritz, Kevin; Goodgold, Ken; Heisinger, Patrick

    1997-05-01

    Medical information systems are acquiring the ability to collect and deliver many different types of medical information. In support of the increased network demands necessitated by these expanded capabilities, asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) based networks are being deployed in medical care systems. While ATM supplies a much greater line rate than currently deployed networks, the management and standards surrounding ATM are yet to mature. This paper explores the management and control issues surrounding an ATM network supporting medical information systems, and examines how management impacts network performance and robustness. A multivendor ATM network at the BJC Health System/Washington University and the applications using the network are discussed. Performance information for specific applications is presented and analyzed. Network management's influence on application reliability is outlined. The information collected is used to show how ATM network standards and management tools influence network reliability and performance. Performance of current applications using the ATM network is discussed. Special attention is given to issues encountered in implementation of hypertext transfer protocol over ATM internet protocol (IP) communications. A classical IP ATM implementation yields greater than twenty percent higher network performance over LANE. Maximum performance for a host's suite of applications can be obtained by establishing multiple individually engineered IP links through its ATM network connection.

  18. 78 FR 8159 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-02-05

    ... Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Customer Satisfaction instruments (OMB No. 0930-0197). CSAT is not seeking... under CSAT Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Customer Satisfaction form (OMB 0930- 0197...: Technical assistance events, meetings, and trainings. An ATTC technical assistance event is defined as a...

  19. 77 FR 24689 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests; Office of Postsecondary Education; Graduate...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-04-25

    ... Postsecondary Education; Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Performance Report SUMMARY: Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) grantees must submit a performance report annually... in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: Graduate...

  20. 77 FR 56194 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests; Office of the Secretary; Education Jobs...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-09-12

    ... Secretary; Education Jobs Annual Performance Report SUMMARY: The Education Jobs program provides $10 billion in assistance to States to save or create education jobs. Jobs funded under this program include... of Collection: Education Jobs Annual Performance Report. OMB Control Number: Pending. Type of Review...

  1. Combinatoric Models of Information Retrieval Ranking Methods and Performance Measures for Weakly-Ordered Document Collections

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Church, Lewis

    2010-01-01

    This dissertation answers three research questions: (1) What are the characteristics of a combinatoric measure, based on the Average Search Length (ASL), that performs the same as a probabilistic version of the ASL?; (2) Does the combinatoric ASL measure produce the same performance result as the one that is obtained by ranking a collection of…

  2. 78 FR 46674 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-01

    ... Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey... education and research, and attract qualified students to the field of transportation. The Eisenhower... transportation education programs, also serving as a management tool to measure program performance and evaluate...

  3. 76 FR 27655 - Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information; Imposition...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-12

    ..., performed by an independent certified public accountant, of its security service fee activities and accounts...] Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information; Imposition and..., DHS. ACTION: 60-day Notice. SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public...

  4. 77 FR 5581 - Submission for Review: Financial Resources Questionnaire (RI 34-1, RI 34-17) and Notice of Amount...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-02-03

    ... OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Submission for Review: Financial Resources Questionnaire (RI 34- 1... opportunity to comment on a revised information collection request (ICR) 3206-0167, Financial Resources... whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the...

  5. 78 FR 78969 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-12-27

    ... utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2... 1412 of the Affordable Care Act and 45 CFR part 155 subpart D, an Exchange makes an advance... the individual meets the income and other requirements for advance payments and the amount of the...

  6. 75 FR 81270 - Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-12-27

    ... performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility...-of-return carriers (Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS)) to replace implicit support in interstate access charges with explicit support that is portable to all eligible telecommunications carriers. The...

  7. 78 FR 3394 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Performance...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-01-16

    ... other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Billy DeLancey, Food and Nutrition...://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically. All... submit one review schedule every one, two or three years, depending on the project area make-up of the...

  8. 76 FR 75868 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-12-05

    ... announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's (RBS) intention to request an extension of a currently... requested is vital to RBS for prudent loan servicing, credit decisions, and reasonable program monitoring... the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of RBS...

  9. 78 FR 48914 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Reinstatement, Without Change, of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-12

    ... submit the following information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and... performing certain audits, the auditing principles which apply to certain audits, and the accounting principles which must be followed in reports filed with the NCUA Board. DATES: Comments will be accepted...

  10. 78 FR 59380 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Reinstatement, Without Change, of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-09-26

    ... submit the following information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and... required of persons performing certain audits, the auditing principles which apply to certain audits, and the accounting principles which must be followed. DATES: Comments will be accepted until October 28...

  11. 76 FR 9579 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2011-02-18

    ... Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) Security Consent Form; Use: The primary function of the... proposed information collection for the proper performance of the Agency's function; (2) the accuracy of.... Form CMS-37 is the primary document used by CMS in developing the national Medicaid budget estimates...

  12. 78 FR 54636 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for...

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    2013-09-05

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED-2013-ICCD-0085] Agency Information Collection Activities...--Early Learning Challenge Annual Performance Report AGENCY: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.... Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Room 2E115, Washington, DC 20202-4537. FOR FURTHER...

  13. 77 FR 66958 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for...

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    2012-11-08

    ... Discretionary Grant Performance Report AGENCY: Department of Education (ED), Office of Vocational and Adult.... chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a new information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited... request (ICR) that is described below. The Department of Education is especially interested in public...

  14. 77 FR 48973 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests; Office of Vocational and Adult Education...

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    2012-08-15

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests; Office of Vocational... such as quarterly or semi-annual performance and/or financial reporting. DATES: Interested persons are... Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that Federal agencies provide interested parties an...

  15. 78 FR 68429 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-11-14

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED-2013-ICCD-0116] Agency Information Collection Activities... Fellowship Program Final Performance Report AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C...

  16. 77 FR 36009 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Extension of a...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-15

    ...; Victims of Crime Act, Crime Victim Assistance Grant Program, State Performance Report ACTION: 60-Day Notice. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC... instructions or additional information, please contact DeLano Foster 202-616-3612, Office for Victims of Crime...

  17. 78 FR 45275 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Training...

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    2013-07-26

    ... Request for Non-ATF Employees ACTION: 60-Day notice. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol... performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility... Request for Non-ATF Employees (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the...

  18. 75 FR 17151 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, OMB No...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-04-05

    .... 1660--NEW; FEMA Form 089-23, Buffer Zone Plan; FEMA Form 089-23A, Vulnerability Reduction Purchasing...-23A, Vulnerability Reduction Purchasing Plan. Abstract: The information collection activity is the... enables FEMA to evaluate applications and make award decisions, monitor ongoing performance and manage the...

  19. An electronic specimen collection protocol schema (eSCPS). Document architecture for specimen management and the exchange of specimen collection protocols between biobanking information systems.

    PubMed

    Eminaga, O; Semjonow, A; Oezguer, E; Herden, J; Akbarov, I; Tok, A; Engelmann, U; Wille, S

    2014-01-01

    The integrity of collection protocols in biobanking is essential for a high-quality sample preparation process. However, there is not currently a well-defined universal method for integrating collection protocols in the biobanking information system (BIMS). Therefore, an electronic schema of the collection protocol that is based on Extensible Markup Language (XML) is required to maintain the integrity and enable the exchange of collection protocols. The development and implementation of an electronic specimen collection protocol schema (eSCPS) was performed at two institutions (Muenster and Cologne) in three stages. First, we analyzed the infrastructure that was already established at both the biorepository and the hospital information systems of these institutions and determined the requirements for the sufficient preparation of specimens and documentation. Second, we designed an eSCPS according to these requirements. Finally, a prospective study was conducted to implement and evaluate the novel schema in the current BIMS. We designed an eSCPS that provides all of the relevant information about collection protocols. Ten electronic collection protocols were generated using the supplementary Protocol Editor tool, and these protocols were successfully implemented in the existing BIMS. Moreover, an electronic list of collection protocols for the current studies being performed at each institution was included, new collection protocols were added, and the existing protocols were redesigned to be modifiable. The documentation time was significantly reduced after implementing the eSCPS (5 ± 2 min vs. 7 ± 3 min; p = 0.0002). The eSCPS improves the integrity and facilitates the exchange of specimen collection protocols in the existing open-source BIMS.

  20. 77 FR 22346 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Leased/Charter...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-04-13

    ... Collection; Comments Requested: Leased/Charter Flight Personnel Expedited Clearance Request ACTION: 60-day.../Collection: Leased/Charter Flight Personnel Expedited Clearance Request. (3) Agency form number, if any, and... become contract flight crew members. It is required so that USMS can perform an expedited background...

  1. A plan for application system verification tests: The value of improved meteorological information, volume 1. [economic consequences of improved meteorological information

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    1976-01-01

    The framework within which the Applications Systems Verification Tests (ASVTs) are performed and the economic consequences of improved meteorological information demonstrated is described. This framework considers the impact of improved information on decision processes, the data needs to demonstrate the economic impact of the improved information, the data availability, the methodology for determining and analyzing the collected data and demonstrating the economic impact of the improved information, and the possible methods of data collection. Three ASVTs are considered and program outlines and plans are developed for performing experiments to demonstrate the economic consequences of improved meteorological information. The ASVTs are concerned with the citrus crop in Florida, the cotton crop in Mississippi and a group of diverse crops in Oregon. The program outlines and plans include schedules, manpower estimates and funding requirements.

  2. 77 FR 16213 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-03-20

    ... ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial... align with upcoming standard performance measure requirements. To separate the currently combined Grant... performance of the functions of the Corporation, including whether the information will have practical utility...

  3. 77 FR 66190 - Submission for Review: Annuitant's Report of Earned Income, RI 30-2

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-11-02

    ...The Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a revised information collection request (ICR) 3206-0034, Annuitant's Report of Earned Income, RI 30-2. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger-Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104-106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on June 11, 2012 at Volume 77 FR 34414 allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received for this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. 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; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. 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, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of response.

  4. Design of a real-time tax-data monitoring intelligent card system

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Gu, Yajun; Bi, Guotang; Chen, Liwei; Wang, Zhiyuan

    2009-07-01

    To solve the current problem of low efficiency of domestic Oil Station's information management, Oil Station's realtime tax data monitoring system has been developed to automatically access tax data of Oil pumping machines, realizing Oil-pumping machines' real-time automatic data collection, displaying and saving. The monitoring system uses the noncontact intelligent card or network to directly collect data which can not be artificially modified and so seals the loopholes and improves the tax collection's automatic level. It can perform real-time collection and management of the Oil Station information, and find the problem promptly, achieves the automatic management for the entire process covering Oil sales accounting and reporting. It can also perform remote query to the Oil Station's operation data. This system has broad application future and economic value.

  5. Storing and managing information artifacts collected by information analysts using a computing device

    DOEpatents

    Pike, William A; Riensche, Roderick M; Best, Daniel M; Roberts, Ian E; Whyatt, Marie V; Hart, Michelle L; Carr, Norman J; Thomas, James J

    2012-09-18

    Systems and computer-implemented processes for storage and management of information artifacts collected by information analysts using a computing device. The processes and systems can capture a sequence of interactive operation elements that are performed by the information analyst, who is collecting an information artifact from at least one of the plurality of software applications. The information artifact can then be stored together with the interactive operation elements as a snippet on a memory device, which is operably connected to the processor. The snippet comprises a view from an analysis application, data contained in the view, and the sequence of interactive operation elements stored as a provenance representation comprising operation element class, timestamp, and data object attributes for each interactive operation element in the sequence.

  6. Advanced Performance Modeling with Combined Passive and Active Monitoring

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Dovrolis, Constantine; Sim, Alex

    2015-04-15

    To improve the efficiency of resource utilization and scheduling of scientific data transfers on high-speed networks, the "Advanced Performance Modeling with combined passive and active monitoring" (APM) project investigates and models a general-purpose, reusable and expandable network performance estimation framework. The predictive estimation model and the framework will be helpful in optimizing the performance and utilization of networks as well as sharing resources with predictable performance for scientific collaborations, especially in data intensive applications. Our prediction model utilizes historical network performance information from various network activity logs as well as live streaming measurements from network peering devices. Historical network performancemore » information is used without putting extra load on the resources by active measurement collection. Performance measurements collected by active probing is used judiciously for improving the accuracy of predictions.« less

  7. The Office of Airline Information.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-01-01

    The Office of Airline Information (OAI) mandate is to collect, validate, compile and disseminate data on airline traffic, performance, finances, and fares. Each quarter, BTS Office of Airline Information (OAI) processes more than 3,800 filings sub...

  8. 78 FR 18560 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-27

    ... 1494.301), (2) performance security (section 1494.401), (3) export sales information in connection with...) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the... the bonus (section 1494.701) In addition, each exporter must maintain accurate records showing sales...

  9. 77 FR 71573 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-12-03

    ... Housing and Community Programs, Business and Cooperative Programs, Utility Programs, to request an... planning and performing construction and other development work. DATES: Comments on this notice must be... [email protected] . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: RD 1924-A, ``Planning and Performing...

  10. 78 FR 18326 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-26

    ...; Comment Request; Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science Annual Performance Report AGENCY: The Office... considered public records. Title of Collection: Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science Annual Performance...) and Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) Programs. The Department is requesting a new APR because of...

  11. 76 FR 76746 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-12-08

    ... Reservation. Most Indian leases contain the requirement to perform accounting for comparison (dual accounting) for gas produced from the lease. Lessees must elect to perform actual dual accounting as defined in 30 CFR 1206.176 or alternative dual accounting as defined in 30 CFR 1206.173. Lessees use Form MMS-4410...

  12. 76 FR 78033 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request; Correction

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-12-15

    ... 40 costs for dual accounting purposes when I do not process the gas? (c) A proposed comparable... requirement to perform accounting for comparison (dual accounting) for gas produced from the lease. Lessees must elect to perform actual dual accounting as defined in 30 CFR 1206.176 or alternative dual...

  13. 76 FR 16476 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-23

    ... public section of the written CRA performance evaluation. Type of Review: Regular review. Affected Public... purposes.\\2\\ \\1\\ 12 U.S.C. 2903. \\2\\ 12 U.S.C. 2905. Each Agency must provide written CRA evaluations of the institutions they supervise. The public portion of each written evaluation must present the Agency...

  14. 76 FR 35948 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-06-20

    ... public section of the written CRA performance evaluation. Type of Review: Regular review. Affected Public... purposes.\\2\\ \\1\\ 12 U.S.C. 2903. \\2\\ 12 U.S.C. 2905. Each Agency must prepare written CRA evaluations of the institutions they supervise. The public portion of each written evaluation must present the Agency...

  15. 78 FR 48890 - Information Collection Activities: Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS); Proposed...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-12

    ... barrel. All pieces of information are reported annually as collected during 1 calendar year and the... conducting six JSAs a day (3 JSAs for each 12 hour shift). Some contractors may perform none for a particular day, whereas others may conduct more than six per day. This estimate is an average. Estimated...

  16. 76 FR 27090 - Comment Request for Extension of Information Collection (Without Revisions): Form ETA 9033-A...

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    2011-05-10

    ... Information Collection (Without Revisions): Form ETA 9033-A, Attestation by Employers Using Alien Crewmembers..., Attestation by Employers Using Alien Crewmembers for Longshore Activities in the State of Alaska, which... Nationality Act (INA) 8 U.S.C. 1288. The INA generally prohibits the performance of longshore work by alien...

  17. 75 FR 20369 - Request for Public Comment: 30-Day Proposed Information Collection: Application for Participation...

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    2010-04-19

    ... Act of 1995 which requires a 30-day advance opportunity for public comment on the proposed information collection project, the Indian Health Service (IHS) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB... the academic performance of awardees, to place awardees at payback sites, and for awardees to request...

  18. 76 FR 33025 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 720X

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    2011-06-07

    ... of Form 720X is the result of a project to provide a uniform standard for trust fund accounting.... Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the...

  19. 78 FR 16567 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection

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    2013-03-15

    ... U.S. DOT's intermodal effort to promote the entry of women, persons with disabilities, and members... actively support the STIPDG by working closely with FHWA's Office of Human Resources, specifically the... necessary for the FHWA's performance; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burdens; (3) ways for the FHWA to...

  20. 75 FR 62913 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-3053, Statement of Consent or Special...

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    2010-10-13

    ... properly perform our functions. Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the proposed... issuance of passports to U.S. citizens and nationals under the age of 16. The primary purpose of soliciting... family circumstances. Methodology: Passport Services collects information from U.S. citizens and non...

  1. Privatization of solid waste collection services: Lessons from Gaborone

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Bolaane, Benjamin, E-mail: bolaaneb@mopipi.ub.bw; Isaac, Emmanuel, E-mail: eisaac300@gmail.com

    Highlights: • We compared efficiency and effectiveness of waste collection by the public and private sector. • Public sector performs better than private sector in some areas and vice versa. • Outsourcing waste collection in developing countries is hindered by limited capacity on contractual issues. • Outsourcing collection in developing countries is hampered by inadequate waste information. • There is need to build capacity in the public sector of developing countries to support outsourcing. - Abstract: Formal privatization of solid waste collection activities has often been flagged as a suitable intervention for some of the challenges of solid waste managementmore » experienced by developing countries. Proponents of outsourcing collection to the private sector argue that in contrast to the public sector, it is more effective and efficient in delivering services. This essay is a comparative case study of efficiency and effectiveness attributes between the public and the formal private sector, in relation to the collection of commercial waste in Gaborone. The paper is based on analysis of secondary data and key informant interviews. It was found that while, the private sector performed comparatively well in most of the chosen indicators of efficiency and effectiveness, the public sector also had areas where it had a competitive advantage. For instance, the private sector used the collection crew more efficiently, while the public sector was found to have a more reliable workforce. The study recommends that, while formal private sector participation in waste collection has some positive effects in terms of quality of service rendered, in most developing countries, it has to be enhanced by building sufficient capacity within the public sector on information about services contracted out and evaluation of performance criteria within the contracting process.« less

  2. Challenges in leveraging existing human performance data for quantifying the IDHEAS HRA method

    DOE PAGES

    Liao, Huafei N.; Groth, Katrina; Stevens-Adams, Susan

    2015-07-29

    Our article documents an exploratory study for collecting and using human performance data to inform human error probability (HEP) estimates for a new human reliability analysis (HRA) method, the IntegrateD Human Event Analysis System (IDHEAS). The method was based on cognitive models and mechanisms underlying human behaviour and employs a framework of 14 crew failure modes (CFMs) to represent human failures typical for human performance in nuclear power plant (NPP) internal, at-power events [1]. A decision tree (DT) was constructed for each CFM to assess the probability of the CFM occurring in different contexts. Data needs for IDHEAS quantification aremore » discussed. Then, the data collection framework and process is described and how the collected data were used to inform HEP estimation is illustrated with two examples. Next, five major technical challenges are identified for leveraging human performance data for IDHEAS quantification. Furthermore, these challenges reflect the data needs specific to IDHEAS. More importantly, they also represent the general issues with current human performance data and can provide insight for a path forward to support HRA data collection, use, and exchange for HRA method development, implementation, and validation.« less

  3. 76 FR 71036 - Agency Information Collection Request. 30-Day Public Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-11-16

    ... performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the... three waves of in- person data collection collected from incarcerated and released fathers and their... months post-baseline in five sites. A fourth wave of data collection at approximately 34 months, will be...

  4. 76 FR 51980 - Agency Information Collection Request. 60-Day Public Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-08-19

    ... collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3... for the evaluation will come from three waves of in- person data collection collected from... follow-up surveys at approximately 9 and 18 months post-baseline in five sites. A fourth wave of data...

  5. 77 FR 24206 - Agency Information Collection Request. 30-Day Public Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-04-23

    ... performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the... key research questions, ASPE will draw on 5 primary data collections including (1) Collecting administrative cost data from ELE and non-ELE states, (2) collecting enrollment data from ELE and non-ELE states...

  6. We can do it: the interplay of construal orientation and social comparisons under threat.

    PubMed

    Marx, David M; Stapel, Diederik A; Muller, Dominique

    2005-03-01

    The authors investigated how a collective self-construal orientation in combination with positive social comparisons "turns off" the negative effects of stereotype threat. Specifically, Experiment 1 demonstrated that stereotype threat led to increased accessibility of participants' collective self ("we"). Experiment 2 showed that this feeling of "we-ness" in the stereotype threat condition centered on the participants' stereotyped group membership and not on other important social groups (e.g., students). Experiment 3 indicated that in threat situations, when participants' collective self is accessible, positive social comparison information led to improved math test performance and less concern, whereas in nonthreat situations, when the collective self is less accessible, positive comparison information led to worse test performance and more concern. Our final experiment revealed that under stereotype threat, only those comparison targets who are competent in the relevant domain (math), rather than in domains unrelated to math (athletics), enhanced participants' math test performance. ((c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved).

  7. 76 FR 81465 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-12-28

    ...: 0535-0088. Summary of Collection: The primary function of the National Agricultural [[Page 81466...) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the...

  8. The Impact of Generic Competencies on Workplace Performance. Review of Research.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Moy, Janelle

    The impact of generic competencies on workplace performance was examined through a review of literature and evaluation research which focused on conceptualization and piloting of the following key competencies in Australia in 1993-1998: collecting, analyzing, and organizing information; communicating ideas and information; planning and organizing…

  9. Give Better Feedback on Engineering Drawings

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Cobb, Robert, Jr.; Graham, Tony; Kapur, Arjun; Rhodes, Craig; Blackwell, Ellinor

    2005-01-01

    Most, if not all, systems have a mechanism that collects information to facilitate monitoring performance. This information is primarily used to modify the system to make it more efficient in performing desired tasks and, thus, attaining desired results. Similar to electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic systems, the feedback mechanism in an…

  10. Informal Learning: A Lived Experience in a University Musicianship Class

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Mok, Annie O.

    2017-01-01

    This study investigates how a class of university music students who engaged in a "lived" experience of informal learning adopted methods and strategies to complete a self-learning "aural copying" performance assignment in a musicianship class in Hong Kong. Data were collected from observations of the performances and the…

  11. 76 FR 6121 - Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-02-03

    ... used by NCCC projects and partnerships office to collect project performance data. Type of Review: New... year. Assuming the distribution of project types remains constant, the number of survey sections...

  12. 75 FR 41453 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-16

    ... data under the Student Support Services (SSS) Program. Reinstating the report would allow the Department to collect consistent performance data for as much of the grant cycle as possible from current SSS...

  13. 78 FR 57421 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-09-18

    ... information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including... benefits are payable to qualified female employees if they are unable to work, or if working would be...

  14. 78 FR 19689 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-04-02

    ... proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency....) but is not required for that person to be registered and gain access to the controlled installation...

  15. 78 FR 71617 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-11-29

    ... agencies that have prescription drug programs are required to perform prospective and retrospective drug... study to validate the core competency set among the workforce; (2) establishing the core competency set...

  16. 78 FR 64262 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments of a Previously Approved...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-10-28

    ...In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request abstracted below is being forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget for review and comments. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on renewing the same information collection was published on July 12, 2013 [78 FR 41974]. There were three responses to the docket with a total of seven comments. Two of the respondents were consortium/third party administrators from the trucking and pipeline industries, and one respondent represented a collection site that performs DOT urine collections and pre-employment medical exams. Our responses to the respondents' comments are explained in this notice and the supporting statement to OMB.

  17. 75 FR 36123 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-06-24

    ...The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 75 FR 18240, and no substantial comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. The full submission may be found at: http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Comments regarding (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National Science Foundation, 725--17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send e-mail to [email protected] Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556. NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Under OMB regulations, NSF may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB.

  18. 75 FR 34684 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-06-18

    ... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of RBS, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the RBS' estimate of the burden of the proposed...

  19. 75 FR 78225 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Building for Environmental and Economic...

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    2010-12-15

    ... Collection; Comment Request; Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability (BEES) Please AGENCY... economic performance of building products. Known as BEES (Building for Environmental and Economic... them in a visually intuitive graphical format. BEES Please is a voluntary program to collect data from...

  20. 77 FR 58832 - Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and...

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    2012-09-24

    ... Registration Number (FRN); Added a column for the Study Area Code Company Name in block 8; Added the ability... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the... Cost: N/A. Privacy Impact Assessment: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: No assurances of...

  1. 76 FR 31358 - Information Collection Request Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-31

    ... Baseline Questionnaire for CLGs 250 .59 148 Annual Achievements Report for CLGs 900 2.20 1,980 State Inventory Maintenance 26,904 .46 12,376 State Review and Compliance Task Tracking 25,370 .17 4,313 State... regulations at 43 CFR part 12. This information collection also produces performance data that we use to...

  2. The Effects of Physical Impairment on Shooting Performance

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2012-08-01

    Anthropometry Anthropometric data were collected from each participant. Summary anthropometric statistics are shown in table 1. Table 1...information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of

  3. Building team adaptive capacity: the roles of sensegiving and team composition.

    PubMed

    Randall, Kenneth R; Resick, Christian J; DeChurch, Leslie A

    2011-05-01

    The current study draws on motivated information processing in groups theory to propose that leadership functions and composition characteristics provide teams with the epistemic and social motivation needed for collective information processing and strategy adaptation. Three-person teams performed a city management decision-making simulation (N=74 teams; 222 individuals). Teams first managed a simulated city that was newly formed and required growth strategies and were then abruptly switched to a second simulated city that was established and required revitalization strategies. Consistent with hypotheses, external sensegiving and team composition enabled distinct aspects of collective information processing. Sensegiving prompted the emergence of team strategy mental models (i.e., cognitive information processing); psychological collectivism facilitated information sharing (i.e., behavioral information processing); and cognitive ability provided the capacity for both the cognitive and behavioral aspects of collective information processing. In turn, team mental models and information sharing enabled reactive strategy adaptation.

  4. Blast Mitigation Seat Analysis - Assessment of the Effect of Personal Protective Equipment on the 5th Percentile Female Anthropomorphic Test Devices Performance in Drop Tower Evaluations (Briefing Charts)

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2015-08-01

    for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data ...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden...UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED • Baseline drop tower data collected from Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs) seated in 12 models of Commercial Off-The-Shelf

  5. 78 FR 59983 - Submission for Review: OPM Form 1203-FX, Occupational Questionnaire, 3206-0040

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-09-30

    ...The Automated Services Management Group, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on an existing information collection request (ICR) 3206-0040, Occupational Questionnaire, OPM Form 1203-FX. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger-Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104- 106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on June 20, 2013 at Volume 78 FR 37245 allowing for a 60-day public comment period. We did not receive any comments. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of OPM, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the OPM's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. 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, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.

  6. Real Time Analysis: Does Navy Have a Plan?

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2015-06-12

    Information Dominance (ID) continues to rely on the collection of as much information as possible from the electromagnetic and cyber domains to conduct operations. However, with the increase in organic sensor data along with access to information that was currently outside Navy channels, data overload threatens the ability of the Navy to perform real time analysis. In the past three years the Navy ID community has chartered multiple roadmaps and vision documents nested within national policy to lead the way for decision superiority based on the information collected in the

  7. 75 FR 15491 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 98-25

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-03-29

    ... become material to the administration of the internal revenue laws.'' Such materiality would continue... invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the...

  8. 78 FR 73504 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Standard for the...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-12-06

    ... comments in the following way: Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov . Follow the... resist ignition from a smoldering cigarette. The part 1632 standard requires manufacturers to perform...

  9. 78 FR 37806 - Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; EPA's...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-06-24

    ... profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information... strategic planning efforts, EPA encourages programs to develop meaningful performance measures, set...), Licensed Certification Providers (6100-20), Licensed Certifying Body (6100-13) Annual Reporting Form...

  10. 77 FR 71171 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-11-29

    ... DHSS/DHIMS Information Systems User Satisfaction Survey, 0720-TBD. Needs and Uses: The information... (DHIMS) in a repeatable process for continued monitoring of user satisfaction using established... will determine user satisfaction with overall ease of use, access to information needed to perform...

  11. 75 FR 22843 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; Comments...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-04-30

    ... a census of public crime laboratories that perform forensic analyses on criminal evidence. The... Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs...) Title of the Form/Collection: 2009 Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories. (3) Agency...

  12. Monitoring Performance: It's All in the Data.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Ward, Phillip

    1992-01-01

    Data collection and analysis helps coaches ensure that they conduct practices and make decisions based on objective and consistently recorded information. The article discusses how, where, and when coaches should collect data on athletes, noting data collection should emphasize include training loads, body weight, sleep, health, and injuries. (SM)

  13. 42 CFR 412.608 - Patients' rights regarding the collection of patient assessment data.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 42 Public Health 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Patients' rights regarding the collection of... Patients' rights regarding the collection of patient assessment data. (a) Before performing an assessment... inpatient rehabilitation facility will inform the Medicare patient of— (1) Their privacy rights under the...

  14. 42 CFR 412.608 - Patients' rights regarding the collection of patient assessment data.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 42 Public Health 2 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Patients' rights regarding the collection of... Patients' rights regarding the collection of patient assessment data. (a) Before performing an assessment... inpatient rehabilitation facility will inform the Medicare patient of— (1) Their privacy rights under the...

  15. 42 CFR 412.608 - Patients' rights regarding the collection of patient assessment data.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 42 Public Health 2 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Patients' rights regarding the collection of... Patients' rights regarding the collection of patient assessment data. (a) Before performing an assessment... inpatient rehabilitation facility will inform the Medicare patient of— (1) Their privacy rights under the...

  16. 42 CFR 412.608 - Patients' rights regarding the collection of patient assessment data.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 42 Public Health 2 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Patients' rights regarding the collection of... Patients' rights regarding the collection of patient assessment data. (a) Before performing an assessment... inpatient rehabilitation facility will inform the Medicare patient of— (1) Their privacy rights under the...

  17. 42 CFR 412.608 - Patients' rights regarding the collection of patient assessment data.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 42 Public Health 2 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Patients' rights regarding the collection of... Patients' rights regarding the collection of patient assessment data. (a) Before performing an assessment... inpatient rehabilitation facility will inform the Medicare patient of— (1) Their privacy rights under the...

  18. 77 FR 10508 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Background Checks...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-02-22

    ... Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Background Checks for Contractor Employees (Renewal) AGENCY... the electronic docket, go to www.regulations.gov . Title: Background Checks for Contractor Employees... consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. Abstract: The EPA uses contractors to perform services throughout the nation...

  19. 76 FR 20821 - Proposed Information Collection (Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation...

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    2011-04-13

    ... necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including whether the information will have... entitlement determination, to gain and keep suitable employment. Vocational rehabilitation also provides...

  20. Deterministic realization of collective measurements via photonic quantum walks.

    PubMed

    Hou, Zhibo; Tang, Jun-Feng; Shang, Jiangwei; Zhu, Huangjun; Li, Jian; Yuan, Yuan; Wu, Kang-Da; Xiang, Guo-Yong; Li, Chuan-Feng; Guo, Guang-Can

    2018-04-12

    Collective measurements on identically prepared quantum systems can extract more information than local measurements, thereby enhancing information-processing efficiency. Although this nonclassical phenomenon has been known for two decades, it has remained a challenging task to demonstrate the advantage of collective measurements in experiments. Here, we introduce a general recipe for performing deterministic collective measurements on two identically prepared qubits based on quantum walks. Using photonic quantum walks, we realize experimentally an optimized collective measurement with fidelity 0.9946 without post selection. As an application, we achieve the highest tomographic efficiency in qubit state tomography to date. Our work offers an effective recipe for beating the precision limit of local measurements in quantum state tomography and metrology. In addition, our study opens an avenue for harvesting the power of collective measurements in quantum information-processing and for exploring the intriguing physics behind this power.

  1. Estimation and detection information trade-off for x-ray system optimization

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Cushing, Johnathan B.; Clarkson, Eric W.; Mandava, Sagar; Bilgin, Ali

    2016-05-01

    X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) systems perform complex imaging tasks to detect and estimate system parameters, such as a baggage imaging system performing threat detection and generating reconstructions. This leads to a desire to optimize both the detection and estimation performance of a system, but most metrics only focus on one of these aspects. When making design choices there is a need for a concise metric which considers both detection and estimation information parameters, and then provides the user with the collection of possible optimal outcomes. In this paper a graphical analysis of Estimation and Detection Information Trade-off (EDIT) will be explored. EDIT produces curves which allow for a decision to be made for system optimization based on design constraints and costs associated with estimation and detection. EDIT analyzes the system in the estimation information and detection information space where the user is free to pick their own method of calculating these measures. The user of EDIT can choose any desired figure of merit for detection information and estimation information then the EDIT curves will provide the collection of optimal outcomes. The paper will first look at two methods of creating EDIT curves. These curves can be calculated using a wide variety of systems and finding the optimal system by maximizing a figure of merit. EDIT could also be found as an upper bound of the information from a collection of system. These two methods allow for the user to choose a method of calculation which best fits the constraints of their actual system.

  2. Analyzing jobs for redesign decisions.

    PubMed

    Conn, V S; Davis, N K; Occena, L G

    1996-01-01

    Job analysis, the collection and interpretation of information that describes job behaviors and activities performed by occupants of jobs, can provide nurse administrators with valuable information for redesigning effective and efficient systems of care.

  3. 77 FR 8846 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-02-15

    .... Abstract: The Consolidated State Performance Report is the required annual reporting tool for each State... minimize the reporting burden on the public and helps the public understand the Department's information...

  4. 2 CFR 200.301 - Performance measurement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... 2 Grants and Agreements 1 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Performance measurement. 200.301 Section 200... § 200.301 Performance measurement. The Federal awarding agency must require the recipient to use OMB-approved governmentwide standard information collections when providing financial and performance...

  5. 78 FR 59099 - Agency Information Collection (VA Loan Electronic Reporting Interface (VALERI) System) Activity...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-09-25

    ... Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW....'' SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: VA Loan Electronic Reporting Interface (VALERI) System. OMB Control Number... information submitted through the VALERI system to perform supplemental servicing, determination on...

  6. 78 FR 43941 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-07-22

    ...The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 78 FR 23598, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. The full submission may be found at: http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions f the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National Science Foundation, 725--17th Street NW. Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1265, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send email to [email protected] Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556. NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

  7. Multimodality approach to classifying hand utilization for the clinical breast examination.

    PubMed

    Laufer, Shlomi; Cohen, Elaine R; Maag, Anne-Lise D; Kwan, Calvin; Vanveen, Barry; Pugh, Carla M

    2014-01-01

    The clinical breast examination (CBE) is performed to detect breast pathology. However, little is known regarding clinical technique and how it relates to diagnostic accuracy. We sought to quantify breast examination search patterns and hand utilization with a new data collection and analysis system. Participants performed the CBE while the sensor mapping and video camera system collected performance data. From this data, algorithms were developed that measured the number of hands used during the exam and active examination time. This system is a feasible and reliable method to collect new information on CBE techniques.

  8. A real-time diagnostic and performance monitor for UNIX. M.S. Thesis

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Dong, Hongchao

    1992-01-01

    There are now over one million UNIX sites and the pace at which new installations are added is steadily increasing. Along with this increase, comes a need to develop simple efficient, effective and adaptable ways of simultaneously collecting real-time diagnostic and performance data. This need exists because distributed systems can give rise to complex failure situations that are often un-identifiable with single-machine diagnostic software. The simultaneous collection of error and performance data is also important for research in failure prediction and error/performance studies. This paper introduces a portable method to concurrently collect real-time diagnostic and performance data on a distributed UNIX system. The combined diagnostic/performance data collection is implemented on a distributed multi-computer system using SUN4's as servers. The approach uses existing UNIX system facilities to gather system dependability information such as error and crash reports. In addition, performance data such as CPU utilization, disk usage, I/O transfer rate and network contention is also collected. In the future, the collected data will be used to identify dependability bottlenecks and to analyze the impact of failures on system performance.

  9. 76 FR 15955 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-22

    ... submit the report annually. The reports are used to evaluate grantees' performance, and to award prior... provide descriptive information on the projects and to analyze the impact of the Student Support Services...

  10. Local Drinking Water Information

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    States and territories collect data about the performance of your drinking water supplier and share that information with EPA, which posts it to our website and maintains a telephone hotline to answer questions about drinking water.

  11. 75 FR 38088 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2010-07-01

    ... college officials to: Provide for the administration of and a record of academic performance of current... performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility...

  12. 75 FR 57954 - Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-09-23

    ...: Uniform Data Set (UDS)--Reinstatement with Change--OMB No. 0990-0275-Office of Public Health Science (OPHS... approval on a revised collection, Uniform Data Set (OMB No. 0990- 0275), the tool used by the Office Minority Health (OMH) to collect program management and performance data for all OMH-funded projects...

  13. 76 FR 12395 - Data Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations

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    2011-03-07

    ... performance of the function of the agency, whether the burden estimates are accurate, and if there are ways to minimize the estimated burden and enhance the quality of the collection, to Barbara Brannan, Management... Companies to provide bonding for small contractors. The information collected on these forms is used to...

  14. 77 FR 37047 - Agency Information Collection Request; 60-Day Public Comment Request

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    2012-06-20

    ... collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3... ordering physicians. The anticipated bi-annual data collection effort will be conducted in two waves--Wave I in November of 2012 will establish the baseline and Wave II in 2014 will measure progress...

  15. 76 FR 54792 - Comment Request for Information Collection for the Workforce Investment Act Streamlined...

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    2011-09-02

    ... organizations. Form(s): ETA-9131, ETA-9132, ETA 9133, WISRD Record Layout, WISPR Data Preparation and Reporting... Collection for the Workforce Investment Act Streamlined Performance Reporting (WISPR) Data Collection System... requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is...

  16. 75 FR 16876 - Proposed Data Collection Available for Public Comment and Recommendations.

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    2010-04-02

    ... invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the... that if the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) receives a report of an annuitant working for a railroad or...

  17. 76 FR 60840 - Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request

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    2011-09-30

    ... collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3... 373 Princeton Center for Leadership Traning (PCLT)/ 533 1 36/60 320 TeenPEP Total 3986 2512 Keith...

  18. 78 FR 39285 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated...

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    2013-07-01

    .... SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-0384. Title: Sections 64.901, 64.904 and 64.905, Auditor's... allocation manual is to either have an attest engagement performed by an independent auditor every two years, covering the prior two year period, or have a financial audit performed by an independent auditor...

  19. 77 FR 69865 - 60-Day Proposed Information Collection; Request for Public Comment: Indian Health Service...

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    2012-11-21

    ... information to certify that the health care services requested and authorized by the IHS have been performed... care services performed by such providers; and to serve as a legal document for health and medical care authorized by IHS and rendered by health care providers under contract with the IHS. Affected Public...

  20. 75 FR 78721 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2010-12-16

    ... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration... Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish a summary of information... outcomes, performance site practices, and treatment systems. This information will allow SAMHSA to...

  1. Assessment of the Prognostic and Treatment-Predictive Performance of the Combined HOXB13:IL17BR-MGI Gene Expression Signature in the Trans-ATAC Cohort

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2013-12-01

    documentation. REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE Form Approved OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to...and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of...three BCI-L groups identified two risk populations for both early and late DR with 84% (556/665) of patients having low risk for early DR, and a smaller

  2. 75 FR 64724 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment...

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    2010-10-20

    ...; Comment Request; Performance Evaluation Studies on Wastewater Laboratories (Renewal) AGENCY: Environmental... docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov . Title: Performance Evaluation Studies on Wastewater...

  3. Contact Us About Managing the Quality of Environmental Information

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    The contact us form for the EPA Quality Program regarding quality management activities for all environmental data collection and environmental technology programs performed by or for the Agency and the EPA Information Quality Guidelines.

  4. Results of a field study of the performance enhancement system : a support system for aviation safety inspectors.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1995-12-01

    The Performance Enhancement System (PENS) is a prototype electronic performance support system for Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs). PENS facilitates field data collection, information management, and on-line references, thus eliminating paperwork, ...

  5. DOD HPC Insights. Spring 2012

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2012-04-01

    spr2012-Final.indd 1 5/9/2012 10:54:32 AM DOD Spring 2012 INSIGHTS A publication of the Department of Defense High Performance Computing...0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing...collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. 1 . REPORT DATE 2012 2. REPORT TYPE 3. DATES COVERED 4. TITLE

  6. Data visualization as a tool for improved decision making within transit agencies

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2007-02-01

    TriMet, the regional transit provider in the Portland, OR, area has been a leader in bus transit performance monitoring using data collected via automatic vehicle location and automatic passenger counter technologies. This information is collected an...

  7. 30 CFR 715.10 - Information collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... collection requirements contained in 30 CFR 715.13(d); 715.17 (b)(1)(v) and (j)(3); 715.18(b) (2) and (6... performance standards in section 515(b)(2) of P.L. 95-87 and are applicable during the initial regulatory...

  8. 30 CFR 715.10 - Information collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... collection requirements contained in 30 CFR 715.13(d); 715.17 (b)(1)(v) and (j)(3); 715.18(b) (2) and (6... performance standards in section 515(b)(2) of P.L. 95-87 and are applicable during the initial regulatory...

  9. Hardware enabled performance counters with support for operating system context switching

    DOEpatents

    Salapura, Valentina; Wisniewski, Robert W.

    2015-06-30

    A device for supporting hardware enabled performance counters with support for context switching include a plurality of performance counters operable to collect information associated with one or more computer system related activities, a first register operable to store a memory address, a second register operable to store a mode indication, and a state machine operable to read the second register and cause the plurality of performance counters to copy the information to memory area indicated by the memory address based on the mode indication.

  10. Human-Robot Teams Informed by Human Performance Moderator Functions

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2012-08-29

    seem to converge probably because situation is bad enough that any algorithm would perform just as well. Figure 29 shows the set commonality graph...burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing...for writing the report, performing the research, or credited with the content of the report. The form of entry is the last name, first name, middle

  11. 77 FR 38581 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-28

    ...: Minority Business Development Agency. Title: Online Customer Relationship Management (CRM)/Performance... client information, service activities and progress on attainment of program goals via the Online CRM/Performance Databases. The data collected through the Online CRM/Performance Databases is used to regularly...

  12. 77 FR 43080 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Make-or-Buy Program

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    2012-07-23

    ... INFORMATION: A. Purpose Price, performance, and/or implementation of socio-economic policies may be affected by make-or-buy decisions under certain Government prime contracts. Accordingly, FAR 15.407-2, Make-or...

  13. 78 FR 41386 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; A Study of Feedback in Teacher...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-07-10

    ... the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this...) how teacher responsiveness to feedback relates to their performance in the classroom. The study will...

  14. 78 FR 17646 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-22

    ... grantees must submit the report annually. The reports are used to evaluate grantees' performance for.... The Department also aggregates the data to provide descriptive information on the projects and to...

  15. 76 FR 12122 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-04

    ...: Annual State Report and Annual State Performance Rankings; Use: Section 6001(f) of the Deficit Reduction..., Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395-6974, E...

  16. Exploiting salient semantic analysis for information retrieval

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Luo, Jing; Meng, Bo; Quan, Changqin; Tu, Xinhui

    2016-11-01

    Recently, many Wikipedia-based methods have been proposed to improve the performance of different natural language processing (NLP) tasks, such as semantic relatedness computation, text classification and information retrieval. Among these methods, salient semantic analysis (SSA) has been proven to be an effective way to generate conceptual representation for words or documents. However, its feasibility and effectiveness in information retrieval is mostly unknown. In this paper, we study how to efficiently use SSA to improve the information retrieval performance, and propose a SSA-based retrieval method under the language model framework. First, SSA model is adopted to build conceptual representations for documents and queries. Then, these conceptual representations and the bag-of-words (BOW) representations can be used in combination to estimate the language models of queries and documents. The proposed method is evaluated on several standard text retrieval conference (TREC) collections. Experiment results on standard TREC collections show the proposed models consistently outperform the existing Wikipedia-based retrieval methods.

  17. 75 FR 12521 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2010-03-16

    ...On February 26, 2010, the Department of Education published a 30-day comment period notice in the Federal Register (Page 8928, Column 3) seeking public comment for an information collection entitled, ``Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP)''. This notice is hereby cancelled. NACTEP 1830-0542 is the application portion of the NACTEP grant. The application does not need extension as it is the performance reporting stage of the grant. The performance report will need its own OMB number and run under a full clearance with a 60-day/30-day public comment period. The application will be discontinued until reinstatement in 2012. The Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, hereby issues a correction notice as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

  18. 78 FR 48879 - Proposed Collection; 60-day Comment Request: Outcomes Evaluation of the National Cancer Institute...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-12

    ...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, National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies are invited to address one or more of the following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) 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; (3) Ways to enhance quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. To Submit Comments and for Further Information: To obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, contact: Jessica Faupel- Badger, Ph.D., MPH, Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program, National Cancer Institute, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 2W136 MSC 9712, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-9712 or call non-toll-free number 240-276-5650 or Email your request, including your address to: [email protected] Formal requests for additional plans and instruments must be requested in writing.

  19. 75 FR 39693 - 60-Day Notice; Agency Information Collection Request; 60-Day Public Comment Request

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    2010-07-12

    ... within 60 days. Proposed Project: Uniform Data Set (UDS)--Revision--OMB No. 0990- 0275--Office of Public... OMB approved Uniform Data Set (OMB No. 0990-0275), the tool used by OMH to collect program management and performance data for all OMH-funded projects. Respondents for this data collection include the...

  20. Understanding Self-Assessment as an Informed Process: Residents' Use of External Information for Self-Assessment of Performance in Simulated Resuscitations

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Plant, Jennifer L.; Corden, Mark; Mourad, Michelle; O'Brien, Bridget C.; van Schaik, Sandrijn M.

    2013-01-01

    ;Self-directed learning requires self-assessment of learning needs and performance, a complex process that requires collecting and interpreting data from various sources. Learners' approaches to self-assessment likely vary depending on the learner and the context. The aim of this study was to gain insight into how learners process external…

  1. 76 FR 51048 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-08-17

    ...-Backed Securities programs and to monitor performance and compliance with established rules and... issuers/customers in its Mortgage-Backed Securities programs and to monitor performance and compliance...

  2. 78 FR 6097 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment...

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    ... NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Learia Williams, Monitoring, Assistance...) 564-0050; email address: williams[email protected] . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the... operational changes, initial performance tests, and periodic reports and results. Owners or operators are also...

  3. 75 FR 77893 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Emergency Comment Request...

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    2010-12-14

    ... AIDS (HOPWA) Program: Annual Performance Reporting Requirements and Competitive/Renewal Grant Budget... ; fax: 202-395-6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Vos, Director, Office of HIV/ AIDS Housing... following information: Title of Proposal: Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program...

  4. 77 FR 13530 - Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

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    ... from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May... INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of... for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have...

  5. 75 FR 1414 - Submission for OMB Emergency Review: Comment Request

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    ... January 5, 2010. The Department of Labor has submitted the following information collection request (ICR... Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the...

  6. 75 FR 3941 - Notice of Information Collection

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    2010-01-25

    ... extension of an existing collection, NASA Mentor-Protege Program--Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns Report, that is used to help NASA monitor mentor-protege performance and progress in accordance with the mentor-protege; agreement. Respondents will be for-profit small disadvantaged businesses...

  7. Training Feedback Handbook. Research Product 83-7.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Burnside, Billy L.; And Others

    This handbook is designed to assist training developers and evaluators in structuring their collection of feedback data. Addressed first are various methods for collecting feedback data, including informal feedback, existing unit performance records, questionnaires, structured interviews, systematic observation, and testing. The next chapter, a…

  8. 78 FR 59010 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    ...; Comment Request AGENCY: Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management & Comptroller, DoD..., the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management & Comptroller announces a proposed public...) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of...

  9. 78 FR 34654 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    ... Control Number: Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Parent Survey and Student Survey, OMB Control Number 0704-0462. Needs And Uses: This information collection requirement is necessary for schools... and organizational performance, and stakeholder responses. DoDEA is seeking renewal for the Parent...

  10. 76 FR 70456 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    ... in developing mechanisms for reviewing and disseminating Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) and... through its Effective Healthcare Program (EHCP). CER directly compares the benefits, potential risks, and... augment AHRQ's existing CER dissemination efforts performed by the Eisenberg Center and other initiatives...

  11. Infectious disease health services for refugees and asylum seekers during a time of crisis: A scoping study of six European Union countries.

    PubMed

    Bozorgmehr, Kayvan; Samuilova, Mariya; Petrova-Benedict, Roumyana; Girardi, Enrico; Piselli, Pierluca; Kentikelenis, Alexander

    2018-04-11

    Systematic information on infectious disease services provided to refugees and asylum seekers in the European Union (EU) is sparse. We conducted a scoping study of experts in six EU countries in order to map health system responses related to infectious disease prevention and control among refugees and asylum seekers. We conducted 27 semi-structured in-depth interviews with first-line staff and health officials to collect information about existing guidelines and practices at each stage of reception in first-entry (Greece/Italy), transit (Croatia/Slovenia), and destination countries (Austria/Sweden). Thematic coding was used to perform a content analysis of interview material. Guidance on infectious disease screening and health assessments lack standardisation across and-partly-within countries. Data collection on notifiable infectious diseases is mainly reported to be performed by national public health institutions, but is not stratified by migrant status. Health-related information is not transferred in a standardized way between facilities within a single country. International exchange of medical information between countries along the migration route is irregular. Services were reported to be fragmented, and respondents mentioned no specific coordination bodies beyond health authorities at different levels. Infectious disease health services provided to refugees and asylum seekers lack standardisation in health assessments, data collection, transfer of health-related information and (partly) coordination. This may negatively affect health system performance including public health emergency preparedness. Copyright © 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

  12. Improving Large Cetacean Implantable Satellite Tag Designs to Maximize Tag Robustness and Minimize Health Effects to Individual Animals

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2014-09-30

    for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data ...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden...relatively small for quantitative comparisons and some of the deployed tags are still transmitting, their overall performance appears to have improved. 2

  13. Identifying Enterprise Leverage Points in Defense Acquisition Program Performance

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2009-09-01

    estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining...the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this...of law, no person shall be subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB

  14. Development of Environmentally Friendly Insensitive Pyrotechnic Munitions with Enhanced Battlefield Performance

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2011-11-30

    STATEMENT A. Distribution Unlimited. Other requests shall be referred to US Army RDECOM-ARDEC, Picatinny Public Affairs Office, Bldg. 1 , Picatinny...document. Report Documentation Page Form ApprovedOMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 ...subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. 1 . REPORT

  15. Human Performance in Continuous Operations. Volume 3. Technical Documentation

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1980-03-01

    completed for the U. S. Commander, V Corps. Artillery, by Manning (1978). Manning collected information which bears on the following three questions: 0 Can...performance data were not collected in these pre- liminary studies. Field Studies of Continuous Tank OperationsLI __ _ _ __ _ _ _ To simulate a combat...on routine, monotonous tasks tends A show rapid and severe decrement after peri- odk of more than 24 hours without sleep. I Increasing task complexity

  16. Consideration of liners and covers in performance assessments

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Phifer, Mark A.; Seitz, Robert R.; Suttora, Linda C.

    2014-09-18

    On-site disposal cells are in use and being considered at several United States Department of Energy (USDOE) sites as the final disposition for large amounts of waste associated with cleanup of contaminated areas and facilities. These disposal cells are typically regulated by States and/or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) in addition to having to comply with requirements in DOE Order 435.1, Radioactive Waste Management due to the radioactive waste. The USDOE-Environmental Management Office of Site Restoration formed a working group to foster improved communication and sharing of information for personnelmore » associated with these CERCLA disposal cells and work towards more consistent assumptions, as appropriate, for technical and policy considerations related to CERCLA risk assessments and DOE Order 435.1 performance assessments in support of a Record of Decision and Disposal Authorization Statement, respectively. One of the issues considered by the working group, which is addressed in this report, was how to appropriately consider the performance of covers and liners/leachate collections systems in the context of a DOE Order 435.1 performance assessment (PA). This same information may be appropriate for consideration within CERCLA risk assessments for these facilities. These OSDCs are generally developed to meet hazardous waste (HW) disposal design standards under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as well as the DOE Order 435.1 performance based standards for disposal of radioactive waste. To meet the standards for HW, the facilities typically include engineered covers and liner/leachate collection systems. Thus, when considering such facilities in the context of a DOE Order 435.1 PA, there is a need to address the evolution of performance of covers and liner/leachate collection systems in the context of meeting a performance standard considering time frames of 1,000 years for compliance and potentially thousands of years based on the wastes to test the robustness of the system. Experience has shown that there are a range of expectations and perspectives from the different regulators involved at different sites when reviewing assumptions related to cover and liner/leachate collection system performance. However for HW disposal alone under RCRA the design standards are typically considered sufficient by the regulators without a requirement to assess long-term performance thus avoiding the need to consider the details addressed in this report. This report provides suggestions for a general approach to address covers and liners/leachate collection systems in a DOE Order 435.1 PA and how to integrate assessments with defense-in-depth considerations such as design, operations, and waste acceptance criteria to address uncertainties. The emphasis is on water balances and management in such assessments. Specific information and references are provided for details needed to address the evolution of individual components of cover and liner/leachate collection systems. This information was then synthesized into suggestions for best practices for cover and liner system design and examples of approaches to address the performance of covers and liners as part of a performance assessment of the disposal system. Numerous references are provided for sources of information to help describe the basis for performance of individual components of cover and liner systems.« less

  17. 78 FR 53431 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for...

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    ... submit the report annually. The reports are used to evaluate grantees' performance for substantial... Department also aggregates the data to provide descriptive information on the projects and to analyze the...

  18. 78 FR 51276 - Proposed Information Collection (Access to Care Dialysis Pilot Survey and Interview); Activity...

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    ... the treatment of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) to improve access to dialysis care for Veterans. DATES... performance of VHA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the...

  19. 78 FR 56910 - Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Impact of Housing and Services Interventions...

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    ... months), this final wave of data is critical to understanding how families fare after an intervention... the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have...

  20. 76 FR 14403 - Proposed Information Collection Activity: Comment Request

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    2011-03-16

    ... reducing pregnancy among youth. The evaluation will document and test a range of pregnancy prevention... public, to policy-makers, and to organizations interested in teen pregnancy prevention. This Federal... protective factors related to teen pregnancy. Also proposed is a collection of school records, performance...

  1. 76 FR 39132 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    ... objects or materials for a variety of purposes in research, industry, and other fields. The subparts cover specific requirements for obtaining a license or license exemption, design and performance criteria for... training, written operating and emergency procedures, personnel monitoring, radiation surveys, inspection...

  2. 76 FR 72206 - Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

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    ... analysis, surveys, and developmental screenings will be performed during this research period for each... Health and Environmental Research Specialists (CHERS) will administer surveys using a CDC-approved electronic data entry system. Survey instruments were designed to collect demographic information, assess...

  3. 76 FR 35454 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2011-06-17

    ..., selective and targeted prevention activities and services; and (4) to collect performance and outcome data... other Federal partners to use in working with States and Territories to improve their behavioral health... seventeen goals were population specific (pregnant [[Page 35456

  4. 77 FR 65358 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-10-26

    ... National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) primary function of collecting, processing, and...) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the...'' program (non-immigrants who enter the United States for temporary or seasonal agricultural labor) and for...

  5. Development of the ConnDOT horizontal curve classification software.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2014-06-01

    The Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) is a national, highway information system that requires states : to collect and submit data on the extent, condition, performance, use, and operating characteristics of the nation's : highways. HPMS re...

  6. 76 FR 12315 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2011-03-07

    ... initiatives and the level of outcome variability within each state; (6) compare performance before, during...) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the..., performance data, and other relevant materials. The project has seven research objectives: (1) Update the...

  7. 77 FR 75112 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Existing Collection; Comment Request-Forms FNS-806-A...

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    2012-12-19

    ... Reimbursement, Forms FNS-806-A and FNS-806-B, respectively, are used to collect meal and milk data from school... order to determine the amount of reimbursement for meals and milk served, the school food authorities... based on performance that is measured as an assigned rate per meal or half pint of milk served. To...

  8. Computer Attitude, and the Impact of Personal Characteristics and Information and Communication Technology Adoption Patterns on Performance of Teaching Faculty in Higher Education in Ghana, West Africa

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    Larbi-Apau, Josephine A.

    2011-01-01

    This study examined computer attitude, and the impact of personal characteristics and ICT adoption patterns on performance of multidisciplinary teaching faculty in three public universities in Ghana. A cross-sectional research of mixed methods was applied in collecting data and information. Quantitative data from 164 respondents were analyzed…

  9. Exploring the Impact of the Informational Value of Feedback Choices on Performance Outcomes in an Online Assessment Game

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Cutumisu, Maria

    2017-01-01

    This paper examines the impact of the informational value of feedback choices on students' performance, their choice to revise, and the time they spend designing posters and reading feedback in an assessment game. Choices to seek confirmatory or critical feedback and to revise posters in a poster design task were collected from a hundred and six…

  10. Faithful One-way Trip Deterministic Secure Quantum Communication Scheme Against Collective Rotating Noise Based on Order Rearrangement of Photon Pairs

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Yuan, Hao; Zhang, Qin; Hong, Liang; Yin, Wen-jie; Xu, Dong

    2014-08-01

    We present a novel scheme for deterministic secure quantum communication (DSQC) over collective rotating noisy channel. Four special two-qubit states are found can constitute a noise-free subspaces, and so are utilized as quantum information carriers. In this scheme, the information carriers transmite over the quantum channel only one time, which can effectively reduce the influence of other noise existing in quantum channel. The information receiver need only perform two single-photon collective measurements to decode the secret messages, which can make the present scheme more convenient in practical application. It will be showed that our scheme has a relatively high information capacity and intrisic efficiency. Foremostly, the decoy photon pair checking technique and the order rearrangement of photon pairs technique guarantee that the present scheme is unconditionally secure.

  11. 78 FR 2279 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Neighborhood Stabilization Program...

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    2013-01-10

    ..., implementation, inputs and outcomes at the local level. This is the second wave of interviews for the same study... the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have...

  12. 78 FR 79475 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: The Impact of Housing and Services...

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    2013-12-30

    ... months), this final wave of data is critical to understanding how families fare after an intervention... performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2...

  13. Improving information recognition and performance of recycling chimneys.

    PubMed

    Durugbo, Christopher

    2013-01-01

    The aim of this study was to assess and improve how recyclers (individuals carrying out the task of recycling) make use of visual cues to carryout recycling tasks in relation to 'recycling chimneys' (repositories for recycled waste). An initial task analysis was conducted through an activity sampling study and an eye tracking experiment using a mobile eye tracker to capture fixations of recyclers during recycling tasks. Following data collection using the eye tracker, a set of recommendations for improving information representation were then identified using the widely researched skills, rules, knowledge framework, and for a comparative study to assess the performance of improved interfaces for recycling chimneys based on Ecological Interface Design principles. Information representation on recycling chimneys determines how we recycle waste. This study describes an eco-ergonomics-based approach to improve the design of interfaces for recycling chimneys. The results are valuable for improving the performance of waste collection processes in terms of minimising contamination and increasing the quantity of recyclables.

  14. Integrating policy-based management and SLA performance monitoring

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Liu, Tzong-Jye; Lin, Chin-Yi; Chang, Shu-Hsin; Yen, Meng-Tzu

    2001-10-01

    Policy-based management system provides the configuration capability for the system administrators to focus on the requirements of customers. The service level agreement performance monitoring mechanism helps system administrators to verify the correctness of policies. However, it is difficult for a device to process the policies directly because the policies are the management concept. This paper proposes a mechanism to decompose a policy into rules that can be efficiently processed by a device. Thus, the device may process the rule and collect the performance statistics information efficiently; and the policy-based management system may collect these performance statistics information and report the service-level agreement performance monitoring information to the system administrator. The proposed policy-based management system achieves both the policy configuration and service-level agreement performance monitoring requirements. A policy consists of a condition part and an action part. The condition part is a Boolean expression of a source host IP group, a destination host IP group, etc. The action part is the parameters of services. We say that an address group is compact if it only consists of a range of IP address that can be denoted by a pair of IP address and corresponding IP mask. If the condition part of a policy only consists of the compact address group, we say that the policy is a rule. Since a device can efficiently process a compact address and a system administrator prefers to define a range of IP address, the policy-based management system has to translate policy into rules and supplements the gaps between policy and rules. The proposed policy-based management system builds the relationships between VPN and policies, policy and rules. Since the system administrator wants to monitor the system performance information of VPNs and policies, the proposed policy-based management system downloads the relationships among VPNs, policies and rules to the SNMP agents. The SNMP agents build the management information base (MIB) of all VPNs, policies and rules according to the relationships obtained from the management server. Thus, the proposed policy-based management system may get all performance monitoring information of VPNs and policies from agents. The proposed policy-based manager achieves two goals: a) provide a management environment for the system administrator to configure their network only considering the policy requirement issues and b) let the device have only to process the packet and then collect the required performance information. These two things make the proposed management system satisfy both the user and device requirements.

  15. Air Force Civil Engineer, Volume 15, Number 4, 2007, 2007 Almanac

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2007-01-01

    Report Documentation Page Form ApprovedOMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour...subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. 1 . REPORT DATE...PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) Air Force Civil Engineer (AFCESA/PCT),139 Barnes Drive, Suite 1 ,Tyndall AFB,FL,32403-5319 8

  16. Approaches to consider covers and liners in a low-level waste disposal facility performance assessment

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Seitz, Roger; Phifer, Mark; Suttora, Linda

    2015-03-17

    On-site disposal cells are in use and being considered at several USDOE sites as the final disposition for large amounts of waste associated with cleanup of contaminated areas and facilities. These disposal cells are typically regulated by States and/or the USEPA in addition to having to comply with requirements in DOE Order 435.1, Radioactive Waste Management. The USDOE-EM Office of Site Restoration formed a working group to foster improved communication and sharing of information for personnel associated with these Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) disposal cells and work towards more consistent assumptions, as appropriate, for technical andmore » policy considerations related to performance and risk assessments in support of a Record of Decision and Disposal Authorization Statement. One task completed by the working group addressed approaches for considering the performance of covers and liners/leachate collection systems in the context of a performance assessment (PA). A document has been prepared which provides recommendations for a general approach to address covers and liners/leachate collection systems in a PA and how to integrate assessments with defense-in-depth considerations such as design, operations and waste acceptance criteria to address uncertainties. Specific information and references are provided for details needed to address the evolution of individual components of cover and liner/leachate collection systems. This information is then synthesized into recommendations for best practices for cover and liner system design and examples of approaches to address the performance of covers and liners as part of a performance assessment of the disposal system.« less

  17. 77 FR 47591 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Plant Protection and...

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    2012-08-09

    ... performance of its quality management system by monitoring information related to customer perception in relationship to customer requirements. PHP has determined that the best method for obtaining this information... by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), PHP would allow stakeholders and customers to complete...

  18. Management Challenges Fiscal Year 2016

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2017-01-01

    of Office of Inspector General Management Challenges 14 │ FY 2016 classified information revealed “methods to our adversaries that could impact our...electronic data to perform operations and to process, maintain, and report essential information . Office of Inspector General Management ...that collects, processes, stores, disseminates, and manages critical information . It includes owned and leased communications and computing

  19. Top DoD Management Challenges, Fiscal Year 2018

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2018-01-01

    Afghan Human Resource Information Management System to validate ANDSF personnel numbers and salaries; • Afghan Personnel Pay System to facilitate...unit strength accountability and personnel verification; and • Core Information Management System to improve accountability of equipment inventories...ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Federal Acquisition Regulation requires contractor performance information be collected in the Contractor

  20. 78 FR 72124 - Information Collection Request; Submission for OMB Review

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    ... INFORMATION: Method: Applicants gain access to the form via a secure online portal. Applicants have to... perform the essential functions of a Peace Corps Volunteer and complete a tour of service without undue... functions of the Peace Corps, including whether the information will have practical use; the accuracy of the...

  1. Collection of family health history for assessment of chronic disease risk in primary care.

    PubMed

    Powell, Karen P; Christianson, Carol A; Hahn, Susan E; Dave, Gaurav; Evans, Leslie R; Blanton, Susan H; Hauser, Elizabeth; Agbaje, Astrid; Orlando, Lori A; Ginsburg, Geoffrey S; Henrich, Vincent C

    2013-01-01

    Family health history can predict a patient's risk for common complex diseases. This project assessed the completeness of family health history data in medical charts and evaluated the utility of these data for performing risk assessments in primary care. Family health history data were collected and analyzed to determine the presence of quality indicators that are necessary for effective and accurate assessment of disease risk. More than 99% of the 390 paper charts analyzed contained information about family health history, which was usually scattered throughout the chart. Information on the health of the patient's parents was collected more often than information on the health of other relatives. Key information that was often not collected included age of disease onset, affected side of the family, and second-degree relatives affected. Less than 4% of patient charts included family health histories that were informative enough to accurately assess risk for common complex diseases. Limitations of this study include the small number of charts reviewed per provider, the fact that the sample consisted of primary care providers in a single geographic location, and the inability to assess ethnicity, consanguinity, and other indicators of the informativeness of family health history. The family health histories collected in primary care are usually not complete enough to assess the patient's risk for common complex diseases. This situation could be improved with use of tools that analyze the family health history information collected and provide risk-stratified decision support recommendations for primary care.

  2. Preliminary design review package for the solar heating and cooling central data processing system

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    1976-01-01

    The Central Data Processing System (CDPS) is designed to transform the raw data collected at remote sites into performance evaluation information for assessing the performance of solar heating and cooling systems. Software requirements for the CDPS are described. The programming standards to be used in development, documentation, and maintenance of the software are discussed along with the CDPS operations approach in support of daily data collection and processing.

  3. 78 FR 25324 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2013-04-30

    ... rules governing offers and sales of securities made outside the United States without registration under... 5 of the Securities Act applies to offers and sales of securities outside of the United States...) Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the...

  4. 76 FR 9032 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2011-02-16

    ...: Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Mental Illness (PAIMI) Annual Program Performance Report (OMB No. 0930-0169)-- Revision The Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Act at 42... individual and systemic advocacy services to individuals with significant (severe) mental illness (adults...

  5. Development of minimum standards for event-based data collection loggers and performance measure definitions for signalized intersections [summary].

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2017-01-01

    New traffic signal controllers, which have advanced data collection abilities, offer better information about the response of traffic signal timings to traffic flows. However, traffic engineers need more than raw data. The controllers must be set up ...

  6. 78 FR 22294 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: USMS Medical...

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    2013-04-15

    ... Evaluation Report for USMS Operational Employees Pregnancy Only. --USM-600 Physical Requirements of USMS... report any illness/injury (other than pregnancy) that requires restriction from full performance of... Physician Evaluation Report for USMS Operational Employees (Pregnancy Only) [cir] Affected public: Private...

  7. 78 FR 35849 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2013-06-14

    ...) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the...: Fruits, Nut, and Specialty Crops. OMB Control Number: 0535-0039. Summary of Collection: The primary function of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is to prepare and issue current official...

  8. 77 FR 44210 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-07-27

    ...) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the... for the national office to compare, assess, and analyze the effectiveness and the impact of EFNEP without the annual collection of data. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government...

  9. A population structure and genome-wide association analysis on the USDA soybean germplasm collection

    USDA-ARS?s Scientific Manuscript database

    Genotype-phenotype associations within the soybean (Glycine max) germplasm collection could provide valuable information on the frequency and distribution of alleles affecting economically important traits. Here we performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) for seed protein and oil content in ...

  10. 77 FR 43228 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Generic Clearance...

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    2012-07-24

    ... using qualitative and possibly quantitative consumer research techniques, which may include focus groups... used during consumer research while testing nutrition education messages and products developed for the general public. The purpose for performing consumer research is to identify consumers' understanding of...

  11. Learning and Relevance in Information Retrieval: A Study in the Application of Exploration and User Knowledge to Enhance Performance

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hyman, Harvey

    2012-01-01

    This dissertation examines the impact of exploration and learning upon eDiscovery information retrieval; it is written in three parts. Part I contains foundational concepts and background on the topics of information retrieval and eDiscovery. This part informs the reader about the research frameworks, methodologies, data collection, and…

  12. The SACADA database for human reliability and human performance

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Y. James Chang; Dennis Bley; Lawrence Criscione

    2014-05-01

    Lack of appropriate and sufficient human performance data has been identified as a key factor affecting human reliability analysis (HRA) quality especially in the estimation of human error probability (HEP). The Scenario Authoring, Characterization, and Debriefing Application (SACADA) database was developed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to address this data need. An agreement between NRC and the South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) was established to support the SACADA development with aims to make the SACADA tool suitable for implementation in the nuclear power plants' operator training program to collect operator performance information. The collected data wouldmore » support the STPNOC's operator training program and be shared with the NRC for improving HRA quality. This paper discusses the SACADA data taxonomy, the theoretical foundation, the prospective data to be generated from the SACADA raw data to inform human reliability and human performance, and the considerations on the use of simulator data for HRA. Each SACADA data point consists of two information segments: context and performance results. Context is a characterization of the performance challenges to task success. The performance results are the results of performing the task. The data taxonomy uses a macrocognitive functions model for the framework. At a high level, information is classified according to the macrocognitive functions of detecting the plant abnormality, understanding the abnormality, deciding the response plan, executing the response plan, and team related aspects (i.e., communication, teamwork, and supervision). The data are expected to be useful for analyzing the relations between context, error modes and error causes in human performance.« less

  13. 20 CFR 632.23 - Termination and corrective action of a CAP and/or Master Plan.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... substantiates serious management, fiscal and/or performance problems, information from the Inspector General or gained through incident reports of poor performance, serious administrative problems and/or inability to... termination: (1) Poor performance and inability to meet Federal standards related to such debt collection...

  14. 77 FR 51762 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Economic Surveys for U.S. Commercial Fisheries

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    2012-08-27

    ... through primary processing; (2) to analyze the economic performance effects of current management measures; and (3) to analyze the economic performance effects of alternative management measures. The measures... used to track economic performance and to evaluate the economic effects of alternative management...

  15. Global positioning system survey data for active seismic and volcanic areas of eastern Sicily, 1994 to 2013

    PubMed Central

    Bonforte, Alessandro; Fagone, Sonia; Giardina, Carmelo; Genovese, Simone; Aiesi, Gianpiero; Calvagna, Francesco; Cantarero, Massimo; Consoli, Orazio; Consoli, Salvatore; Guglielmino, Francesco; Puglisi, Biagio; Puglisi, Giuseppe; Saraceno, Benedetto

    2016-01-01

    This work presents and describes a 20-year long database of GPS data collected by geodetic surveys over the seismically and volcanically active eastern Sicily, for a total of more than 6300 measurements. Raw data were initially collected from the various archives at the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione di Catania—Osservatorio Etneo and organized in a single repository. Here, quality and completeness checks were performed, while all necessary supplementary information were searched, collected, validated and organized together with the relevant data. Once all data and information collections were completed, raw binary data were converted into the universal ASCII RINEX format; all data are provided in this format with the necessary information for precise processing. In order to make the data archive readily consultable, we developed software allowing the user to easily search and obtain the needed data by simple alphanumeric and geographic queries. PMID:27479914

  16. Global positioning system survey data for active seismic and volcanic areas of eastern Sicily, 1994 to 2013.

    PubMed

    Bonforte, Alessandro; Fagone, Sonia; Giardina, Carmelo; Genovese, Simone; Aiesi, Gianpiero; Calvagna, Francesco; Cantarero, Massimo; Consoli, Orazio; Consoli, Salvatore; Guglielmino, Francesco; Puglisi, Biagio; Puglisi, Giuseppe; Saraceno, Benedetto

    2016-08-01

    This work presents and describes a 20-year long database of GPS data collected by geodetic surveys over the seismically and volcanically active eastern Sicily, for a total of more than 6300 measurements. Raw data were initially collected from the various archives at the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione di Catania-Osservatorio Etneo and organized in a single repository. Here, quality and completeness checks were performed, while all necessary supplementary information were searched, collected, validated and organized together with the relevant data. Once all data and information collections were completed, raw binary data were converted into the universal ASCII RINEX format; all data are provided in this format with the necessary information for precise processing. In order to make the data archive readily consultable, we developed software allowing the user to easily search and obtain the needed data by simple alphanumeric and geographic queries.

  17. Reliable Collection of Real-Time Patient Physiologic Data from less Reliable Networks: a "Monitor of Monitors" System (MoMs).

    PubMed

    Hu, Peter F; Yang, Shiming; Li, Hsiao-Chi; Stansbury, Lynn G; Yang, Fan; Hagegeorge, George; Miller, Catriona; Rock, Peter; Stein, Deborah M; Mackenzie, Colin F

    2017-01-01

    Research and practice based on automated electronic patient monitoring and data collection systems is significantly limited by system down time. We asked whether a triple-redundant Monitor of Monitors System (MoMs) to collect and summarize key information from system-wide data sources could achieve high fault tolerance, early diagnosis of system failure, and improve data collection rates. In our Level I trauma center, patient vital signs(VS) monitors were networked to collect real time patient physiologic data streams from 94 bed units in our various resuscitation, operating, and critical care units. To minimize the impact of server collection failure, three BedMaster® VS servers were used in parallel to collect data from all bed units. To locate and diagnose system failures, we summarized critical information from high throughput datastreams in real-time in a dashboard viewer and compared the before and post MoMs phases to evaluate data collection performance as availability time, active collection rates, and gap duration, occurrence, and categories. Single-server collection rates in the 3-month period before MoMs deployment ranged from 27.8 % to 40.5 % with combined 79.1 % collection rate. Reasons for gaps included collection server failure, software instability, individual bed setting inconsistency, and monitor servicing. In the 6-month post MoMs deployment period, average collection rates were 99.9 %. A triple redundant patient data collection system with real-time diagnostic information summarization and representation improved the reliability of massive clinical data collection to nearly 100 % in a Level I trauma center. Such data collection framework may also increase the automation level of hospital-wise information aggregation for optimal allocation of health care resources.

  18. Principles and core functions of integrated child health information systems.

    PubMed

    Hinman, Alan R; Atkinson, Delton; Diehn, Tonya Norvell; Eichwald, John; Heberer, Jennifer; Hoyle, Therese; King, Pam; Kossack, Robert E; Williams, Donna C; Zimmerman, Amy

    2004-11-01

    Infants undergo a series of preventive and therapeutic health interventions and activities. Typically, each activity includes collection and submission of data to a dedicated information system. Subsequently, health care providers, families, and health programs must query each information system to determine the child's status in a given area. Efforts are underway to integrate information in these separate information systems. This requires specifying the core functions that integrated information systems must perform.

  19. 75 FR 38107 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-01

    ... TeamSTEPPS[supreg] (aka Team Strategies and Tools for Enhancing Performance and Patient Safety) to provide an evidence-based suite of tools and strategies for training teamwork- based patient safety to... TeamSTEPPS and are afforded the opportunity to observe the tools and strategies provided in the program...

  20. 75 FR 23269 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2010-05-03

    ... training, knowledge, and skills to their organizations, local areas, regions, and states. This study is... Strategies and Tools for Enhancing Performance and Patient Safety) to provide an evidence-based suite of tools and strategies for training teamwork- based patient safety to health care professionals. In 2007...

  1. 78 FR 52927 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-27

    ... TeamSTEPPS[supreg] (aka Team Strategies and Tools for Enhancing Performance and Patient Safety) to provide an evidence-based suite of tools and strategies for training teamwork- based patient safety to... strategies provided in the program in action. In addition to developing Master Trainers, AHRQ has also...

  2. Polymer Day: Outreach Experiments for High School Students

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Ting, Jeffrey M.; Ricarte, Ralm G.; Schneiderman, Deborah K.; Saba, Stacey A.; Jiang, Yaming; Hillmyer, Marc A.; Bates, Frank S.; Reineke, Theresa M.; Macosko, Christopher W.; Lodge, Timothy P.

    2017-01-01

    We present a collection of hands-on experiments that collectively teach precollege students fundamental concepts of polymer synthesis and characterization. These interactive experiments are performed annually as part of an all-day outreach event for high school students that can inform the development of ongoing polymer education efforts in a…

  3. 76 FR 40370 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    ... Program and Quality Improvement Project Reporting Tools; Use: Section 1852e(1), (2), (3)(a)(i) of the...), and reporting its performance to CMS. MAOs will submit their Chronic Care Improvement Programs (CCIPs) and Quality Improvement Project (QIPs) using the revised CCIP and QIP Reporting Tools that are...

  4. 78 FR 77427 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Building for Environmental and Economic...

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    ... Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general... of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed and automated an approach for measuring the life... program to collect data from product manufacturers so that the environmental performance of their products...

  5. 78 FR 15054 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    ... nuclear materials to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, to promote the common defense and security, and to protect the environment. One way to support this mission is through the... assess the safety performance of commercial nuclear power plants and to respond to any decline in...

  6. 75 FR 76988 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    ... Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) Security Consent Form; Use: The primary function of the... for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3... the primary document used by CMS in developing the national Medicaid budget estimates that are...

  7. 76 FR 74841 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of...

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    ... Region Aviation Expo Database AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and... New England Region Aviation Expo database performs conference registration and helps plan the... Expo Database. Form Numbers: There are no FAA forms associated with this collection. Type of Review...

  8. 78 FR 79714 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    ... arrangements. Approximately 300 companies annually rely on the Rule 701 exemption. The Rule 701 disclosure... that 25% of the 2 hours per response (0.5 hours) is prepared by the company for a total annual...) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of...

  9. 76 FR 1641 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs Office for Victims of Crime [OMB Number 1121-0114... Crime Act, Victim Compensation Grant Program, State Performance Report. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), will be submitting the following...

  10. 75 FR 29552 - Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

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    ... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including... of the Short Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in the National Health Interview Survey... and Difficulties Questionnaire (short SDQ), a module that has obtained data on the mental health of...

  11. The Cancer Epidemiology Descriptive Cohort Database: A Tool to Support Population-Based Interdisciplinary Research

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    Kennedy, Amy E.; Khoury, Muin J.; Ioannidis, John P.A.; Brotzman, Michelle; Miller, Amy; Lane, Crystal; Lai, Gabriel Y.; Rogers, Scott D.; Harvey, Chinonye; Elena, Joanne W.; Seminara, Daniela

    2017-01-01

    Background We report on the establishment of a web-based Cancer Epidemiology Descriptive Cohort Database (CEDCD). The CEDCD’s goals are to enhance awareness of resources, facilitate interdisciplinary research collaborations, and support existing cohorts for the study of cancer-related outcomes. Methods Comprehensive descriptive data were collected from large cohorts established to study cancer as primary outcome using a newly developed questionnaire. These included an inventory of baseline and follow-up data, biospecimens, genomics, policies, and protocols. Additional descriptive data extracted from publicly available sources were also collected. This information was entered in a searchable and publicly accessible database. We summarized the descriptive data across cohorts and reported the characteristics of this resource. Results As of December 2015, the CEDCD includes data from 46 cohorts representing more than 6.5 million individuals (29% ethnic/racial minorities). Overall, 78% of the cohorts have collected blood at least once, 57% at multiple time points, and 46% collected tissue samples. Genotyping has been performed by 67% of the cohorts, while 46% have performed whole-genome or exome sequencing in subsets of enrolled individuals. Information on medical conditions other than cancer has been collected in more than 50% of the cohorts. More than 600,000 incident cancer cases and more than 40,000 prevalent cases are reported, with 24 cancer sites represented. Conclusions The CEDCD assembles detailed descriptive information on a large number of cancer cohorts in a searchable database. Impact Information from the CEDCD may assist the interdisciplinary research community by facilitating identification of well-established population resources and large-scale collaborative and integrative research. PMID:27439404

  12. Enhancing Supply Chain Performance with Environmental Cost Information: Examples from Commonwealth Edison, Andersen Corporation, and Ashland Chemical

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    This collection of case studies illustrates how supply chain management practices can be improved by determining the financial impact of business activities that have an impact on a company’s environmental performance.

  13. 77 FR 73454 - Revision of Information Collection; Comment Request

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    ... ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial... with standard national performance measure requirements; revise the Grant Application Narrative... express the desired outcomes; Facilitate stronger alignment between narrative sections and the performance...

  14. Quantitative research regarding performance measures for intermodal freight transportation : executive summary

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    1995-10-01

    The primary objective of this study is to provide information relative to the development of a set of performance measures for intermodal freight transportation. To accomplish this objective, data was collected, processed, and analyzed on the basis o...

  15. Forecasting the wellness of elderly through SNMS

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    Wu, Yuan; Li, Lingling; Ma, Chao; Li, Lian; Huang, Bingqing; Liu, Li

    2017-03-01

    Accurate and timely information collection is important for physicians to provide prompt and appropriate treatment for patients. In this paper, a smart nursing home monitoring system which can predict the health conditions of the elderly people who live in the nursing home is presented. A framework integrating temporal and spatial contextual information for evaluating the wellness of an elderly has been modeled. A novel activity detection process based on the location information collects by the RFID technology in performing essential daily activities has been designed and developed. A BP neural network is trained using the activity information of the elderly live in the nursing home, wellness models are tested and the results are encouraging.

  16. 75 FR 28777 - Information Collection; Financial Information Security Request Form

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    ...;and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, #0;delegations of authority... at the National Finance Center (NFC). The Forest Service uses employees and contractors to maintain these financial records. The employees and contractors must have access to NFC to perform their duties...

  17. STATUS OF COMMERCIAL UTILITY FGD (FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION) TECHNOLOGY

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    The paper summarizes the status of FGD technology as of March 1983 and highlights recent trends in process selection, design, and performance of FGD systems. The information collected in the program is stored in the Flue Gas Desulfurization Information System (FGDIS), a collectio...

  18. Implementation of generalized quantum measurements: Superadditive quantum coding, accessible information extraction, and classical capacity limit

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    Takeoka, Masahiro; Fujiwara, Mikio; Mizuno, Jun

    2004-05-01

    Quantum-information theory predicts that when the transmission resource is doubled in quantum channels, the amount of information transmitted can be increased more than twice by quantum-channel coding technique, whereas the increase is at most twice in classical information theory. This remarkable feature, the superadditive quantum-coding gain, can be implemented by appropriate choices of code words and corresponding quantum decoding which requires a collective quantum measurement. Recently, an experimental demonstration was reported [M. Fujiwara et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 90, 167906 (2003)]. The purpose of this paper is to describe our experiment in detail. Particularly, a design strategy of quantum-collective decodingmore » in physical quantum circuits is emphasized. We also address the practical implication of the gain on communication performance by introducing the quantum-classical hybrid coding scheme. We show how the superadditive quantum-coding gain, even in a small code length, can boost the communication performance of conventional coding techniques.« less

  19. History of Fire Events in the U.S. Commercial Nuclear Industry

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    Bijan Najafi; Joglar-Biloch, Francisco; Kassawara, Robert P.

    2002-07-01

    Over the past decade, interest in performance-based fire protection has increased within the nuclear industry. In support of this growing interest, in 1997 the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) developed a long-range plan to develop/improve data and tools needed to support Risk-Informed/Performance-Based fire protection. This plan calls for continued improvement in collection and use of information obtained from fire events at nuclear plants. The data collection process has the objectives of improving the insights gained from such data and reducing the uncertainty in fire risk and fire modeling methods in order to make them a more reliable basis for performancemore » based fire protection programs. In keeping with these objectives, EPRI continues to collect, review and analyze fire events in support of the nuclear industry. EPRI collects these records in cooperation with the Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL), by compiling public fire event reports and by direct solicitation of U.S. nuclear facilities. EPRI fire data collection project is based on the principle that the understanding of history is one of the cornerstones of improving fire protection technology and practice. Therefore, the goal has been to develop and maintain a comprehensive database of fire events with flexibility to support various aspects of fire protection engineering. With more than 1850 fire records over a period of three decades and 2400 reactor years, this is the most comprehensive database of nuclear power industry fire events in existence today. In general, the frequency of fires in the U.S. commercial nuclear industry remains constant. In few cases, e.g., transient fires and fires in BWR offgas/recombiner systems, where either increasing or decreasing trends are observed, these trends tend to slow after 1980. The key issues in improving quality of the data remain to be consistency of the recording and reporting of fire events and difficulties in collection of records. EPRI has made significant progress towards improving the quality of the fire events data through use of multiple collection methods as well as its review and verification. To date EPRI has used this data to develop a generic fire ignition frequency model for U.S. nuclear power industry (Ref. 1, 4 and 5) as well as to support other models in support of EPRI Fire Risk Methods such as a cable fire manual suppression model. EPRI will continue its effort to collect and analyze operating data to support risk informed/performance based fire safety engineering, including collection and analysis of impairment data for fire protection systems and features. This paper provides details on the collection and application of fire events to risk informed/performance based fire protection. The paper also provides valuable insights into improving both collection and use of fire events data. (authors)« less

  20. Child injury surveillance capabilities in NSW: informing policy and practice.

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    Mitchell, Rebecca; Testa, Luke

    2017-10-11

    Injury is one of the most common reasons why a child is hospitalised. Information gained from injury surveillance activities provides an estimate of the injury burden, describes injury event circumstances, can be used to monitor injury trends over time, and is used to design and evaluate injury prevention activities. This perspective article provides an overview of child injury surveillance capabilities within New South Wales (NSW), Australia, following a stocktake of population-based injury-related data collections using the Evaluation Framework for Injury Surveillance Systems. Information about childhood injury in NSW is obtained from multiple administrative data collections that were not specifically designed to conduct injury surveillance. Obtaining good information for child injury surveillance in NSW will involve better coordination of information from agencies that record information about childhood injury. Regular reporting about childhood injury to provide a comprehensive profile of injuries of children and young people in the state should be considered, along with the provision and/or linkage of child injury information from multiple data collections. This could support the development of a suite of injury performance indicators to monitor childhood injury reduction strategies across NSW.

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