Federal Register #2026-20236

NSF Seeks Comments on Harassment and Sexual Assault Notification Information Collection

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public comments on a proposed reinstatement, with changes, of an information collection concerning harassment and sexual assault notifications. - Government buyer: National Science Foundation (NSF); no sub-agency or office is identified. - Opportunity type: Paperwork Reduction Act information-collection notice, not a procurement solicitation. - Requested information: Notifications from awardees about specified findings or determinations involving a principal investigator or co-principal investigator, or the individual’s placement on administrative leave or imposition of administrative action. - Purpose: NSF uses the information to assess personnel safety and security, possible effects on NSF-funded activities, and continuity of funded research. - OEMs and vendors: None identified; no products or services are being purchased.

Description

The National Science Foundation is seeking public comments on its planned reinstatement, with changes, of an information collection titled “Notification Requirements Regarding Sexual Harassment, Other Forms of Harassment, or Sexual Assault.” The collection requires awardees to notify NSF about specified findings or determinations involving a principal investigator or co-principal investigator, or their placement on administrative leave or imposition of administrative action. NSF uses the information to assess personnel safety and security, impacts on NSF-funded activities, and continuity of funded science. Written comments are due by December 1, 2026.

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