Agency for International Development 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Information Collection; Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation)
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, is announcing an opportunity for public comment on a new proposed collection of information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, and to allow 30 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on a renewal collection proposed by the Agency.
U.S. Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation; Administrative Updates: Correction
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing this final rule revising the Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) to maintain consistency with Federal and agency regulations, remove obsolete material and internal agency procedures, and make editorial amendments to clarify the regulation.
Notice of Malaria Vaccine Development Program Scientific Advisory Committee Re-Establishment
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given of the re-establishment of the USAID Malaria Vaccine Development Program (MVDP) Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) (previously the USAID Advisory Committee of the Malaria Vaccine Program). The USAID MVDP SAC is an external scientific committee that reviews and provides strategic advice to the USAID MVDP once or twice annually. The Administrator of USAID is re-establishing the committee for two years, effective on the date of filing of its renewed charter.
Request for Information Regarding the Global AI Research Agenda; Extension of Comment Period
On March 13, 2024, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) published a request for information (RFI) seeking comment on a Global AI Research Agenda being developed on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. The RFI established a April 10, 2024, deadline for the submission of written comments. DOE is extending the comment period to April 24, 2024.
Information Collection Review Request for OMB Approval: BHA Workplace Culture Survey
USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) proposes to survey all members of its workforce to assess and gauge its processes for developing and improving a more cohesive BHA culture. This survey is also sent to institutional support contractors (ISCs), which are part of the USAID workforce but are members of the public for purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). USAID/BHA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following new information collection as it relates to ISCs, as required by the PRA. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting "Currently under 30-day ReviewOpen for Public Comments" or by using the search function.
USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR): Security and Information Technology Requirements
This final rule amends the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) to incorporate a revised definition of ``information technology'' (IT) and new contract clauses relating to information security, cybersecurity, and IT resources. The purpose of these revisions is to provide increased oversight of contractor acquisition and use of IT resources.
Information Collection Request; 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments, Data Collection Form for the USAID Science Champion Award for International Science and Engineering Fair-Affiliated Fairs
The Research Division within the Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub (ITR), under the Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation (IPI), manages U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) involvement in the annual Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Serving as a Special Award Organization at ISEF since 2014 has allowed the Agency to recognize and award students with the USAID Science for Development Award. In the lead up to ISEF, students compete in high school science fairs that are members of the global network of the Society for Science. USAID also awards the Science Champion Award at these fairs. Winners of the Science Champion Award are selected by the high school science fairs' judges and awards committees for projects that could potentially impact a global development challenge. In order to provide accurate accounting for these awards, we need to collect information from the public, specifically from Judging Committees of science fairs participating in the program.
Global AI Research Agenda
The United States Agency for International Development and the U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation, seek information to assist in carrying out responsibilities under Executive Order 14110 (https:// www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/14110) on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence issued on October 30, 2023. Specifically, the E.O. directs USAID and the State Department to publish a Global AI Research Agenda to guide the objectives and implementation of AI-related research in contexts beyond United States borders.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
In accordance with the Information Collection Review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking comment on the proposed Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Customer Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. The Agency will use surveys and forms for routine customer feedback to collect, analyze, and interpret information gathered through this generic clearance to identify strengths and weaknesses of the current services, information, and to make improvements in customer service.
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: USAID Eligibility Questionnaire for HAVANA Act Payments
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Partnerships With Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations
This final rule amends the regulations of the agencies listed above (the ``Agencies'') to clarify protections for beneficiaries and prospective beneficiaries of federally funded social services and the rights and obligations of organizations providing such services. In accordance with the Executive order of February 14, 2021, Establishment of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, this clarification should promote maximum participation by beneficiaries and providers in the Agencies' covered programs and activities and ensure consistency in the implementation of those programs and activities.
Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting Case Competition Submission Forms
The Office of Learning, Evaluation, and Research holds an annual Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) Case Competition, wherein USAID partners and staff can submit examples of the way in which they have employed CLA approaches in their work. The submissions are posted online (available to the public), contributing to agency learning through these real-world experiences. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as amended, USAID is soliciting comments for this collection.
USAID Acquisition Regulation: Safeguarding Against Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, and Child Neglect
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks public comment on a proposed rule revising the Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) to incorporate new requirements for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and update existing child safeguarding requirements. This proposed rule strengthens protections for USAID's program participants, community members, project staff, and other individuals in a position of vulnerability, and aligns and consolidates new PSEA and updated child safeguarding compliance and reporting requirements with existing requirements for Counter Trafficking in Persons.
Information Collection; Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation)
The U.S. Agency for International Development as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, is announcing an opportunity for public comment on a new proposed collection of information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on new collection proposed by the Agency.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Agency for International Development (USAID) proposes to establish a new system of records titled, ``USAID-38: Responsibility, Safeguarding, and Compliance Case Management System (RSC CMS)'' subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The purpose of publishing this notice is to meet federal requirements and promote consistent maintenance of USAID RSC CMS records. The new system is a dedicated incident and case management system which will contain records that capture reports of misconduct allegations and issues related to USAID programming and supports USAID's ability to monitor and respond to misconduct.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Employment Records Collection From Implementing Partners of Contracts in Afghanistan
In accordance with the emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), USAID is requesting emergency approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new data collection survey on employees of the Implementing Partners of USAID contracts in Afghanistan for the purpose of facilitating the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Chief Of Mission (COM) approval process overseen by the Department of State.
Information Collection Review Request for OMB Approval: Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Workplace Culture Survey
USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) proposes to survey all members of its workforce to assess and gauge its processes for developing and improving a more cohesive BHA culture. This survey is also sent to institutional support contractors (ISCs), which are part of the USAID workforce but are members of the public for purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). USAID/BHA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following new information collection as it relates to ISCs, as required by the PRA. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
AI in Global Development Playbook
The United States Agency for International Development and the U.S. Department of State, in coordination with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), seek information to assist in carrying out responsibilities under Executive Order 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence issued on October 30, 2023. Specifically, the E.O. directs USAID and the State Department to publish an AI in Global Development Playbook that incorporates NIST's AI Risk Management Framework's principles, guidelines, and best practices into the social, technical, economic, governance, human rights, and security conditions of contexts beyond United States borders.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (section 522a of title 5 of the United States Code [U.S.C.]), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) proposes to establish a new System of Records titled, ``USAID 36: Private Sector Engagement Records.'' The purpose of the system is to administer USAID's Private Sector Engagement Policy and enhance the risk management activities in support of its trade and investment support services. This System of Records includes a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool that will function as a data warehouse that maintains information on business entities and their representatives that express interest in supporting or potentially supporting USAID's mission in foreign development. This information will be used by USAID to enhance transparency, improve coordination, as well as for monitoring and evaluation by USAID program offices.
U.S. Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation; Administrative Updates
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing this direct final rule revising the Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) to maintain consistency with Federal and agency regulations, remove obsolete material and internal agency procedures, and make editorial amendments to clarify the regulation.
U.S. Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation; Administrative Updates
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks public comment on a proposed rule that would revise the Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) to maintain consistency with Federal and Agency regulations, remove obsolete material and internal Agency procedures, and make editorial amendments to better clarify the regulation.
Notice of Advisory Committee Public Meeting
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), notice is hereby given of Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA) public meeting on February 7th, 2024.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; USAID Workforce Commuter Survey
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, USAID is proposing a new information collection.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Information Collection Generic Clearance Request for USAID Workforce and Organizational Surveys
USAID proposes a generic clearance to collect workforce feedback through surveys, interviews, and focus groups to optimize operations, strengthen organizational health and workforce culture, and improve workforce retention. USAID has a diverse workforce that consists of U.S. direct hires (foreign and civil service) and multiple contract mechanisms with the majority of the workforce belonging to multiple contract mechanisms, including Coordinating Country Nationals, Personal Services Contractors, and Institutional Support Contractors.
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