Science and Technology Directorate; Submission for Review; Information Collection Request for the DHS S&T Tech Clearinghouse Program, 28831-28832 [E8-11083]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 97 / Monday, May 19, 2008 / Notices Date: June 18, 2008. Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852, (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Serena P. Chu, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 6154, MSC 9609, Rockville, MD 20892, 301–443–0004, sechu@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.242, Mental Health Research Grants; 93.281, Scientist Development Award, Scientist Development Award for Clinicians, and Research Scientist Award; 93.282, Mental Health National Research Service Awards for Research Training, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: May 9, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8–11085 Filed 5–16–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–M Name of Committee: Type I Diabetes— Rapid Access to Intervention Development, Special Emphasis Panel, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Date: June 3, 2008. Time: 12 p.m.–1 p.m. Agenda: To evaluate requests for preclinical development resources for potential new therapeutics for type I diabetes and its complications. Place: 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Dr. Kristin Abraham, Director, Cell Signaling and Diabetes Centers Program, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, NIDDK, NIH, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892– 5460, 301 451–8048. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.847, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Research; 93.848, Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Research; 98.849, Kidney Diseases, Urology and Hematology Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: May 9, 2008. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E8–10950 Filed 5–16–08; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BILLING CODE 4140–01–M National Institutes of Health DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders; Notice of Closed Meeting [Docket No. DHS–2008–0048] Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2) notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The purpose of this meeting is to evaluate requests for preclinical development resources for potential new therapeutics for type I diabetes. The outcome of the evaluation will be a decision whether NIDDK should support the request and make available contract resources for development of the potential therapeutic to improve the treatment or prevent the development of type I diabetes and its complications. The research proposals and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposed research projects, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:18 May 16, 2008 Jkt 214001 Science and Technology Directorate; Submission for Review; Information Collection Request for the DHS S&T Tech Clearinghouse Program Science and Technology Directorate, DHS. ACTION: 60-day Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general public to comment on new data collection forms for the Tech Clearinghouse program: Consent Form, Entrance Form, Structured Assessment Case #1, Structured Assessment Case #2, Structured Assessment Case #3, Structured Assessment Case #4, and Exit Form. The Homeland Security Act of 2002 requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) to establish a Technology Clearinghouse to encourage and support innovative technical solutions to enhance homeland security and the mission of the Department (Pub. L. 107–296, Section 313). This requirement responds to long-standing requests by the first responder community to create a resource for information and technology PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28831 that would assist them in support of their mission. In order to assess the current version of the DHS Tech Clearinghouse, a National Online Electronic Assessment (NOEA) will be administered. This notice and request for comments is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 18, 2008. Comments: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology Directorate, and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–6974. Please include docket number [DHS–2008–0048] in the subject line of the message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Bowerbank (202) 254–6895 (this is not a toll free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Tech Clearinghouse National On-line Assessment (NOEA) will collect information via a secure Web site. The data will be used by DHS S&T to: (1) Assess the overall usability of the Tech Clearinghouse, (2) Assess the specific functions of the Tech Clearinghouse, (3) Assess the relevancy and usefulness of the content of the Tech Clearinghouse to first responders, (4) Assess the ease with which users navigate the Tech Clearinghouse, and (5) Provide general feedback on the Tech Clearinghouse. Information technology will be used in the collection of this information to reduce the data gathering and records management burden. The National Online Electronic Assessment will be conducted with approximately 100 currently employed or recently retired individuals from the first responder disciplines. An invitation to participate in the National Online Electronic Assessment will be distributed through sources such as the First Responder Technologies (R-Tech) User Working Group (UWG), the R-Tech Newsletter, and national and state-level associations representing all first responder disciplines. The sources will announce the opportunity for participation in the NOEA. The assessment will be completely Web-based. DHS S&T will provide a secure Web site, through which individuals can participate in the assessment. DHS has opted to conduct this collection electronically in order to minimize the burden on participants. E:\FR\FM\19MYN1.SGM 19MYN1 28832 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 97 / Monday, May 19, 2008 / Notices pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Individuals that choose to participate will take part in the assessment over a 4-week period, at locations of their choice where an Internet connection is available. The assessment will require a total of two and a half (2.5) hours of the respondent’s time, thus presenting a minimal burden to each respondent. Participants will be asked to read and sign an electronic consent form granting their consent to participate in the assessment. Participants will then complete an online Entrance Form, which addresses their familiarity with computers, computer use in employment and leisure, common Web sites they visit and/or use, and expectations of the Tech Clearinghouse. They will then utilize and assess the Tech Clearinghouse by conducting specified and general searches and providing feedback through online assessment instruments (Structured Assessment Cases). After completing the Structured Assessment Cases, participants will complete an online Exit Form, which addresses the participant’s satisfaction with and the overall usability of the Tech Clearinghouse and specific functions included in the Tech Clearinghouse. The electronic data collection forms will standardize the collection of information that is both necessary and sufficient for assessing the Tech Clearinghouse. All online assessment instruments were created using mrInterviewTM 4.0 software, which works in conjunction with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSSTM). Data collected from online assessment instruments will be analyzed using SPSSTM 15.0. Data will be stored in passwordprotected computers accessible only to authorized personnel, and no data will be associated in any way with personally identifiable information (PII). Overview of this Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: New information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Tech Clearinghouse. Agency Form Number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: DHS Science & Technology Directorate. (3) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Individuals; the data will be gathered from individuals who receive an invitation to participate in the National Online Electronic Assessment through sources such as the First Responder Technologies (R-Tech) User Working Group (UWG), the R-Tech Newsletter, and national and state-level VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:18 May 16, 2008 Jkt 214001 associations representing all first responder disciplines. (4) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: a. Estimate of the total number of respondents: 100. b. An estimate of the time for an average respondent to respond: 2.5 burden hours. ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and FLETC–2008–XXXX, the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided. • Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Dated: May 8, 2008. Kenneth D. Rogers, Chief Information Officer, Science and Technology Directorate. [FR Doc. E8–11083 Filed 5–16–08; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reba Fischer, Designated Federal Officer, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, 1131 Chapel Crossing Road, Townhouse 396, Glynco, GA 31524; 912–267–2343 (telephone); 912– 267–3531 (fax), reba.fischer@dhs.gov. Purpose and Objective: The SALTAC advises and makes recommendations to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Department of Homeland Security, on matters relating to the selection, development, content and delivery of training services by the Office of State and Local Training, FLETC, to its state, local, campus, and tribal law enforcement customers. Duration: The committee’s charter is effective March 24, 2008, and expires March 24, 2010. Responsible DHS Official: Reba Fischer, Designated Federal Officer, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, 1131 Chapel Crossing Road, Townhouse 396, Glynco, GA 31524; 912–267–2343 (telephone); 912–267– 3531 (fax), reba.fischer@dhs.gov. BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Law Enforcement Training Center [Docket No. FLETC–2008–0002] State and Local Training Advisory Committee Committee Management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Charter Renewal. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that the renewal of the charter of the State and Local Training Advisory Committee (SALTAC) is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s performance of its duties in providing law enforcement training to state, local and tribal law professionals. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. Name of Committee: State and Local Training Advisory Committee. ADDRESSES: If you desire to submit comments on this action, they must be submitted by July 1, 2008. Comments must be identified by FLETC–2008– 0002 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: Reba.fischer@dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 912–267–3531. • Mail: Reba Fischer, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, 1131 Chapel Crossing Road, Townhouse 396, Glynco, GA 31524. • Instructions: All submissions received must include the words PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: May 5, 2008. Seymour Jones, Deputy Assistant Director, Office of State and Local Training. [FR Doc. E8–11079 Filed 5–16–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–32–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5191–N–14] Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request; Request for Credit Approval of Substitute Mortgagor Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be 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. 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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2008-0048]


Science and Technology Directorate; Submission for Review; 
Information Collection Request for the DHS S&T Tech Clearinghouse 
Program

AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, DHS.

ACTION: 60-day Notice and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general 
public to comment on new data collection forms for the Tech 
Clearinghouse program: Consent Form, Entrance Form, Structured 
Assessment Case 1, Structured Assessment Case 2, 
Structured Assessment Case 3, Structured Assessment Case 
4, and Exit Form. The Homeland Security Act of 2002 requires 
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology 
Directorate (S&T) to establish a Technology Clearinghouse to encourage 
and support innovative technical solutions to enhance homeland security 
and the mission of the Department (Pub. L. 107-296, Section 313). This 
requirement responds to long-standing requests by the first responder 
community to create a resource for information and technology that 
would assist them in support of their mission. In order to assess the 
current version of the DHS Tech Clearinghouse, a National Online 
Electronic Assessment (NOEA) will be administered. This notice and 
request for comments is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35).

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 18, 
2008.
    Comments: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be 
addressed to Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, 
Science & Technology Directorate, and sent via electronic mail to 
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395-6974. Please include 
docket number [DHS-2008-0048] in the subject line of the message.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Bowerbank (202) 254-6895 (this 
is not a toll free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Tech Clearinghouse National On-line 
Assessment (NOEA) will collect information via a secure Web site. The 
data will be used by DHS S&T to: (1) Assess the overall usability of 
the Tech Clearinghouse, (2) Assess the specific functions of the Tech 
Clearinghouse, (3) Assess the relevancy and usefulness of the content 
of the Tech Clearinghouse to first responders, (4) Assess the ease with 
which users navigate the Tech Clearinghouse, and (5) Provide general 
feedback on the Tech Clearinghouse.
    Information technology will be used in the collection of this 
information to reduce the data gathering and records management burden. 
The National Online Electronic Assessment will be conducted with 
approximately 100 currently employed or recently retired individuals 
from the first responder disciplines. An invitation to participate in 
the National Online Electronic Assessment will be distributed through 
sources such as the First Responder Technologies (R-Tech) User Working 
Group (UWG), the R-Tech Newsletter, and national and state-level 
associations representing all first responder disciplines. The sources 
will announce the opportunity for participation in the NOEA.
    The assessment will be completely Web-based. DHS S&T will provide a 
secure Web site, through which individuals can participate in the 
assessment. DHS has opted to conduct this collection electronically in 
order to minimize the burden on participants.

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Individuals that choose to participate will take part in the assessment 
over a 4-week period, at locations of their choice where an Internet 
connection is available. The assessment will require a total of two and 
a half (2.5) hours of the respondent's time, thus presenting a minimal 
burden to each respondent.
    Participants will be asked to read and sign an electronic consent 
form granting their consent to participate in the assessment. 
Participants will then complete an online Entrance Form, which 
addresses their familiarity with computers, computer use in employment 
and leisure, common Web sites they visit and/or use, and expectations 
of the Tech Clearinghouse. They will then utilize and assess the Tech 
Clearinghouse by conducting specified and general searches and 
providing feedback through online assessment instruments (Structured 
Assessment Cases). After completing the Structured Assessment Cases, 
participants will complete an online Exit Form, which addresses the 
participant's satisfaction with and the overall usability of the Tech 
Clearinghouse and specific functions included in the Tech 
Clearinghouse. The electronic data collection forms will standardize 
the collection of information that is both necessary and sufficient for 
assessing the Tech Clearinghouse. All online assessment instruments 
were created using mrInterviewTM 4.0 software, which works in 
conjunction with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 
(SPSS^TM). Data collected from online assessment instruments 
will be analyzed using SPSS^TM 15.0.
    Data will be stored in password-protected computers accessible only 
to authorized personnel, and no data will be associated in any way with 
personally identifiable information (PII).

Overview of this Information Collection

    (1) Type of Information Collection: New information collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Tech Clearinghouse.
    Agency Form Number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: DHS Science 
& Technology Directorate.
    (3) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Individuals; the data will be gathered from 
individuals who receive an invitation to participate in the National 
Online Electronic Assessment through sources such as the First 
Responder Technologies (R-Tech) User Working Group (UWG), the R-Tech 
Newsletter, and national and state-level associations representing all 
first responder disciplines.
    (4) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:
    a. Estimate of the total number of respondents: 100.
    b. An estimate of the time for an average respondent to respond: 
2.5 burden hours.

    Dated: May 8, 2008.
Kenneth D. Rogers,
Chief Information Officer, Science and Technology Directorate.
[FR Doc. E8-11083 Filed 5-16-08; 8:45 am]
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