Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate; Submission for Review; Information Collection Request for the DHS S&T SAFETY Act Program, 28940-28941 [E9-14277]

Download as PDF 28940 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 116 / Thursday, June 18, 2009 / Notices ESTIMATE OF ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of responses per respondent Labs .................. Labs .................. 262 132 2 1 30/60 30/60 262 66 ........................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 328 Respondents Susceptibility Testing Results Form ................................. Laboratory Practices Questionnaire ................................. Total ........................................................................... Dated: June 11, 2009. Maryam I. Daneshvar, Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E9–14313 Filed 6–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Delegation of Authority Notice is hereby given that I have delegated to the Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), with authority to redelegate, the authorities vested in the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 3990 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g–3), as amended hereafter, insofar as these authorities pertain to the functions assigned to SAMHSA. These authorities shall be exercised under the Department’s Policy on regulations and the existing delegation of authority to approve and issue regulations. In addition, I have affirmed and ratified any actions taken by the SAMHSA Administrator or by any other SAMHSA officials, which, in effect, involved the exercise of this authority prior to the effective date of this delegation. This delegation is effective upon date of signature. Dated: June 5, 2009. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–14219 Filed 6–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–M VerDate Nov<24>2008 21:58 Jun 17, 2009 Jkt 217001 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2009–0086] Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate; Submission for Review; Information Collection Request for the DHS S&T SAFETY Act Program AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, DHS. ACTION: 60-day Notice and request for comment. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general public to comment on the following data collection forms for the DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act Program: Registration of a Seller of an Anti-Terrorism Technology (DHS Form 10010), Request for a Pre-Application Consultation (DHS Form 10009), Notice of License of Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (DHS Form 10003), Application for Modification of SAFETY Act Benefits (DHS Form 10002), Request for Transfer of SAFETY Act Benefits (DHS Form 10001), Application for SAFETY Act Renewal, Application for SAFETY Act Developmental Testing and Evaluation (DT&E) Designation (DHS Form 10006), Application for SAFETY Act Designation (DHS Form 10008), Application for SAFETY Act Certification (DHS Form 10007), Application for SAFETY Act Block Designation (DHS Form 10005), and Application for SAFETY Act Block Certification (DHS Form 10004). In 2002, The Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act (6 CFR Part 25) was enacted as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107– 296. The SAFETY Act program promotes the development and use of anti-terrorism technologies that will enhance the protection of the nation and provides risk management and litigation management protections for sellers of Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) and others in the supply and distribution chain. PO 00000 Average burden per response (in hours) Number of respondents Form Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total burden (in hours) The Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) currently has approval to collect information for the implementation of the SAFETY Act program until January 31, 2010. With this notice, DHS S&T seeks approval to renew this information collection for continued use after this date. The SAFETY Act program requires the collection of this information in order to evaluate and qualify Anti-Terrorism Technologies, based on the economic and technical criteria contained in the SAFETY Act Final Rule, for protection in accordance with the Act, and therefore encourage the development and deployment of new and innovative anti-terrorism products and services. 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 August 17, 2009. ADDRESSES: 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 the docket number [DHS–2009–0086] in the subject line of the message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Bowerbank, 202–254–6895. DHS S&T provides a secure website, accessible through https://www.SAFETYAct.gov, through which the public can learn about the program, submit applications for SAFETY Act protections, submit questions to the Office of SAFETY Act Implementation (OSAI), and provide feedback. The data collection forms have standardized the collection of information that is both necessary and essential for the DHS OSAI. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 116 / Thursday, June 18, 2009 / Notices Overview of Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Existing information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: SAFETY Act Program. (3) Agency Form Number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: DHS Science & Technology Directorate, DHS Forms 10001, 10002, 10003, 10004, 10005, 10006, 10007, 10008, 10009, 10010. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Business entities, Associations, and State, Local and Tribal Government entities. Applications are reviewed for benefits, technology/program evaluations, and regulatory compliance. (5) 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: 950. b. An estimate of the time for an average respondent to respond: 18.2 burden hours. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 17,300 burden hours. Dated: June 10, 2009. Kenneth D. Rogers, Chief Information Officer, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E9–14277 Filed 6–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Secret Service 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Information Officer, invites comments on the proposed information collection request as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the U.S. Secret Service, within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is soliciting comments concerning the SSF 86A, Supplemental Investigative Data. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before August 17, 2009. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to United States Secret Service, Security Clearance Division, Attn: Althea Washington, Personnel Security Branch, 950 H St., NW., Washington, DC 20223, Suite 3800, 202–406–6658. Individuals who use a telecommunications device VerDate Nov<24>2008 21:58 Jun 17, 2009 Jkt 217001 for the deaf (TDD) may either call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 or call directly (TTY) 202–406–5390. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to: United States Secret Service, Security Clearance Division, Attn: Robin DeProspero, Security Clearance Division, 950 H Street, NW., Washington, DC 20223. Telephone number: 202–406–6658. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires each Federal agency to provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. The notice for this proposed information collection contains the following: (1) The name of the component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; (2) Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement; (3) OMB Control Number, if applicable; (4) Title; (5) Summary of the collection; (6) Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information; (7) Respondents and frequency of collection; and (8) Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. The Department of Homeland Security invites public comment. The Department of Homeland Security is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Is the estimate of burden for this information collection accurate; (3) How might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) How might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Abstract: Respondents are all Secret Service applicants. These applicants, if approved for hire, will require a Top Secret Clearance, and possible SCI Access. Responses to questions on the SSF 86A yields information necessary for the adjudication for eligibility of the clearance, as well as ensuring that the applicant meets all internal agency requirements. Agency: United States Secret Service. Title: Supplemental Investigative Data. OMB Control Number: 1620–0001. Form Number: SSF 86A. Frequency: Occasionally. PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28941 Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals. Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 10,000. Burden Hours: 30,000. Dated: June 15, 2009. Sharon Johnson, Chief—Policy Analysis and Organizational Development Branch U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E9–14310 Filed 6–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–42–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–1840– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2008–0018] Florida; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Florida (FEMA–1840–DR), dated May 27, 2009, and related determinations. DATES: Effective Date: June 4, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3886. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Florida is hereby amended to include Public Assistance and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in the following areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of May 27, 2009. Baker, Clay, Flagler, and Putnam Counties for Public Assistance. Volusia County for Public Assistance (already designated for Individual Assistance). All counties within the State of Florida are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 116 (Thursday, June 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28940-28941]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14277]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2009-0086]


Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate; Submission for Review; 
Information Collection Request for the DHS S&T SAFETY Act Program

AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, DHS.

ACTION: 60-day Notice and request for comment.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general 
public to comment on the following data collection forms for the DHS 
Science and Technology Directorate's Support Anti-Terrorism by 
Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act Program: Registration of 
a Seller of an Anti-Terrorism Technology (DHS Form 10010), Request for 
a Pre-Application Consultation (DHS Form 10009), Notice of License of 
Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (DHS Form 10003), Application for 
Modification of SAFETY Act Benefits (DHS Form 10002), Request for 
Transfer of SAFETY Act Benefits (DHS Form 10001), Application for 
SAFETY Act Renewal, Application for SAFETY Act Developmental Testing 
and Evaluation (DT&E) Designation (DHS Form 10006), Application for 
SAFETY Act Designation (DHS Form 10008), Application for SAFETY Act 
Certification (DHS Form 10007), Application for SAFETY Act Block 
Designation (DHS Form 10005), and Application for SAFETY Act Block 
Certification (DHS Form 10004).
    In 2002, The Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective 
Technologies (SAFETY) Act (6 CFR Part 25) was enacted as part of the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296. The SAFETY Act 
program promotes the development and use of anti-terrorism technologies 
that will enhance the protection of the nation and provides risk 
management and litigation management protections for sellers of 
Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) and others in the supply and 
distribution chain.
    The Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology 
Directorate (DHS S&T) currently has approval to collect information for 
the implementation of the SAFETY Act program until January 31, 2010. 
With this notice, DHS S&T seeks approval to renew this information 
collection for continued use after this date. The SAFETY Act program 
requires the collection of this information in order to evaluate and 
qualify Anti-Terrorism Technologies, based on the economic and 
technical criteria contained in the SAFETY Act Final Rule, for 
protection in accordance with the Act, and therefore encourage the 
development and deployment of new and innovative anti-terrorism 
products and services.
    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 August 17, 
2009.

ADDRESSES: 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 
the docket number [DHS-2009-0086] in the subject line of the message.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Bowerbank, 202-254-6895.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DHS S&T provides a secure website, 
accessible through https://www.SAFETYAct.gov, through which the public 
can learn about the program, submit applications for SAFETY Act 
protections, submit questions to the Office of SAFETY Act 
Implementation (OSAI), and provide feedback. The data collection forms 
have standardized the collection of information that is both necessary 
and essential for the DHS OSAI.

[[Page 28941]]

Overview of Information Collection

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Existing information 
collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: SAFETY Act Program.
    (3) Agency Form Number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: DHS Science 
& Technology Directorate, DHS Forms 10001, 10002, 10003, 10004, 10005, 
10006, 10007, 10008, 10009, 10010.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Business entities, Associations, and State, 
Local and Tribal Government entities. Applications are reviewed for 
benefits, technology/program evaluations, and regulatory compliance.
    (5) 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: 950.
    b. An estimate of the time for an average respondent to respond: 
18.2 burden hours.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 17,300 burden hours.

    Dated: June 10, 2009.
Kenneth D. Rogers,
Chief Information Officer, Science and Technology Directorate, 
Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E9-14277 Filed 6-17-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410-10-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.