Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for Review; Information Collection Request for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology, Biodefense Knowledge Center (BKC), 66312-66313 [2011-27636]

Download as PDF 66312 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 207 / Wednesday, October 26, 2011 / Notices jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The ACHP’s members are the Architect of the Capitol; the Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, Defense, Housing and Urban Development, Commerce, Education, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation; the Administrator of the General Services Administration; the Chairman of the National Trust for Historic Preservation; the President of the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers; a Governor; a Mayor; a Native American; and eight non-federal members appointed by the President. Call to Order_8:30 a.m. I. Chairman’s Welcome II. Presentation of Chairman’s Award III. Chairman’s Report IV. ACHP Management Issues A. Credentials Committee Report and Recommendations—Update B. Alumni Foundation Report C. ACHP FY 2012 Budget V. Historic Preservation Policy and Programs A. 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BKC is responsible for coordinating the collection of Life Sciences Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) information with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), which operates under the authority of the National Security act of 1947, as amended by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. These authorities charge the ODNI with responsibility to coordinate and rationalize the activities of the Intelligence Community components. The SME information is necessary to understand who can provide scientific expertise for peer review of life science programs. In addition, the directory makes it easier to identify scientific specialty areas for which there is a shortage of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with appropriate security clearances. The DHS invites interested persons to comment on the following form and instructions (hereinafter ‘‘Forms Package’’) for the S&T BKC: (1) Subject Matter Expert Registration Form (DHS FORM 10043 (2/08)). Interested persons may receive a copy of the Forms Package by contacting the DHS S&T PRA Coordinator. 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 November 25, 2011. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 and Technology Directorate, and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–6974. Please include docket number DHS– 2011–0079 in the subject line of the message. DHS S&T PRA Coordinator Millie Ives (202) 254–6828 (Not a toll free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information is collected via the DHS S&T BKC secure Web site at https:// bkms.llnl.gov/sme. The BKC Web site only employs secure web-based technology (i.e., electronic registration form) to collect information from users to both reduce the burden and increase the efficiency of this collection. The Department is committed to improving its information collection and urges all interested parties to suggest how these materials can further reduce burden while seeking necessary information under the Act. DHS is particularly interested in comments that: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the 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) Suggest ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Suggest 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, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Renewal of information collection (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Science and Technology, Biodefense Knowledge Center (BKC) program. (3) Agency Form Number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Department of Homeland Security, Science & E:\FR\FM\26OCN1.SGM 26OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 207 / Wednesday, October 26, 2011 / Notices Technology Directorate—(1) Subject Matter Expert Registration Form (DHS FORM 10043 (2/08)). (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: The Subject Matter Experts (SME) information is necessary to understand who can provide scientific expertise for peer review of life science programs. The directory makes it easier to identify scientific specialty areas for which there is a shortage of SMEs with appropriate security clearances. SME contact information, scientific expertise, and level of education is collected electronically through a web portal developed by DHS S&T. The SME information is shared with U.S. Government program managers and other members of the biodefense community who have a legitimate need to identify life sciences SMEs. Cleared SMEs are necessary to accomplish scientific reviews and attend topical meetings. (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: 4000. b. An estimate of the time for an average respondent to respond: 0.25 burden hours. c. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 1000 burden hours. Dated: October 19, 2011. Tara O’Toole, Under Secretary for Science and Technology. 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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2011-0079]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for Review; 
Information Collection Request for the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS), Science and Technology, Biodefense Knowledge Center (BKC)

AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate, DHS.

ACTION: 30-day Notice and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science & 
Technology (S&T) Directorate invites the general public to comment on 
data collection forms for the Biodefense Knowledge Center (BKC) 
program. BKC is responsible for coordinating the collection of Life 
Sciences Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) information with the Office of 
the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), which operates under the 
authority of the National Security act of 1947, as amended by the 
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. These 
authorities charge the ODNI with responsibility to coordinate and 
rationalize the activities of the Intelligence Community components. 
The SME information is necessary to understand who can provide 
scientific expertise for peer review of life science programs. In 
addition, the directory makes it easier to identify scientific 
specialty areas for which there is a shortage of Subject Matter Experts 
(SMEs) with appropriate security clearances.
    The DHS invites interested persons to comment on the following form 
and instructions (hereinafter ``Forms Package'') for the S&T BKC: (1) 
Subject Matter Expert Registration Form (DHS FORM 10043 (2/08)). 
Interested persons may receive a copy of the Forms Package by 
contacting the DHS S&T PRA Coordinator. 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 November 25, 
2011.

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 and Technology Directorate, and sent via electronic mail to 
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395-6974. Please include 
docket number DHS-2011-0079 in the subject line of the message.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DHS S&T PRA Coordinator Millie Ives 
(202) 254-6828 (Not a toll free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information is collected via the DHS S&T 
BKC secure Web site at https://bkms.llnl.gov/sme. The BKC Web site only 
employs secure web-based technology (i.e., electronic registration 
form) to collect information from users to both reduce the burden and 
increase the efficiency of this collection.
    The Department is committed to improving its information collection 
and urges all interested parties to suggest how these materials can 
further reduce burden while seeking necessary information under the 
Act.
    DHS is particularly interested in comments that:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the 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) Suggest ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and
    (4) Suggest 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, e.g., 
permitting electronic submissions of responses.

Overview of This Information Collection

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Renewal of information 
collection
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Science and Technology, 
Biodefense Knowledge Center (BKC) program.
    (3) Agency Form Number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Department 
of Homeland Security, Science &

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Technology Directorate--(1) Subject Matter Expert Registration Form 
(DHS FORM 10043 (2/08)).
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: The Subject Matter Experts (SME) information 
is necessary to understand who can provide scientific expertise for 
peer review of life science programs. The directory makes it easier to 
identify scientific specialty areas for which there is a shortage of 
SMEs with appropriate security clearances. SME contact information, 
scientific expertise, and level of education is collected 
electronically through a web portal developed by DHS S&T. The SME 
information is shared with U.S. Government program managers and other 
members of the biodefense community who have a legitimate need to 
identify life sciences SMEs. Cleared SMEs are necessary to accomplish 
scientific reviews and attend topical meetings.
    (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: 4000.
    b. An estimate of the time for an average respondent to respond: 
0.25 burden hours.
    c. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 1000 burden hours.

    Dated: October 19, 2011.
Tara O'Toole,
Under Secretary for Science and Technology.
[FR Doc. 2011-27636 Filed 10-25-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-9F-P
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