Consolidating the Retirement Research Consortium and the Disability Research Consortium Into the Retirement and Disability Research Consortium, 56098-56099 [2017-25528]

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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 59008) Dated: November 16, 2017. Linda E. McMahon, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2017–25505 Filed 11–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION [Docket No. SSA–2017–0051] Consolidating the Retirement Research Consortium and the Disability Research Consortium Into the Retirement and Disability Research Consortium Social Security Administration. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: We intend to consolidate the current Retirement Research Consortium (RRC) and Disability Research Consortium (DRC) into a single program with a scope equivalent to the two currently existing programs. This single program will address issues related to Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (RSDI). SUMMARY: Nick Love, Office of Research, Evaluation, and Statistics, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21235–6401, (202) 358–6049. For information on eligibility or filing for benefits, call our national toll-free number, 1–800–772–1213, or TTY 1–800–325–0778, or visit our Internet site, Social Security Online, at https://www.socialsecurity.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Research, Evaluation, and Statistics anticipates issuing a request for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM 27NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 226 / Monday, November 27, 2017 / Notices asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES applications (RFA) for the Retirement and Disability Research Consortium (RDRC) during FY18. The RDRC will consolidate the current RRC and DRC into a single program with a scope equivalent to the two current programs. These programs support ‘‘centers’’ at universities and other private research institutions. The centers organize experts from around the country to produce research on Social Security programs and related topics. Both programs consist of five-year agreements and both five-year cycles are set to end in FY 2018. RFAs for the current programs are archived at https:// www.ssa.gov/oag/grants/ssagrant_ archive.htm. This anticipated single program will address issues related to the SSI and RSDI programs. We intend to award five-year cooperative agreements to research centers of high merit that provide a comprehensive research program addressing issues in Social Security, retirement, and disability policy. This realignment in the research program will benefit the agency by increasing administrative efficiency and coordination. It may also provide greater flexibility for research centers; we will consider applications from research centers that provide both retirement and disability research as well as from smaller, specialized research centers (e.g., a center focused on issues relevant to the SSI program). For the anticipated RFA, the Grants Management Official (GMO) will use the policies in 2 CFR 200 in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award prescribed in the Social Security Administration’s internal Grants Administration Manual. The project period for all cooperative agreements awarded will cover the timeframe of September 2018 through September 2023. Section 1110 of the Social Security Act authorizes the agency to conduct research through cooperative agreements. We will make awards using a competitive review and approval process subject to open and free competition. The following is an estimated timeline of actions associated with this program: Action Date* 1. Release of RFA package. 2. Notice of Intent Due Date (Optional). 3. Application Due Date .. 4. Anticipated Award(s) .. On or about February 2018. On or about April 2018. On or about May 2018. On or about September 2018. * Dates may change based upon administrative approval. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 Nov 24, 2017 Jkt 244001 The GMO will publish the agency’s RFA, along with any amendments, and relevant questions and answers, electronically through the governmentwide point of entry at www.grants.gov. Interested parties can sign up for notifications of funding opportunities at: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/ manage-subscriptions.html. Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. [FR Doc. 2017–25528 Filed 11–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 10206] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. ACTION: The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment. DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) up to December 27, 2017. ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following methods: • Email: oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control number in the subject line of your message. • Fax: 202–395–5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents to S. Taylor, who may be reached at PRA_Burdencomments@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0226. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56099 • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Office (CA/VO). • Form Number: DS–5535. • Respondents: Certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants worldwide who have been determined to warrant additional scrutiny in connection with terrorism, national security-related, or other visa ineligibilities. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 70,500. • Estimated Number of Responses: 70,500. • Average Time per Response: 60 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 70,500 hours. • Frequency: Once per respondent’s application. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review. Abstract of Proposed Collection The Department proposes requesting the following information, if not already included in an application, from a subset of visa applicants worldwide, in order to more rigorously evaluate such applicants for terrorism, national security-related, or other visa ineligibilities: • Travel history during the last fifteen years, including source of funding for travel; • Address history during the last fifteen years; • Employment history during the last fifteen years; • All passport numbers and country of issuance held by the applicant; • Names and dates of birth for all siblings; • Name and dates of birth for all children; E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM 27NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 226 (Monday, November 27, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56098-56099]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-25528]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

[Docket No. SSA-2017-0051]


Consolidating the Retirement Research Consortium and the 
Disability Research Consortium Into the Retirement and Disability 
Research Consortium

AGENCY: Social Security Administration.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: We intend to consolidate the current Retirement Research 
Consortium (RRC) and Disability Research Consortium (DRC) into a single 
program with a scope equivalent to the two currently existing programs. 
This single program will address issues related to Supplemental 
Security Income (SSI), and Retirement, Survivors, and Disability 
Insurance (RSDI).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nick Love, Office of Research, 
Evaluation, and Statistics, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, 
Maryland 21235-6401, (202) 358-6049. For information on eligibility or 
filing for benefits, call our national toll-free number, 1-800-772-
1213, or TTY 1-800-325-0778, or visit our Internet site, Social 
Security Online, at https://www.socialsecurity.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Research, Evaluation, and 
Statistics anticipates issuing a request for

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applications (RFA) for the Retirement and Disability Research 
Consortium (RDRC) during FY18. The RDRC will consolidate the current 
RRC and DRC into a single program with a scope equivalent to the two 
current programs. These programs support ``centers'' at universities 
and other private research institutions. The centers organize experts 
from around the country to produce research on Social Security programs 
and related topics. Both programs consist of five-year agreements and 
both five-year cycles are set to end in FY 2018. RFAs for the current 
programs are archived at https://www.ssa.gov/oag/grants/ssagrant_archive.htm. This anticipated single program will address 
issues related to the SSI and RSDI programs.
    We intend to award five-year cooperative agreements to research 
centers of high merit that provide a comprehensive research program 
addressing issues in Social Security, retirement, and disability 
policy. This realignment in the research program will benefit the 
agency by increasing administrative efficiency and coordination. It may 
also provide greater flexibility for research centers; we will consider 
applications from research centers that provide both retirement and 
disability research as well as from smaller, specialized research 
centers (e.g., a center focused on issues relevant to the SSI program).
    For the anticipated RFA, the Grants Management Official (GMO) will 
use the policies in 2 CFR 200 in conjunction with the policies and 
procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award prescribed in the 
Social Security Administration's internal Grants Administration Manual. 
The project period for all cooperative agreements awarded will cover 
the timeframe of September 2018 through September 2023. Section 1110 of 
the Social Security Act authorizes the agency to conduct research 
through cooperative agreements. We will make awards using a competitive 
review and approval process subject to open and free competition.
    The following is an estimated timeline of actions associated with 
this program:

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                  Action                                Date*
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1. Release of RFA package.................  On or about February 2018.
2. Notice of Intent Due Date (Optional)...  On or about April 2018.
3. Application Due Date...................  On or about May 2018.
4. Anticipated Award(s)...................  On or about September 2018.
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* Dates may change based upon administrative approval.

    The GMO will publish the agency's RFA, along with any amendments, 
and relevant questions and answers, electronically through the 
government-wide point of entry at www.grants.gov. Interested parties 
can sign up for notifications of funding opportunities at: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/manage-subscriptions.html.

Nancy A. Berryhill,
Acting Commissioner of Social Security.
[FR Doc. 2017-25528 Filed 11-24-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4191-02-P
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