Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan Template and Progress Report, 8688-8689 [2018-04000]

Download as PDF sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 8688 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 40 / Wednesday, February 28, 2018 / Notices solicitation document, and provides the specified contracting officer’s name, email, and mailing address that the contractors would use to submit its response. The FAR does not specify the format in which the contractor should submit protest information. However, most contractors use computers to prepare protest materials and submit time sensitive responses electronically (email or facsimile) to the specified Government point of contact. Since the responses must meet specific timeframes, a centralized mailbox or website would not be a practical method of submission. Submission of protest information through contracting officers’ email or through facsimile are the best methods to use to document receipt of protest information, and are the methods most commonly used in the Government protest process. DHS/ALL/PIA–006 General Contact Lists covers the basic contact information that must be collected for DHS to address these protests. The other information collected will typically pertain to the contract itself, and not individuals. However, all information for this information collection is submitted voluntarily. Technically, because this information is not retrieved by personal identifier, no SORN is required. However, DHS/ALL–021 DHS Contractors and Consultants provides coverage for the collection of records on DHS contractors and consultants, to include resume and qualifying employment information. There is no assurance of confidentiality provided to the respondents. The burden estimates are based upon reports of protest activities submitted to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims in Fiscal Year 2016. No program changes occurred, however, the burden was adjusted to reflect an agency adjustment increase of 4 respondents within DHS for Fiscal Year 2016, as well as an increase in the average hourly wage rate. This is an Extension of a Currently Approved Collection, 1600–0004. OMB is particularly interested in comments which: 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. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Feb 27, 2018 Jkt 244001 4. 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. Analysis Agency: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS. Title: Agency Information Collection Activities: Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Regulation on Agency Protests. OMB Number: 1600–0004. Frequency: On Occasion. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Number of Respondents: 99. Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hours. Total Burden Hours: 198. Dated: February 20, 2018. Melissa Bruce, Executive Director, Enterprise Business Management Office. [FR Doc. 2018–04070 Filed 2–27–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan Template and Progress Report National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; revised collection, 1670– 0017. AGENCY: The DHS NPPD Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C), will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. NPPD previously published this ICR in the Federal Register on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 82 FR 56985 for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received by NPPD. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 30, 2018. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to OMB Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security and sent via electronic mail to dhsdeskofficer@ omb.eop.gov. All submissions must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the OMB Control Number 1670–0017. Comments submitted in response to this notice may be made available to the public through relevant websites. For this reason, please do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information or proprietary information. If you send an email comment, your email address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the internet. Please note that responses to this public comment request containing any routine notice about the confidentiality of the communication will be treated as public comments that may be made available to the public notwithstanding the inclusion of the routine notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Richard Tenney at 703–705–6281 or at SCIP@ hq.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DHS NPPD CS&C Office of Emergency Communications (OEC), formed under Title XVIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, 6 U.S.C. 571 et seq., is required, pursuant to 6 U.S.C. 572, to develop the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP), which includes identification of goals, timeframes, and appropriate measures to achieve interoperable communications capabilities. The Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP) Template and Annual SCIP Snapshot Report are designed to meet and support these statutory requirements. OEC will use the information from the SCIP Template and Annual SCIP Snapshot to track the progress States are making in implementing milestones and demonstrating goals of the NECP, as required through the Homeland Security Act of 2002, 6 U.S.C. 572. The SCIP Template and Annual SCIP Snapshot will provide OEC with broader capability data across the lanes of the Interoperability Continuum, which are key indicators of consistent success in response-level communications. In addition, the SCIP Template and the SCIP Snapshot will assist States in their strategic planning for interoperable and emergency communications while E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 40 / Wednesday, February 28, 2018 / Notices demonstrating each State’s achievements and challenges in accomplishing optimal interoperability for emergency responders. Moreover, certain government grants may require States to update their SCIP Templates and SCIP Snapshot to include broadband efforts in order to receive funding for interoperable and emergency communications. Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (SWICs) will be responsible for collecting this information from their respective stakeholders and governance bodies, and will complete and submit the SCIP Snapshots directly to OEC through unclassified electronic submission. The SCIP Template and Annual SCIP Snapshot may be submitted through unclassified electronic submission to OEC by each State’s SWIC in addition to being able to submit their respective SCIP Template and Annual SCIP Snapshot via email to SCIP@hq.dhs.gov. OEC streamlined its annual SCIP reporting process to obtain standard data to understand progress and challenges in emergency communications planning. OEC replaced the lengthier Annual Progress Report with the SCIP Snapshot as a reporting mechanism for States and territories for submitting SCIP progress, achievements and challenges. The data collected is based on calendar year reporting. The SCIP Snapshot also includes sections for States and territories to report on the status of governance structures, progress towards SCIP goals and initiatives, and overall successes and challenges in advancing interoperable emergency communications. This is a revised information collection. OMB is particularly interested in comments which: 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. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. 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, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Feb 27, 2018 Jkt 244001 e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. Title of Collection: Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP) Template and Progress Report. OMB Control Number: 1670–0017. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Private and Public Sector. Number of Respondents: 56. Estimated Time per Respondent: 6 hours. Total Burden Hours: 336 hours. David Epperson, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–04000 Filed 2–27–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9P–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2017–0070] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Rescindment of a System of Records Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to rescind the following Department Privacy Act systems of records notices: Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services–014 Electronic Immigration System–1 Temporary Accounts and Draft Benefit Requests System of Records; Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services– 015 Electronic Immigration System–2 Account and Case Management System of Records; and Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services–016 Electronic Immigration System–3 Automated Background Functions System of Records. The records covered by these systems of records notices will now be covered by existing DHS systems of records notices. DHS will continue to collect and maintain records regarding individuals who apply for immigration benefits using the online electronic filing system. Rescinding these three DHS systems of records notices mentioned above will have no adverse impacts on individuals, but will promote the overall streamlining and management of Department of Homeland Security Privacy Act record systems. DATES: These changes will take effect upon publication. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8689 You may submit comments, identified by docket number DHS– 2017–0070, by one of the following methods: • Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–343–4010. • Mail: Philip S. Kaplan, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528–0655. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number DHS–2017–0070. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personally identifiable information (PII) provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general questions, please contact: Donald K. Hawkins, Donald.K.Hawkins@uscis.dhs.gov, (202) 272–8030, Privacy Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20529. For privacy questions, please contact: Philip S. Kaplan, Sam.Kaplan@hq.dhs.gov, (202) 343–1717, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528–0655. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and as part of its ongoing integration and management efforts, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is rescinding the following systems of records notices: DHS/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)–014 Electronic Immigration System–1 Temporary Accounts and Draft Benefit Requests System of Records, 78 FR 20680 (April 5, 2013); DHS/USCIS–015 Electronic Immigration System–2 Account and Case Management System of Records, 78 FR 20673 (April 5, 2013), and DHS/ USCIS–016 Electronic Immigration System–3 Automated Background Functions System of Records, 76 FR 70735 (November 15, 2011). USCIS created the online electronic immigration system (USCIS ELIS) to allow individuals submitting U.S. immigration and naturalization requests to create online accounts and submit certain petitions, applications, and requests for processing and adjudication. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 40 (Wednesday, February 28, 2018)]
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[Pages 8688-8689]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04000]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan Template and 
Progress Report

AGENCY: National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Department 
of Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; revised collection, 
1670-0017.

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SUMMARY: The DHS NPPD Office of Cybersecurity and Communications 
(CS&C), will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) 
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance 
in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. NPPD previously 
published this ICR in the Federal Register on Friday, December 1, 2017 
at 82 FR 56985 for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were 
received by NPPD. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 
30 days for public comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 30, 
2018.

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 OMB Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security and sent 
via electronic mail to [email protected]. All submissions must 
include the words ``Department of Homeland Security'' and the OMB 
Control Number 1670-0017.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice may be made available 
to the public through relevant websites. For this reason, please do not 
include in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as 
sensitive personal information or proprietary information. If you send 
an email comment, your email address will be automatically captured and 
included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and 
made available on the internet. Please note that responses to this 
public comment request containing any routine notice about the 
confidentiality of the communication will be treated as public comments 
that may be made available to the public notwithstanding the inclusion 
of the routine notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to 
collection activities, please contact Richard Tenney at 703-705-6281 or 
at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DHS NPPD CS&C Office of Emergency 
Communications (OEC), formed under Title XVIII of the Homeland Security 
Act of 2002, 6 U.S.C. 571 et seq., is required, pursuant to 6 U.S.C. 
572, to develop the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP), 
which includes identification of goals, timeframes, and appropriate 
measures to achieve interoperable communications capabilities. The 
Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP) Template and 
Annual SCIP Snapshot Report are designed to meet and support these 
statutory requirements.
    OEC will use the information from the SCIP Template and Annual SCIP 
Snapshot to track the progress States are making in implementing 
milestones and demonstrating goals of the NECP, as required through the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002, 6 U.S.C. 572. The SCIP Template and 
Annual SCIP Snapshot will provide OEC with broader capability data 
across the lanes of the Interoperability Continuum, which are key 
indicators of consistent success in response-level communications.
    In addition, the SCIP Template and the SCIP Snapshot will assist 
States in their strategic planning for interoperable and emergency 
communications while

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demonstrating each State's achievements and challenges in accomplishing 
optimal interoperability for emergency responders. Moreover, certain 
government grants may require States to update their SCIP Templates and 
SCIP Snapshot to include broadband efforts in order to receive funding 
for interoperable and emergency communications.
    Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (SWICs) will be responsible 
for collecting this information from their respective stakeholders and 
governance bodies, and will complete and submit the SCIP Snapshots 
directly to OEC through unclassified electronic submission.
    The SCIP Template and Annual SCIP Snapshot may be submitted through 
unclassified electronic submission to OEC by each State's SWIC in 
addition to being able to submit their respective SCIP Template and 
Annual SCIP Snapshot via email to [email protected].
    OEC streamlined its annual SCIP reporting process to obtain 
standard data to understand progress and challenges in emergency 
communications planning. OEC replaced the lengthier Annual Progress 
Report with the SCIP Snapshot as a reporting mechanism for States and 
territories for submitting SCIP progress, achievements and challenges. 
The data collected is based on calendar year reporting. The SCIP 
Snapshot also includes sections for States and territories to report on 
the status of governance structures, progress towards SCIP goals and 
initiatives, and overall successes and challenges in advancing 
interoperable emergency communications.
    This is a revised information collection. OMB is particularly 
interested in comments which:
    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. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    4. 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.
    Title of Collection: Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan 
(SCIP) Template and Progress Report.
    OMB Control Number: 1670-0017.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Private and Public Sector.
    Number of Respondents: 56.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 6 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 336 hours.

David Epperson,
Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-04000 Filed 2-27-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-9P-P
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