30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Partner Information Form (PIF), 46933-46934 [2019-19210]

Download as PDF 46933 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 173 / Friday, September 6, 2019 / Notices Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding the proposed information collection to Jennifer Cupp, USAID, Bureau for Food Security, at jcupp@usaid.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Cupp, USAID, Bureau for Food Security, jcupp@usaid.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: When submitting comments or requesting information, please include the information request collection title for reference. OMB No. ### Information Collection Request Title: U.S. Government Feed the Future Initiative Audience Segmentation Survey. Abstract: The ‘‘USAID National Survey of U.S. Adults about Global Food Security’’ is a 20-minute nationally-representative survey of U.S. adults conducted for USAID by a professional research company. The purpose of the research is to inform the communications strategy, education, and outreach efforts for the Feed the Future Initiative. The research contractor will gather information and feedback by telephone and online from 1,000 voluntary adult participants using a nationally representative survey sampling method. Using the information collected in the survey, the research ADDRESSES: AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request U.S. Agency for International Development. ACTION: Notice of information collection. AGENCY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following new information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are requested concerning whether the proposed or continuing collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the burden estimates; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the respondents. DATES: All comments should be submitted within 60 calendar days from the date of this publication. SUMMARY: consultant will measure opinions about global food security and hunger, program awareness, reasons for improving global food security and reducing hunger, questions and concerns about the initiative, as well as consumer segments and insights for each segment to more effectively hone communication, education and outreach efforts. Likely Respondents: This study includes one respondent group, U.S. adults 18 years and older living in the fifty states and the District of Columbia. Burden Statement: Burden in this context means the time expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose or provide the information requested. This includes the time needed to review instructions and survey screening criteria; to develop, acquire, install and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of providing opinions and feedback; to be able to respond to and complete the collection of information; and to transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The total annual burden hours estimated are summarized in the table below. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents jspears on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Form name Number of responses per respondent Total responses Average burden per response (in hours) Total burden hours Feed the Future Initiative Audience Segmentation ............. Screened households .......................................................... 1,000 1,200 1 1 1,000 1,200 .333 .0167 333 20.04 Total .............................................................................. ........................ ........................ 3,200 ........................ 353.04 USAID specifically requests comments on (1) the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection. The comments will also become a matter of public record. Dated: July 31, 2019. Jennifer Cupp, Communications Director, Feed the Future, U.S. Agency for International Development. [FR Doc. 2019–19209 Filed 9–5–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–P AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Partner Information Form (PIF) U.S. Agency for International Development. ACTION: Notice of request for public comment. AGENCY: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Sep 05, 2019 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 seeks Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, USAID requests public comment on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. This proposed information collection was published in the Federal Register on June 17, 2019, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received regarding the Federal Register Notice. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. DATES: Comments must be received no later than October 7, 2019. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: 1. Email: OIRA_Submission@ omb.eop.gov. You must include the E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM 06SEN1 46934 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 173 / Friday, September 6, 2019 / Notices jspears on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES form number, title of information collection, and OMB control number in the subject line of your message. 2. Mail, Hand Delivery, or Courier: Desk Officer for USAID, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503. 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 Colleen Allen at (202) 712–0378, via email at rulemaking@usaid.gov, or via mail at USAID, Bureau for Management, Office of Management Policy, Budget, and Performance (M/MPBP), 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This agency information collection previously published at 84 FR 28000. Overview of Information Collection • Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). • Title of Information Collection: Partner Information Form. • OMB Control Number: 0412–0577. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau for Management, Office of Management Policy, Budget, and Performance (M/ MPBP). • Form Number: AID 500–13. • Respondents: Potential awardees and subawardees. • Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 5,800. • Average Time per Response: 1 hour 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,700 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. USAID solicits public comments on the following: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Agency. • 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 respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Abstract of Proposed Collection USAID collects information from individuals and organizations to VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Sep 05, 2019 Jkt 247001 conduct screening to help ensure that USAID funds, USAID-funded activities, or other resources will not be used to provide support to entities or individuals deemed to be a risk to national security. USAID vets prospective awardees seeking funding from USAID to mitigate the risk that such funds might benefit entities or individuals who present a national security risk. To conduct vetting, USAID collects information from prospective awardees and subawardees regarding their directors, officers, and/or key employees. The information collected is compared to information gathered from commercial, public, and U.S. government databases to determine the risk that the applying organization or individual might use Agency funds or programs in a way that presents a threat to national security. this invention are assigned to the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture. It is in the public interest to so license this invention as Agrosource, Inc. of Tequesta, Florida has submitted a complete and sufficient application for a license. The prospective exclusive license will be royalty-bearing and will comply with the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7. The prospective exclusive license may be granted unless, within thirty (30) days from the date of this published Notice, the Agricultural Research Service receives written evidence and argument which establishes that the grant of the license would not be consistent with the requirements of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7. Mojdeh Bahar, Assistant Administrator. Methodology [FR Doc. 2019–19236 Filed 9–5–19; 8:45 am] USAID collects information via mail or electronic submission. BILLING CODE 3410–03–P Colleen Allen, Director, Bureau for Management, Office of Management Policy, Budget, and Performance, U.S. Agency for International Development. BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice [FR Doc. 2019–19210 Filed 9–5–19; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Research Service Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License Agricultural Research Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of intent. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to grant to Agrosource, Inc. of Tequesta, Florida, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 9,949,489, ‘‘Methods for Control of Hemipteran Insect Stylet Sheath Structure Formation,’’ issued on April 24, 2018. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 7, 2019. ADDRESSES: Send comments to: USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Rm. 4–1174, Beltsville, Maryland 20705–5131. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian T. Nakanishi of the Office of Technology Transfer at the Beltsville address given above; telephone: 301– 504–5989. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Government’s patent rights in SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 10:45 a.m. EDT. PLACE: Cohen Building, Room 3321, 330 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20237. SUBJECT: Notice of Meeting of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. SUMMARY: The U.S. Agency for Global Media’s (USAGM) Board of Governors (Board) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The Board will vote on a consent agenda consisting of the minutes of its June 5, 2019 meeting, a resolution honoring the 65th anniversary of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Ukrainian Service, and a resolution for David Burke Distinguished Journalism Award. The Board will receive a report from the USAGM’s Chief Executive Officer and Director. This meeting will be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the agency’s public website at www.usagm.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the agency’s public website. The public may also attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Members of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https://usagmboardmeeting september2019.eventbrite.com by 12:00 DATE AND TIME: BILLING CODE P Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM 06SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 173 (Friday, September 6, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46933-46934]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-19210]


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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Partner 
Information Form (PIF)

AGENCY: U.S. Agency for International Development.

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information 
collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, USAID requests public comment on this collection from all 
interested individuals and organizations. This proposed information 
collection was published in the Federal Register on June 17, 2019, 
allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received 
regarding the Federal Register Notice. The purpose of this notice is to 
allow an additional 30 days for public comment.

DATES: Comments must be received no later than October 7, 2019.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
    1. Email: [email protected]. You must include the

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form number, title of information collection, and OMB control number in 
the subject line of your message.
    2. Mail, Hand Delivery, or Courier: Desk Officer for USAID, Office 
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503.

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 Colleen Allen at (202) 712-0378, via email at 
[email protected], or via mail at USAID, Bureau for Management, 
Office of Management Policy, Budget, and Performance (M/MPBP), 1300 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    This agency information collection previously published at 84 FR 
28000.

Overview of Information Collection

     Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
     Title of Information Collection: Partner Information Form.
     OMB Control Number: 0412-0577.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau for Management, Office of 
Management Policy, Budget, and Performance (M/MPBP).
     Form Number: AID 500-13.
     Respondents: Potential awardees and subawardees.
     Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 5,800.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,700 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    USAID solicits public comments on the following:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Agency.
     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 respondents, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    USAID collects information from individuals and organizations to 
conduct screening to help ensure that USAID funds, USAID-funded 
activities, or other resources will not be used to provide support to 
entities or individuals deemed to be a risk to national security.
    USAID vets prospective awardees seeking funding from USAID to 
mitigate the risk that such funds might benefit entities or individuals 
who present a national security risk. To conduct vetting, USAID 
collects information from prospective awardees and subawardees 
regarding their directors, officers, and/or key employees. The 
information collected is compared to information gathered from 
commercial, public, and U.S. government databases to determine the risk 
that the applying organization or individual might use Agency funds or 
programs in a way that presents a threat to national security.

Methodology

    USAID collects information via mail or electronic submission.

Colleen Allen,
Director, Bureau for Management, Office of Management Policy, Budget, 
and Performance, U.S. Agency for International Development.
[FR Doc. 2019-19210 Filed 9-5-19; 8:45 am]
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