Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery, 34749-34750 [2021-13951]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 123 / Wednesday, June 30, 2021 / Notices its support of the shipment(s) under its insurance program. Affected Public: This form affects entities involved in the export of U.S. goods and services. Monthly Number of Respondents: 2,600. Estimated Time per Respondent: 15 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 7,800 hours. Frequency of Reporting or Use: Monthly. Government Expenses: Reviewing Time per Year: 7,800 hours. Average Wages per Hour: $42.50. Average Cost per Year: $331,500. Benefits and Overhead: 20%. Total Government Cost: $397,800. Bassam Doughman, IT Specialist. [FR Doc. 2021–13969 Filed 6–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6690–01–P EXPORT-IMPORT BANK [Public Notice: 2021–3012] Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; EIB 92– 34 Application for Short-Term Letter of Credit Export Credit Insurance Policy Export-Import Bank of the United States. ACTION: Submission for OMB review and comments request. AGENCY: The Export-Import Banks of the United States (EXIM), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 30, 2021 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically on WWW.REGULATIONS.GOV or by mail to Jean Fitzgibbon, jean.fitzgibbon@ exim.gov, Export-Import Bank of the United States, 811 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information, please contact Jean Fitzgibbon. 202–565–3620. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Export-Import Bank of the United States, pursuant to the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended (12 U.S.C. 635, et seq.), facilitates the finance of the export of U.S. goods and services. The ‘‘Report of Premiums Payable for Exporters Only’’ form will jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:47 Jun 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 be used by exporters to report and pay premiums on insured shipments to various foreign buyers. The Application for Short Term Letter of Credit Export Credit Insurance Policy is used to determine the eligibility of the applicant and the transaction for EXIM assistance under its insurance program. EXIM customers are able to submit this form on paper or electronically. Title and Form Number: EIB 92–34 Application for Short-Term Letter of Credit Export Credit Insurance Policy. OMB Number: 3048–0009. Type of Review: Regular. Need and Use: This form is used by a financial institution (or broker acting on its behalf) to obtain approval for coverage of a short-term letter of credit. The information allows the EXIM staff to make a determination of the eligibility of the applicant and transaction for EXIM assistance under its programs. The application tool can be reviewed at: https://www.exim.gov/sites/default/ files/pub/pending/eib92-34.pdf. Affected Public: This form affects entities involved in the export of U.S. goods and services. Annual Number of Respondents: 11. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hr. Annual Burden Hours: 11. Frequency of Reporting of Use: On occasion. Government Expenses: Reviewing Time per Year: 11 hours. Average Wages per Hour: $42.50. Average Cost per Year: $468 (time * wages). Benefits and Overhead: 20%. Total Government Cost: $561. Bassam Doughman, IT Specialist. [FR Doc. 2021–13975 Filed 6–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6690–01–P EXPORT-IMPORT BANK [Public Notice: 2021–3011] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery Export-Import Bank of the United States. ACTION: Submission for OMB review and comments request. AGENCY: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34749 information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 30, 2021 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically on www.regulations.gov. (EIB 11–01) By email to Madolyn Phillips, Madolyn.Phillips@exim.gov, ExportImport Bank of the United States, 811 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20571. Comments submitted in response to this notice may be made available to the public through the www.regulations.gov. 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: To request additional information, please Madolyn Phillips, Madolyn.Phillips@ exim.gov, 202–565–3701. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Export-Import Bank of the United States, pursuant to the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended (12 U.S.C. 635, et seq.), facilitates the finance of the export of U.S. goods and services. The ‘‘Report of Premiums Payable for Exporters Only’’ form will be used by exporters to report and pay premiums on insured shipments to various foreign buyers. Title and Form Number: EIB 11–01, Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. Abstract: The proposed information collection activity provides a means to garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Administration’s commitment to improving service delivery. By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. This feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations, provide E:\FR\FM\30JNN1.SGM 30JNN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 34750 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 123 / Wednesday, June 30, 2021 / Notices an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between the Agency and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program management. The solicitation of feedback will target areas such as: Timeliness, appropriateness, accuracy of information, courtesy, efficiency of service delivery, and resolution of issues with service delivery. Responses will be assessed to plan and inform efforts to improve or maintain the quality of service offered to the public. If this information is not collected, vital feedback from customers and stakeholders on the Agency’s services will be unavailable. The Agency will only submit a collection for approval under this generic clearance if it meets the following conditions: • The collections are voluntary; • The collections are low-burden for respondents (based on considerations of total burden hours, total number of respondents, or burden-hours per respondent) and are low-cost for both the respondents and the Federal Government; • The collections are noncontroversial and do not raise issues of concern to other Federal agencies; • Any collection is targeted to the solicitation of opinions from respondents who have experience with the program or may have experience with the program in the near future; • Personally identifiable information (PII) is collected only to the extent necessary and is not retained; • Information gathered will be used only internally for general service improvement and program management purposes and is not intended for release outside of the agency; • Information gathered will not be used for the purpose of substantially informing influential policy decisions; and • Information gathered will yield qualitative information; the collections will not be designed or expected to yield statistically reliable results or used as though the results are generalizable to the population of study. Feedback collected under this generic clearance provides useful information, but it does not yield data that can be generalized to the overall population. This type of generic clearance for qualitative information will not be used for quantitative information collections VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:47 Jun 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 that are designed to yield reliably actionable results, such as monitoring trends over time or documenting program performance. Such data uses require more rigorous designs that address: The target population to which generalizations will be made, the sampling frame, the sample design (including stratification and clustering), the precision requirements or power calculations that justify the proposed sample size, the expected response rate, methods for assessing potential nonresponse bias, the protocols for data collection, and any testing procedures that were or will be undertaken prior to fielding the study. Depending on the degree of influence the results are likely to have, such collections may still be eligible for submission for other generic mechanisms that are designed to yield quantitative results. As a general matter, information collections will not result in any new system of records containing privacy information and will not ask questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private. The Agency received no comments in response to the 60-day notice published in the Federal Register of April 22, 2021 (86 FR 20494). Current Actions: Extension of approval for a collection of information. Type of Review: Extension. Survey Type: Web based/email based survey; Feedback/Comment Evaluation Form; Detailed Mail Evaluation Form; Telephone; Focus Group. Affected Public: Individuals and Households, Businesses and Organizations, State, Local or Tribal Government. Below we provide projected average estimates for the next three years: Average Expected Annual Number of Activities: 10. Average Number of Respondents per Activity: 467. Annual Responses: 4,670. Frequency of Response: Once per request. Average Minutes per Response: 8. Burden Hours: 623. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; to develop, acquire, install and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; to train personnel and to be able to respond to a collection of information, to search data sources, to complete and review the collection of information; and to transmit or otherwise disclose the information. All written comments will be available for public inspection Regulations.gov. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget control number. Bassam Doughman, IT Specialist. [FR Doc. 2021–13951 Filed 6–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6690–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0546; FRS 35608] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30JNN1.SGM 30JNN1

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[FR Doc No: 2021-13951]


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EXPORT-IMPORT BANK

[Public Notice: 2021-3011]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative 
Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

AGENCY: Export-Import Bank of the United States.

ACTION: Submission for OMB review and comments request.

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SUMMARY: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), as part of 
its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, 
invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the 
proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 30, 2021 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically on 
www.regulations.gov. (EIB 11-01) By email to Madolyn Phillips, 
[email protected], Export-Import Bank of the United States, 811 
Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20571.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice may be made available 
to the public through the www.regulations.gov. 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: To request additional information, 
please Madolyn Phillips, [email protected], 202-565-3701.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Export-Import Bank of the United States, 
pursuant to the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended (12 U.S.C. 
635, et seq.), facilitates the finance of the export of U.S. goods and 
services. The ``Report of Premiums Payable for Exporters Only'' form 
will be used by exporters to report and pay premiums on insured 
shipments to various foreign buyers.
    Title and Form Number: EIB 11-01, Generic Clearance for the 
Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery.
    Abstract: The proposed information collection activity provides a 
means to garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an 
efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Administration's 
commitment to improving service delivery. By qualitative feedback we 
mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and 
opinions, but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative 
results that can be generalized to the population of study. This 
feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder 
perceptions, experiences and expectations, provide

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an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas 
where communication, training or changes in operations might improve 
delivery of products or services. These collections will allow for 
ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications between the Agency 
and its customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to 
contribute directly to the improvement of program management.
    The solicitation of feedback will target areas such as: Timeliness, 
appropriateness, accuracy of information, courtesy, efficiency of 
service delivery, and resolution of issues with service delivery. 
Responses will be assessed to plan and inform efforts to improve or 
maintain the quality of service offered to the public. If this 
information is not collected, vital feedback from customers and 
stakeholders on the Agency's services will be unavailable.
    The Agency will only submit a collection for approval under this 
generic clearance if it meets the following conditions:
     The collections are voluntary;
     The collections are low-burden for respondents (based on 
considerations of total burden hours, total number of respondents, or 
burden-hours per respondent) and are low-cost for both the respondents 
and the Federal Government;
     The collections are non-controversial and do not raise 
issues of concern to other Federal agencies;
     Any collection is targeted to the solicitation of opinions 
from respondents who have experience with the program or may have 
experience with the program in the near future;
     Personally identifiable information (PII) is collected 
only to the extent necessary and is not retained;
     Information gathered will be used only internally for 
general service improvement and program management purposes and is not 
intended for release outside of the agency;
     Information gathered will not be used for the purpose of 
substantially informing influential policy decisions; and
     Information gathered will yield qualitative information; 
the collections will not be designed or expected to yield statistically 
reliable results or used as though the results are generalizable to the 
population of study.
    Feedback collected under this generic clearance provides useful 
information, but it does not yield data that can be generalized to the 
overall population. This type of generic clearance for qualitative 
information will not be used for quantitative information collections 
that are designed to yield reliably actionable results, such as 
monitoring trends over time or documenting program performance. Such 
data uses require more rigorous designs that address: The target 
population to which generalizations will be made, the sampling frame, 
the sample design (including stratification and clustering), the 
precision requirements or power calculations that justify the proposed 
sample size, the expected response rate, methods for assessing 
potential non-response bias, the protocols for data collection, and any 
testing procedures that were or will be undertaken prior to fielding 
the study. Depending on the degree of influence the results are likely 
to have, such collections may still be eligible for submission for 
other generic mechanisms that are designed to yield quantitative 
results.
    As a general matter, information collections will not result in any 
new system of records containing privacy information and will not ask 
questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, 
religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered 
private.
    The Agency received no comments in response to the 60-day notice 
published in the Federal Register of April 22, 2021 (86 FR 20494).
    Current Actions: Extension of approval for a collection of 
information.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Survey Type: Web based/email based survey; Feedback/Comment 
Evaluation Form; Detailed Mail Evaluation Form; Telephone; Focus Group.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households, Businesses and 
Organizations, State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Below we provide projected average estimates for the next three 
years:
    Average Expected Annual Number of Activities: 10.
    Average Number of Respondents per Activity: 467.
    Annual Responses: 4,670.
    Frequency of Response: Once per request.
    Average Minutes per Response: 8.
    Burden Hours: 623.
    Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice 
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. 
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of 
information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of 
operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide 
information. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial 
resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose 
or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the 
time needed to review instructions; to develop, acquire, install and 
utilize technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, 
validating and verifying information, processing and maintaining 
information, and disclosing and providing information; to train 
personnel and to be able to respond to a collection of information, to 
search data sources, to complete and review the collection of 
information; and to transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
    All written comments will be available for public inspection 
Regulations.gov. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is 
not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it 
displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget control 
number.

Bassam Doughman,
IT Specialist.
[FR Doc. 2021-13951 Filed 6-29-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6690-01-P


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