Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Guaranty Agencies Security Self-Assessment and Attestation, 48408-48409 [2021-18572]

Download as PDF 48408 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 165 / Monday, August 30, 2021 / Notices organizations with a comprehensive list of U.S. commercial shipyards and their capabilities and capacities. Affected Public: Businesses or other for profit. Annual Burden Hours: 800. Number of Respondents: 200. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 200. Average Burden per Response: 4 hours. Frequency: Annually. Dated: August 24, 2021. Kayyonne T. Marston, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2021–18556 Filed 8–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2021–SCC–0094] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program: Forms Federal Student Aid (FSA), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a revision of a currently approved collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 29, 2021. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain. Find this information collection request by selecting ‘‘Department of Education’’ under ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then check ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. Comments may also be sent to ICDocketmgr@ed.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Beth Grebeldinger, 202–377–4018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:40 Aug 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program: Forms. OMB Control Number: 1845–0128. Type of Review: A revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector; Individuals and Households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 21. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4. Abstract: The HEAL form 504 is required for lenders to make applications to the HEAL insurance program, to report accurately and timely on loan actions, including transfer of loans to a secondary agent, and to establish the repayment status of borrowers who qualify for deferment of payments. The HEAL form 508 is required for HEAL borrowers to request deferment of payment of their loan under specific conditions. This collection is removing the datasets previously included in this collection due to the decrease in the number of users. Dated: August 25, 2021. Juliana Pearson, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2021–18635 Filed 8–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED–2021–SCC–0128] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Guaranty Agencies Security SelfAssessment and Attestation Federal Student Aid (FSA), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 29, 2021. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please use https://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED– 2021–SCC–0128. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. If the regulations.gov site is not available to the public for any reason, ED will temporarily accept comments at ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please include the docket ID number and the title of the information collection request when requesting documents or submitting comments. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the PRA Coordinator of the Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, LBJ, Room 6W208C, Washington, DC 20202–8240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Beth Grebeldinger, (202) 377–4018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 165 / Monday, August 30, 2021 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: Guaranty Agencies Security Self-assessment and Attestation. OMB Control Number: 1845–0134. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector; State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 20. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 6,320. Abstract: This is a request for an extension of the approved information collection used by Federal Student Aid (FSA) to ensure that all data collected and managed by Guaranty Agencies (GAs) in support federal student financial aid programs is secure. FSA continues to use a formal assessment program that ensures the GAs have security protocols in place to protect the confidentiality and integrity of data entrusted to FSA by students and families. This assessment will identify security deficiencies based on the federal standards described in the National Institute of Standards and Technology publications. Dated: August 24, 2021. Juliana Pearson, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2021–18572 Filed 8–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:40 Aug 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings U.S. Election Assistance Commission. ACTION: Notice of public meeting agenda. AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance Commission Meeting on Moving VVSG 2.0 Forward. DATES: Wednesday, September 8th, 2021, 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern. ADDRESSES: Virtual via Zoom: The official meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCpN6i0g2rlF4ITWhwvBwwZw. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristen Muthig, Telephone: (202) 897– 9285, Email: kmuthig@eac.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose: In accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act), Public Law 94–409, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552b), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) will conduct an official meeting discuss various aspects of implementing the newly adopted Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) version 2.0 as well as the VVSG Lifecycle Policy. Agenda: The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) will meet with panels consisting of voting system manufacturers, voting system test labs (VSTLs), and representatives from the election administration community to discuss various aspects of the final stages of VVSG 2.0 implementation. This includes the state of developing voting system equipment for VVSG 2.0 compliance, preparation for testing against the new requirements, and the need for VVSG 2.0 compliant systems. The EAC Commissioners will be requesting feedback from the panels on these topics. The EAC Testing and Certification Director will provide a brief update on the status of various aspects from the agency perspective. Commissioners will also hear from members of the public who wish to offer verbal testimony on the VVSG 2.0 implementation. Public testimony during the hearing will be limited to five minutes maximum per person. If you would like to participate in public testimony, please contact Jon Panek (jpanek@eac.gov) with your full name, email address, and phone number no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on September 3, 2021. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 48409 The full agenda will be posted in advance on the EAC website: https:// www.eac.gov. Background: On February 10th, 2021 the EAC Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt VVSG 2.0. This vote represents the official approval of years of work by EAC staff in conjunction with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the EAC’s advisory boards, VVSG working groups, and input from the public on the content in the latest iteration of the VVSG. The vote to adopt the new requirements does not mean there are new voting systems ready to be certified to the VVSG 2.0. It is the beginning of the final phase of implementing the new requirements in preparation for testing and certifying the next generation of voting system equipment. This final phase of VVSG 2.0 implementation involves a significant amount of work. Voting system manufacturers must design new equipment for compliance with the VVSG 2.0. This process can take a significant amount of time and research as the manufacturers work through the new requirements to design their equipment. The NIST NVLAP handbook 150–22, which is utilized as a guideline for accrediting VSTLs, must be updated to include the VVSG 2.0 into its scope. Following that, the VSTLs need to be assessed and accredited by both NVLAP and the EAC once they have completed their preparations for testing to the new requirements. Once a VSTL is successfully accredited, voting system manufacturers may apply with the EAC to have their equipment tested against VVSG 2.0. The EAC is currently drafting a VVSG Lifecycle Policy. The intent of this policy is to help facilitate migration to the new VVSG 2.0 standard by providing guidance on deprecation of the obsolete standards, establishing a periodic review and update timeline for new standards going forward, and versioning of future standards. Status: This meeting will be open to the public. Nichelle Williams, Director of Research, U.S. Election Assistance Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–18729 Filed 8–26–21; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\30AUN1.SGM 30AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 165 (Monday, August 30, 2021)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2021-18572]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No. ED-2021-SCC-0128]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; 
Guaranty Agencies Security Self-Assessment and Attestation

AGENCY: Federal Student Aid (FSA), Department of Education (ED).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is 
proposing an extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
October 29, 2021.

ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the 
information collection listed in this notice, please use https://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED-2021-SCC-0128. 
Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted 
electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal 
mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. If the regulations.gov 
site is not available to the public for any reason, ED will temporarily 
accept comments at [email protected]. Please include the docket ID 
number and the title of the information collection request when 
requesting documents or submitting comments. Please note that comments 
submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period 
will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments 
submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the PRA 
Coordinator of the Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and 
Strategy Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, 
LBJ, Room 6W208C, Washington, DC 20202-8240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to 
collection activities, please contact Beth Grebeldinger, (202) 377-
4018.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with 
an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing 
collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact 
of its information collection requirements and minimize the public's 
reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department's 
information collection

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requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED 
is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request 
(ICR) that is described below. The Department of Education is 
especially interested in public comment addressing the following 
issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the 
Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely 
manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the 
Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden 
of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of 
information technology. Please note that written comments received in 
response to this notice will be considered public records.
    Title of Collection: Guaranty Agencies Security Self-assessment and 
Attestation.
    OMB Control Number: 1845-0134.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector; State, Local, and 
Tribal Governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 20.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 6,320.
    Abstract: This is a request for an extension of the approved 
information collection used by Federal Student Aid (FSA) to ensure that 
all data collected and managed by Guaranty Agencies (GAs) in support 
federal student financial aid programs is secure. FSA continues to use 
a formal assessment program that ensures the GAs have security 
protocols in place to protect the confidentiality and integrity of data 
entrusted to FSA by students and families. This assessment will 
identify security deficiencies based on the federal standards described 
in the National Institute of Standards and Technology publications.

    Dated: August 24, 2021.
Juliana Pearson,
PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and 
Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, 
Evaluation and Policy Development.
[FR Doc. 2021-18572 Filed 8-27-21; 8:45 am]
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