Agency Information Collection Activities: National Mail Voter Registration Form, 67929-67930 [2021-26012]

Download as PDF 67929 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 227 / Tuesday, November 30, 2021 / Notices TABLE 1—BURDEN HOUR/BURDEN COST TO RESPONDENTS—Continued Item No. 4 .................... Item Estimated annual respondents Responses per respondent Estimated annual responses Estimated time for response (hours) Estimated burden (hour/year) Rate 1 ($/hour) Estimated annual respondent cost burden (a) (b) (a) × (b) = (c) (d) (c) × (d) = (e) (f) (e) × (f) = (g) Transfer of Awards Certificate (Individuals or Households Respondents). 2 1 2 * 0.5 1 292 292 Total ................................ 115 ........................ 115 ........................ 428 ................ 124,976 1 The USPTO uses the combined rates for intellectual property attorneys and paralegas which is $292. 2021 (Report of the Economic Survey, published by the Committee on Economics of Legal Practice of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA); https://www.aipla.org/detail/news/2021/09/22/the-2021-report-of-the-economic-survey-is-here, pg. F–27. The USPTO uses the average billing rate for intellectual property attorneys in private firms which is $435 per hour. 2020 Utilization and Compensation Survey by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA); https://nala.org/paralegal-info/, pg 10. The USPTO uses the average billing rate per hour which is $149.). * 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Respondent (Non-hourly) Cost Burden: $0. There are no capital startup costs, filing fees, recordkeeping costs, maintance costs, or postage costs associated with this information collection. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 The USPTO is soliciting public comments to: (a) Evaluate 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) Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the burden of the collection 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 submission of responses. All comments submitted in response to this notice are a matter of public record. USPTO will include or summarize each comment in the request to OMB to approve this information collection. Before including an address, telephone number, email address, or other personal identifying information (PII) in a comment, be aware that the entire comment—including PII—may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask in your comment to withhold PII from public view, USPTO 19:04 Nov 29, 2021 Kimberly Hardy, Information Collections Officer, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States Patent and Trademark Office. [FR Doc. 2021–25995 Filed 11–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P Request for Comments VerDate Sep<11>2014 cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so. Jkt 256001 ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: National Mail Voter Registration Form U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the EAC announces an information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. The EAC intends to submit this proposed information collection (National Mail Voter Registration Form) to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget for approval. Section 9(a) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (‘‘NVRA’’) and Section 802 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (‘‘HAVA’’) requires the responsible agency to maintain a national mail voter registration form for U.S. citizens that want to register to vote, to update registration information due to a change of name, make a change of address or to register with a political party by returning the form to their state election office. DATES: Comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 31, 2021. ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed information collection should be submitted electronically via https:// www.regulations.gov (docket ID: EAC– 2021–0003) or by email at research@ SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 eac.gov. Written comments on the proposed information collection can also be sent to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001, Attn: NVRA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Nichelle Williams at 301–563–3919, or email research@eac.gov; U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments: Public comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 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 proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Obtaining a Copy of the National Mail Voter Registration Form: To obtain a free copy of the registration form: (1) Download a copy at https:// www.eac.gov/voters/national-mailvoter-registration-form; or (2) write to the EAC (including your address and phone number) at U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001, Attn: National Mail Voter Registration Form. Title and OMB Number: National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) Regulations for Voter Registration Application; OMB Number 3265–0015. Needs and Uses Persons wishing to register to vote may use the National Mail Voter Registration form (‘‘Federal form’’ or ‘‘form’’) to apply for voter registration. After completing the form, an applicant E:\FR\FM\30NON1.SGM 30NON1 67930 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 227 / Tuesday, November 30, 2021 / Notices submits her/his form to their respective state election office for processing. States covered by the NVRA process the information from the form to register an applicant to vote. Neither EAC nor any other Federal agency processes or collects any information from the Federal form that a registration applicant submits to a state. Rather, EAC prescribes the Federal form, and states collect and record the information applicants submit. The Federal form is composed of the registration application, instructions for completing the application (General Instructions and Application Instructions), and statespecific instructions that identify each state’s particular requirements. A copy of the current form in English and 17 additional translated languages is available on EAC’s website, at https:// www.eac.gov/voters/national-mailvoter-registration-form. Affected Public (Respondents): U.S. citizens eligible to vote in jurisdictions that accept and use the National Mail Voter Registration form. Number of Respondents: 2,500,000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Burden per Response: 0.12 hours per response. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 291,667 hours annualized. Frequency: Annually. Nichelle Williams, Director of Research, U.S. Election Assistance Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–26012 Filed 11–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–KF–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY National Petroleum Council Office of Fossil Energy. Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the National Petroleum Council. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. Due to the COVID– 19 pandemic, this meeting will be entirely virtual. DATES: Thursday, December 14, 2021; 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (EST). ADDRESSES: Virtual meeting. Information to access a live stream of the meeting proceedings will be available at www.energy.gov/fecm/ national-petroleum-council-npc. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Johnson, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, Office of Resource lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Nov 29, 2021 Jkt 256001 Sustainability (FECM–30), 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585; email: nancy.johnson@ hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Committee: To provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters relating to oil and natural gas, and the oil and natural gas industries. Tentative Agenda: • Call to Order, Introductory Remarks, and Welcome to WebEx Participants. • DOE Remarks and Priorities. • Administrative Matters. • Discussion of Any Other Business Properly Brought Before the National Petroleum Council. • Adjournment. Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The Chair of the Council will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Members of the public who would like to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Nancy Johnson at the postal address or email address listed above. Approximately 15 minutes will be reserved for public comments. The time allocated per speaker will depend on the number of requests received but will not exceed five minutes. Requests for oral statements must be received at least seven days prior to the meeting. Those not able to attend the meeting or having insufficient time to address the Council are invited to send a written statement to nancy.johnson@hq.doe.gov. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available at www.energy.gov/ fecm/national-petroleum-council-npc or by contacting Ms. Johnson. She may be reached at the above postal address or email address. Signed in Washington, DC, on November 24, 2021. LaTanya Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–26052 Filed 11–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER22–464–000] Indra Power Business MD LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of Indra Power Business MD LLC’s application PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with regard to the applicant’s request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, is December 13, 2021. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the internet through the Commission’s Home Page (https:// www.ferc.gov) using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. At this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission’s Public Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19), issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. E:\FR\FM\30NON1.SGM 30NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
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[FR Doc No: 2021-26012]


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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION


Agency Information Collection Activities: National Mail Voter 
Registration Form

AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
EAC announces an information collection and seeks public comment on the 
provisions thereof. The EAC intends to submit this proposed information 
collection (National Mail Voter Registration Form) to the Director of 
the Office of Management and Budget for approval. Section 9(a) of the 
National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (``NVRA'') and Section 802 of 
the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (``HAVA'') requires the responsible 
agency to maintain a national mail voter registration form for U.S. 
citizens that want to register to vote, to update registration 
information due to a change of name, make a change of address or to 
register with a political party by returning the form to their state 
election office.

DATES: Comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Standard 
Time on December 31, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed information collection should be 
submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov (docket ID: 
EAC-2021-0003) or by email at [email protected]. Written comments on the 
proposed information collection can also be sent to the U.S. Election 
Assistance Commission, 633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 
20001, Attn: NVRA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Nichelle Williams at 301-563-3919, 
or email [email protected]; U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 633 3rd 
Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Comments: Public comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 
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 proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance 
the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 
and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on 
respondents, including through the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Obtaining a Copy of the National Mail Voter Registration Form: To 
obtain a free copy of the registration form: (1) Download a copy at 
https://www.eac.gov/voters/national-mail-voter-registration-form; or 
(2) write to the EAC (including your address and phone number) at U.S. 
Election Assistance Commission, 633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200, 
Washington, DC 20001, Attn: National Mail Voter Registration Form.
    Title and OMB Number: National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) 
Regulations for Voter Registration Application; OMB Number 3265-0015.

Needs and Uses

    Persons wishing to register to vote may use the National Mail Voter 
Registration form (``Federal form'' or ``form'') to apply for voter 
registration. After completing the form, an applicant

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submits her/his form to their respective state election office for 
processing. States covered by the NVRA process the information from the 
form to register an applicant to vote. Neither EAC nor any other 
Federal agency processes or collects any information from the Federal 
form that a registration applicant submits to a state. Rather, EAC 
prescribes the Federal form, and states collect and record the 
information applicants submit. The Federal form is composed of the 
registration application, instructions for completing the application 
(General Instructions and Application Instructions), and state-specific 
instructions that identify each state's particular requirements. A copy 
of the current form in English and 17 additional translated languages 
is available on EAC's website, at https://www.eac.gov/voters/national-mail-voter-registration-form.
    Affected Public (Respondents): U.S. citizens eligible to vote in 
jurisdictions that accept and use the National Mail Voter Registration 
form.
    Number of Respondents: 2,500,000.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Burden per Response: 0.12 hours per response.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 291,667 hours annualized.
    Frequency: Annually.

Nichelle Williams,
Director of Research, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2021-26012 Filed 11-29-21; 8:45 am]
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