Request for Comments on the Execution of the FY 22/26 Learning Agenda, 68630-68631 [2021-26304]

Download as PDF 68630 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 230 / Friday, December 3, 2021 / Notices CHEMICAL USE TARGET COMMODITIES 2022–2024—Continued Year Survey Target commodity 2024 ....................... Integrated Screening .............................................................. ARMS phase 2 (PPCR) ......................................................... ARMS phase 2 (PPR) ............................................................ Chemical Use ......................................................................... ARMS phases 2 & 3 plus Chemical Use. TBD. TBD. vegetables. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 PPCR—Production Practices and Costs Report. PPR—Production Practices Report. Authority: These data will be collected under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 2204(a). 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[FR Doc. 2021–26275 Filed 12–2–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–20–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Request for Comments on the Execution of the FY 22/26 Learning Agenda Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Request for information. AGENCY: In accordance with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (the Evidence Act), Public Law 115–435,1 the Department of Commerce has developed a draft Learning Agenda for FY 2022 to FY 2026. The Learning Agenda lists significant priority evidence/evaluation questions that will be researched over the next four years to help achieve the Department’s Strategic Objectives. The final plan will be published in February 2022 and will be reviewed annually for possible updates and improvements. Research questions in the plan cover a broad range of topics reflecting the wide-ranging authorities and programs across the Department. One common theme across many bureaus, and consistent with the Administration’s focus on equitable economic growth, is the extent to which programs are reaching traditionally underserved SUMMARY: 15 PO 00000 U.S.C. 312. Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 communities and populations and meeting their needs. These questions are listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. General comments are invited but input is particularly requested on: • Strategies to best engage with underserved communities and populations on research methodology • Data sets maintained by states, localities, regional organizations, or non-profits that could support the research • Recent significant research most relevant to the Learning Agenda questions The information provided will be used to develop and refine the approach used to conduct research. This includes identifying organizations and individuals who will be included in focus groups. DATES: Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on January 31, 2022. Written comments in response to the RFI should be submitted according to the instructions in the ADDRESSES sections below. Submissions received after that date may not be considered. ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted via email to EvaluationOfficer@doc.gov. Attachments to the email will be accepted only in ADOBE® portable document format or MICROSOFT WORD® format. All submissions, including attachments and other supporting materials, will become part of the public record and subject to public disclosure. The Department of Commerce reserves the right to publish relevant comments publicly, unedited and in their entirety. Personal information, such as account numbers or Social Security numbers, or names of other individuals, should not be included. Do not submit confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive or protected information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions regarding this notice please call 202–604–5634 or email EvaluationOfficer@doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following are Learning Agenda topics and questions that would particularly E:\FR\FM\03DEN1.SGM 03DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 230 / Friday, December 3, 2021 / Notices benefit from engagement with underserved communities and populations on the approach to the research and available data and expertise. ADDRESSES sections of this RFI will be considered. Christine Heflin, Evaluation Officer, Department of Commerce, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs. Equitable Sustained Prosperity [FR Doc. 2021–26304 Filed 12–2–21; 8:45 am] To what extent do minority business enterprises (MBEs) participate, produce, innovate, and compete in manufacturing? What Department actions would be most effective in increasing MBE participation in manufacturing? What types of Economic Development Administration funded activities (including those funded by CARES and the American Rescue Plan) are associated with the strongest long-term economic advances, particularly for underserved communities and populations? What is the best approach to increasing capital available to minority businesses? What are the most significant barriers to providing business assistance to underserved communities and populations? How can they be removed? Data Availability and Usability What datasets are available/needed to track the impact of Department programs on historically underserved communities/populations? What refinements and new statistics can best support better and more equitable management of the economy? What internal processes and publicly facing Commerce tools will democratize data access and improve awareness of the Commerce data inventory? jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 Weather and Climate Information How can NOAA provide more effective and equitable climate mitigation and adaptation science breakthroughs? How can weather forecasts be communicated effectively to vulnerable populations? What additional models and tools do communities need to better prepare for coastal inundation at seasonal, annual, and multi-year timescales? Request for Information: Respondents may organize their submissions in response to this RFI in any manner. Responses may include estimates, which should be identified as such. All responses that comply with the requirements listed in the DATES and VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:06 Dec 02, 2021 Jkt 256001 BILLING CODE 3510–MN–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 68631 programs and investment priorities that affect the competitiveness of U.S. supply chains. The total number of members that may serve on the Committee is a maximum of 45. Dated: November 29, 2021. Heather Sykes, Director, Office of Supply Chain, Professional, and Business Services. [FR Doc. 2021–26254 Filed 12–2–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P International Trade Administration Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness Renewal International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, with the concurrence of the General Services Administration, renewed the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness. DATES: The charter for the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness was renewed on November 10, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Boll, Supply Chain Team, Room 11004, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; phone 202–482–1135; email: richard.boll@ trade.gov. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, with the concurrence of the General Services Administration, renewed the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness. The effective date of the charter renewal is November 10, 2021. This Notice is published in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). It has been determined that renewal of the Committee is necessary and in the public interest. The Committee was established pursuant to Commerce’s authority under 15 U.S.C. 1512, in accordance with the FACA, and with the concurrence of the General Services Administration. The Committee provides advice to the Secretary on the necessary elements of a comprehensive policy approach to supply chain competitiveness designed to support U.S. export growth and national economic competitiveness, encourage innovation, facilitate the movement of goods, and improve the competitiveness of U.S. supply chains for goods and services in the domestic and global economy; and to provide advice to the Secretary on regulatory policies and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–484–803, A–570–062, C–570–063] Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Greece and Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings From the People’s Republic of China; Rescission of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews; 2020–2021 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) is rescinding the administrative reviews of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on large diameter welded pipe from Greece and cast iron soil pipe fittings from the People’s Republic of China (China) and the countervailing duty (CVD) order on cast iron soil pipe fittings from China covering the periods of review in the table below, based on the timely withdrawal of all review requests. SUMMARY: DATES: Applicable December 3, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Hart at (202) 482–1058 (Greece); Samantha Kinney at (202) 482–2285 (AD China); Dennis McClure at (202) 482–5973 (CVD China) AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Based upon timely requests for review, Commerce initiated administrative reviews of certain companies for the periods of review and the AD and CVD orders listed in the table below, pursuant to 19 CFR E:\FR\FM\03DEN1.SGM 03DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 230 (Friday, December 3, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26304]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs


Request for Comments on the Execution of the FY 22/26 Learning 
Agenda

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, U.S. 
Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Request for information.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Foundations for Evidence-Based 
Policymaking Act of 2018 (the Evidence Act), Public Law 115-435,\1\ the 
Department of Commerce has developed a draft Learning Agenda for FY 
2022 to FY 2026. The Learning Agenda lists significant priority 
evidence/evaluation questions that will be researched over the next 
four years to help achieve the Department's Strategic Objectives. The 
final plan will be published in February 2022 and will be reviewed 
annually for possible updates and improvements.
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    \1\ 5 U.S.C. 312.
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    Research questions in the plan cover a broad range of topics 
reflecting the wide-ranging authorities and programs across the 
Department. One common theme across many bureaus, and consistent with 
the Administration's focus on equitable economic growth, is the extent 
to which programs are reaching traditionally underserved communities 
and populations and meeting their needs. These questions are listed in 
the Supplementary Information.
    General comments are invited but input is particularly requested 
on:

 Strategies to best engage with underserved communities and 
populations on research methodology
 Data sets maintained by states, localities, regional 
organizations, or non-profits that could support the research
 Recent significant research most relevant to the Learning 
Agenda questions

    The information provided will be used to develop and refine the 
approach used to conduct research. This includes identifying 
organizations and individuals who will be included in focus groups.

DATES: Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on January 
31, 2022. Written comments in response to the RFI should be submitted 
according to the instructions in the Addresses sections below. 
Submissions received after that date may not be considered.

ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted via email to 
[email protected]. Attachments to the email will be accepted 
only in ADOBE[supreg] portable document format or MICROSOFT 
WORD[supreg] format. All submissions, including attachments and other 
supporting materials, will become part of the public record and subject 
to public disclosure. The Department of Commerce reserves the right to 
publish relevant comments publicly, unedited and in their entirety. 
Personal information, such as account numbers or Social Security 
numbers, or names of other individuals, should not be included. Do not 
submit confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive or 
protected information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions regarding this notice 
please call 202-604-5634 or email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following are Learning Agenda topics and 
questions that would particularly

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benefit from engagement with underserved communities and populations on 
the approach to the research and available data and expertise.

Equitable Sustained Prosperity

    To what extent do minority business enterprises (MBEs) participate, 
produce, innovate, and compete in manufacturing? What Department 
actions would be most effective in increasing MBE participation in 
manufacturing?
    What types of Economic Development Administration funded activities 
(including those funded by CARES and the American Rescue Plan) are 
associated with the strongest long-term economic advances, particularly 
for underserved communities and populations?
    What is the best approach to increasing capital available to 
minority businesses?
    What are the most significant barriers to providing business 
assistance to underserved communities and populations? How can they be 
removed?

Data Availability and Usability

    What datasets are available/needed to track the impact of 
Department programs on historically underserved communities/
populations?
    What refinements and new statistics can best support better and 
more equitable management of the economy?
    What internal processes and publicly facing Commerce tools will 
democratize data access and improve awareness of the Commerce data 
inventory?

Weather and Climate Information

    How can NOAA provide more effective and equitable climate 
mitigation and adaptation science breakthroughs?
    How can weather forecasts be communicated effectively to vulnerable 
populations?
    What additional models and tools do communities need to better 
prepare for coastal inundation at seasonal, annual, and multi-year 
timescales?
    Request for Information: Respondents may organize their submissions 
in response to this RFI in any manner. Responses may include estimates, 
which should be identified as such. All responses that comply with the 
requirements listed in the DATES and ADDRESSES sections of this RFI 
will be considered.

Christine Heflin,
Evaluation Officer, Department of Commerce, Office of the Under 
Secretary for Economic Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-26304 Filed 12-2-21; 8:45 am]
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