60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Risk Analysis and Management (RAM), 52102 [2022-18166]

Download as PDF 52102 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 163 / Wednesday, August 24, 2022 / Notices SBIC fee type Fees amounts (effective Oct. 1, 2022) Delay Fee ............................. 800 Authority: 15 U.S.C. 681(e) and 687b(b); 13 CFR 107.300 and 107.692. Bailey DeVries, Associate Administrator, Office of Investment and Innovation. [FR Doc. 2022–18167 Filed 8–23–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–09–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 11812] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Risk Analysis and Management (RAM) Notice of request for public comment. ACTION: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to October 24, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2022–0021 in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: MURTADHAAN@state.gov. • Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of State, Office of Risk Analysis and Management, 2401 E St. NW, L408, Washington, DC 20037. • Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of State, Office of Risk Analysis and Management, 2401 E St. NW, L408, Washington, DC 20037. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Aug 23, 2022 Jkt 256001 for copies of the proposed collection instrument, and supporting documents, to Annura N. Murtadha, U.S. Department of State, Office of Risk Analysis and Management, 2401 E St. NW, L408, Washington, DC 20037; who can be reached at 202–657–6020 or at MURTADHAAN@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Risk Analysis and Management. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0204. • Type of Request: Extension (or Revision) of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE). • Form Number: DS–4184. • Respondents: Potential Contractors and Grantees. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 500. • Estimated Number of Responses: 500. • Average Time per Response: 1 hour and 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 750 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department. • 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 those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review. Abstract of Proposed Collection The information collected from individuals and organizations is used to conduct screening to ensure that State funded activities do not provide support to entities or individuals deemed to be a risk to national security. Methodology The State Department has implemented a Risk Analysis and Management Program to vet potential PO 00000 Frm 00143 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 contractors and grantees seeking funding from the Department of State to mitigate the risk that such funds might benefit entities or individuals who present a national security risk. To conduct this vetting program the Department collects information from contractors, sub-contractors, grantees and sub-grantees regarding their directors, officers and/or key employees through electronic submission. The information collected is compared to information gathered from commercial, public, and U.S. government databases to determine the risk that the applying organization, entity or individual might use Department funds or programs in a way that presents a threat to national security. Kevin E. Bryant, Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2022–18166 Filed 8–23–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–24–P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE [Docket Number USTR–2022–0011] Request for Comments and Notice of Public Hearing Concerning Russia’s Implementation of Its WTO Commitments Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Request for comments and notice of public hearing. AGENCY: The interagency Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) will seek public comment to assist the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in the preparation of its annual report to Congress on Russia’s implementation of its obligations as a Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This notice includes the schedule for the submission of comments to the TPSC for the Russia Report and a virtual public hearing. DATES: September 21, 2022 (Wednesday) at 11:59 p.m. EDT: Deadline for submission of written comments for the 2022 Russia WTO implementation report and requests to testify. October 4, 2022, (Tuesday) at 9:00 a.m. EDT: Virtual public hearing. ADDRESSES: USTR strongly prefers electronic submissions made through the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments in section III below. The docket number is SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24AUN1.SGM 24AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 24, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 52102]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18166]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11812]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Risk Analysis 
and Management (RAM)

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals 
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
October 24, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2022-0021 in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of 
State, Office of Risk Analysis and Management, 2401 E St. NW, L408, 
Washington, DC 20037.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of State, Office 
of Risk Analysis and Management, 2401 E St. NW, L408, Washington, DC 
20037.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

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 Annura N. Murtadha, U.S. Department of State, 
Office of Risk Analysis and Management, 2401 E St. NW, L408, 
Washington, DC 20037; who can be reached at 202-657-6020 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Risk Analysis and 
Management.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0204.
     Type of Request: Extension (or Revision) of a Currently 
Approved Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, Office of 
the Procurement Executive (A/OPE).
     Form Number: DS-4184.
     Respondents: Potential Contractors and Grantees.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 500.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 750 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     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 those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    The information collected from individuals and organizations is 
used to conduct screening to ensure that State funded activities do not 
provide support to entities or individuals deemed to be a risk to 
national security.

Methodology

    The State Department has implemented a Risk Analysis and Management 
Program to vet potential contractors and grantees seeking funding from 
the Department of State to mitigate the risk that such funds might 
benefit entities or individuals who present a national security risk. 
To conduct this vetting program the Department collects information 
from contractors, sub-contractors, grantees and sub-grantees regarding 
their directors, officers and/or key employees through electronic 
submission. The information collected is compared to information 
gathered from commercial, public, and U.S. government databases to 
determine the risk that the applying organization, entity or individual 
might use Department funds or programs in a way that presents a threat 
to national security.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, U.S. Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2022-18166 Filed 8-23-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-24-P
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