Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Domestic Sourcing Requirements Waiver-United States Department of Education BABAA Waiver Request Form, 80527-80528 [2022-28450]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 250 / Friday, December 30, 2022 / Notices Habitat (EFH) 5-year review summary report; (d) Local Knowledge Traditional Knowledge and Subsistence Task Force update; (e) Northern Fur Seal Comanagement; and (f) other business. The agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be posted at https:// meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/ 2971 prior to the meeting, along with meeting materials. Connection Information You can attend the meeting online using a computer, tablet, or smart phone; or by phone only. Connection information will be posted online at: https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/ Details/2971. Public Comment Public comment letters will be accepted and should be submitted electronically to https:// meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/ 2971. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: December 27, 2022. Rey Israel Marquez, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–28463 Filed 12–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC630] Marine Mammals; File No. 24378 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application for permit amendment. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that The University of Alaska Southeast, 1332 Seward Ave, Sitka, AK 99835 (Responsible Party: Jan Straley), has applied for an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 24378. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before January 30, 2023. ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for review by selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species (APPS) home page, https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File No. 24378 from the list of available applications. These documents are also available upon written request khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Dec 29, 2022 Jkt 259001 via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov. Written comments on this application should be submitted via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include File No. 24378 in the subject line of the email comment. Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Courtney Smith, Ph.D., or Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D., (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject amendment to Permit No. 24378 is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226), and the Fur Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.). Permit No. 24378, issued on April 29, 2021, (86 FR 26013, May 12, 2021), authorizes the permit holder to conduct research on 18 species of cetaceans in Alaska, focusing on humpback (Megaptera novaeangliae), killer (Orcinus orca), and sperm (Physeter macrocephalus) whales. The objective of the research is to further the biological understanding of Alaskan cetaceans by evaluating species abundance, population and stock structure, life history parameters, foraging behavior and prey specialization, social behavior, seasonal movements and migrations, and depredation interactions with longline fishing vessels. Research methods include close approach by vessels and unmanned aircraft systems to conduct activities that may result in Level B harassment including photoidentification, behavioral observations, underwater photography/video, active acoustic sonar for prey mapping, biological sampling (prey samples, exhaled air, sloughed skin, feces), and collection of eDNA. The research also includes activities that may result in Level A harassment including biopsy sampling and tagging (suction-cup and dart/barb). Some marine mammal parts may be exported for analysis. The permit holder is requesting the permit be amended to increase annual takes of gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) from 100 to 250 for activities PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 80527 that may cause Level B harassment; and increase from 20 to 100 annual takes for biopsy sampling. The purpose of the requested amendment is to add a new study and objectives that will allow researchers to better understand the increasing gray whale presence, population dynamics, demographics, and foraging strategies in Sitka Sound. The permit will expire on April 30, 2026. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: December 27, 2022. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2022–28443 Filed 12–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2022–SCC–0117] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Domestic Sourcing Requirements Waiver—United States Department of Education BABAA Waiver Request Form Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before January 30, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice. Click on this link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain to access the site. Find this information collection request (ICR) by SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 80528 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 250 / Friday, December 30, 2022 / Notices selecting ‘‘Department of Education’’ under ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then check the ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. Reginfo.gov provides two links to view documents related to this information collection request. Information collection forms and instructions may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Information Collection (IC) List’’ link. Supporting statements and other supporting documentation may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Supporting Statement and Other Documents’’ link. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Pedro Romero, (202) 453–7886. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department 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: Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Domestic Sourcing Requirements Waiver—United States Department of Education BABAA Waiver Request Form. OMB Control Number: 1894–0018. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: State, local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 470. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,700. Abstract: In accordance with section 70914 of the Build America Buy America Act (Pub. L. 117–58 sections 70901–70953) (BABAA), grantees funded under Department of Education (the Department) programs that allow funds to be used for infrastructure projects (infrastructure programs), i.e., construction and broadband infrastructure, may not use their grant funds for these infrastructure projects or activities unless they comply with the following BABAA sourcing requirements: (1) All iron and steel used in the infrastructure project or activity are produced in the United States, (2) All manufactured products used in the infrastructure project or activity are VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Dec 29, 2022 Jkt 259001 produced in the United States, and (3) All construction materials are manufactured in the United States. The Department may, in accordance with sections 70914(b) and (d), 70921(b), 70935, and 70937 of BABAA, and the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M 22–11, Initial Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure, approve waivers to BABAA sourcing requirements submitted by grantees under programs it has identified as infrastructure programs when it determines that exceptions to these requirements apply. The Department may approve, subject to notice and comment requirements and the Office of Management and Budget Made in America Office (MIAO) review, the types of waivers listed below when one or more of the following conditions are met: (1) Public Interest Waiver— Applying the BABAA sourcing requirement would be inconsistent with the public interest, (2) Non-availability Waiver—The types of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities or of a satisfactory quality, and (3) Unreasonable Cost Waiver—The inclusion of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials produced in the United States will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent. This is a new information collection and it includes the following two documents: (1) the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Domestic Sourcing Requirements Waiver—United States Department of Education BABAA Waiver Request Form (BABAA Waiver Request Form); and (2) a document listing the BABAA Waiver Request Form data elements. Dated: December 27, 2022. Stephanie Valentine, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2022–28450 Filed 12–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC22–27–000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–915) Comment Request; Extension Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, FERC– 915 (Public Utility Market-Based Rate Authorization Holders—Records Retention Requirements), will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. No Comments were received on the 60-day notice published on October 6, 2022. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due January 30, 2023. ADDRESSES: Send written comments on FERC–915 to OMB through www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. Please identify the OMB Control Number (1902–0250) in the subject line of your comments. Comments should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Please submit copies of your comments to the Commission. You may submit copies of your comments (identified by Docket No. IC22–27–000) by one of the following methods: Electronic filing through https:// www.ferc.gov, is preferred. • Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture format. • For those unable to file electronically, comments may be filed by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery. Æ Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Addressed to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. Æ Hand (including courier) delivery: Deliver to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852. Instructions: OMB submissions must be formatted and filed in accordance with submission guidelines at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 250 (Friday, December 30, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80527-80528]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-28450]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2022-SCC-0117]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Domestic Sourcing 
Requirements Waiver--United States Department of Education BABAA Waiver 
Request Form

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Education (ED).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently 
approved information collection request (ICR).

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
January 30, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed 
information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of 
publication of this notice. Click on this link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain to access the site. Find this information collection request 
(ICR) by

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selecting ``Department of Education'' under ``Currently Under Review,'' 
then check the ``Only Show ICR for Public Comment'' checkbox. 
Reginfo.gov provides two links to view documents related to this 
information collection request. Information collection forms and 
instructions may be found by clicking on the ``View Information 
Collection (IC) List'' link. Supporting statements and other supporting 
documentation may be found by clicking on the ``View Supporting 
Statement and Other Documents'' link.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to 
collection activities, please contact Pedro Romero, (202) 453-7886.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department 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: Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) 
Domestic Sourcing Requirements Waiver--United States Department of 
Education BABAA Waiver Request Form.
    OMB Control Number: 1894-0018.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
ICR.
    Respondents/Affected Public: State, local, and Tribal Governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 470.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,700.
    Abstract: In accordance with section 70914 of the Build America Buy 
America Act (Pub. L. 117-58 sections 70901-70953) (BABAA), grantees 
funded under Department of Education (the Department) programs that 
allow funds to be used for infrastructure projects (infrastructure 
programs), i.e., construction and broadband infrastructure, may not use 
their grant funds for these infrastructure projects or activities 
unless they comply with the following BABAA sourcing requirements: (1) 
All iron and steel used in the infrastructure project or activity are 
produced in the United States, (2) All manufactured products used in 
the infrastructure project or activity are produced in the United 
States, and (3) All construction materials are manufactured in the 
United States.
    The Department may, in accordance with sections 70914(b) and (d), 
70921(b), 70935, and 70937 of BABAA, and the Office of Management and 
Budget Memorandum M 22-11, Initial Implementation Guidance on 
Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance 
Programs for Infrastructure, approve waivers to BABAA sourcing 
requirements submitted by grantees under programs it has identified as 
infrastructure programs when it determines that exceptions to these 
requirements apply. The Department may approve, subject to notice and 
comment requirements and the Office of Management and Budget Made in 
America Office (MIAO) review, the types of waivers listed below when 
one or more of the following conditions are met: (1) Public Interest 
Waiver--Applying the BABAA sourcing requirement would be inconsistent 
with the public interest, (2) Non-availability Waiver--The types of 
iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials are not 
produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available 
quantities or of a satisfactory quality, and (3) Unreasonable Cost 
Waiver--The inclusion of iron, steel, manufactured products, or 
construction materials produced in the United States will increase the 
cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent.
    This is a new information collection and it includes the following 
two documents: (1) the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Domestic 
Sourcing Requirements Waiver--United States Department of Education 
BABAA Waiver Request Form (BABAA Waiver Request Form); and (2) a 
document listing the BABAA Waiver Request Form data elements.

    Dated: December 27, 2022.
Stephanie Valentine,
PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and 
Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, 
Evaluation and Policy Development.
[FR Doc. 2022-28450 Filed 12-29-22; 8:45 am]
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