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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 12 / Thursday, January 19, 2023 / Notices agreement and, more specifically, in the IUP. The Annual Report provides information on loan recipients, loan amounts, loan terms, project categories of eligible costs, and similar data on other forms of assistance. The Annual Report also describes the extent to which the existing CWSRF or DWSRF financial operating policies, alone or in combination with other State financial assistance programs, will provide for the long-term fiscal health of the SRFs and carry out other key provisions of the CWA or SDWA. Financial information from the Annual Report may be entered into the SRF Data System. The SRF Data System updated and consolidated the Project Benefits Reporting (PBR) System, CWSRF Benefits Reporting (CBR) System, Drinking Water National Information Management System (DWNIMS), and Clean Water National Information Management System (CWNIMS) into a single portal, where data can be collected on State SRF assistance agreements, annual State level SRF program activity, SRF borrower data, and State SRF program agency management data. Through consolidation of system, the SRF Data System can avoid duplication of data questions to State users, more easily ensure data consistency, and more easily use and share data from other EPA Systems. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES (3) State Audit A State must comply with the provisions of the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996. Best management practices suggest, and the EPA recommends that a State conduct an annual independent audit of its SRF programs. The State Audit must contain an opinion on the financial condition of the SRF programs, a report on its internal controls, and a report on compliance with applicable laws and the CWA or SDWA. Therefore, a State may voluntarily agree to conduct annual independent audits. (4) Financial and Project Data To meet the CWA and SDWA objectives of ‘‘promoting the efficient use of fund resources’’ States must enter financial data, including project commitments and disbursements, into the SRF Data System on an annual basis. These data, also available to the public, are used by the EPA to assess compliance with the Program’s mandate to use all funds in an ‘‘expeditious and timely’’ manner and achieve maximum environmental benefits from the Fund. Project level data are collected on a quarterly basis using the SRF Data System to ensure CWA and SDWA eligibility and to highlight the projected VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:49 Jan 18, 2023 Jkt 259001 environmental and health benefits from SRF projects. (5) SRF Public Awareness Requirements Per EPA Grants Policy Issuance (GPI) 14–02: Enhancing Public Awareness of EPA Assistance Agreements, SRF borrowers must publicize EPA’s involvement in project funding only up to the funding amount in each year’s capitalization grant. The SRFs have various options to meet this requirement. Though the CWSRF information collection activities closely mirror those of the DWSRF program, there are several key differences. Specifically, the CWA requires the CWSRFs to provide EPA with an Annual Report that documents program activity over the prior year. In addition, the DWSRF program includes several set-aside programs that are funded through the DWSRF capitalization grants. These set-aside programs cover activities that are separate from the funding provided by the DWSRFs for eligible water infrastructure projects. The use of the set-aside funds must be tracked through the various DWSRF information collection activities, including the IUPs and Annual Reports. The CWA does not provide similar set-aside programs for the CWSRFs. With the exception of the public awareness requirements, the respondents for the information collection activities are the State environmental departments, State departments of health, requirements should not have an impact on small entities since the SRFs have flexibility in determining which borrowers must comply with these requirements. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Entities affected by this action are States and local governments. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Required to obtain or retain a benefit per the Clean Water Act title VI and the Safe Drinking Water Act section 1452. Estimated number of respondents: 2,836 State and local respondents (total). Frequency of response: Varies by requirement (i.e., quarterly, semiannually, annually). Total estimated burden: 186,518 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $17,688,247.00 (per year), includes $6,354,600.00 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in Estimates: The passage of the BIL created five new appropriations for SRF funding: CWSRF General Supplemental Funding, CWSRF PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3411 Emerging Contaminants Funding, DWSRF General Supplemental Funding, DWSRF Emerging Contaminants Funding, and DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement Funding. For both the CWSRF and the DWSRF, the respondent average annual hourly burden increased, as EPA estimates more applications will be submitted due to this increase in funding. Additionally, wages increased for SRF State staff and SRF borrowers, which also increased the average annual costs to respondents. For the DWSRF, the Agency net average annual hourly and cost burden decreased so that the estimates were corrected and better aligned with those of the CWSRF. For the CWSRF, the Agency hourly burden remained the same as the previous CWSRF ICR, while the Agency cost burden increased to reflect an increase in employee wages. The total annual cost of burden estimate for both SRFs is higher than the previous ICR submitted since this ICR covers both the CWSRF and the DWSRF, while the previous ICR only applied to the DWSRF. Jennifer L. McLain, Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. Andrew D. Sawyers, Director, Office of Wastewater Management. [FR Doc. 2023–00894 Filed 1–18–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–1241; FR ID 123260] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19JAN1.SGM 19JAN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 3412 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 12 / Thursday, January 19, 2023 / Notices information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before March 20, 2023. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email PRA@ fcc.gov and to nicole.ongele@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele, (202) 418–2991. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–1241. Title: Connect America Phase II Auction Waiver Post-Selection Review. Form Number: FCC Form 5625. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents and Responses: 50 respondents; 150 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 2–4 hours. Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirements and one-time reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 151–154, 214, and 254. Total Annual Burden: 500 hours. Total Annual Cost: No cost. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There are no assurances of confidentiality. However, the Commission intends to keep the information private to the extent permitted by law. Also, respondents may request materials or information submitted to the Commission believed confidential to be withheld from public VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:49 Jan 18, 2023 Jkt 259001 inspection under 47 CFR 0.459 of the FCC’s rules. Needs and Uses: On January 26, 2017, the Commission released Connect America Fund; ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, WC Docket Nos. 10–90 and 14–58, Order, FCC 17–2 (New York Auction Order), which granted New York waiver of the Phase II auction program rules, subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the Commission made an amount up to the amount of Connect America Phase II model-based support that Verizon declined in New York—$170.4 million—available to applicants selected in New York’s New NY Broadband Program in accordance with the framework adopted in the New York Auction Order. This information collection addresses the eligibility requirements that New York winning bidders must meet before the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) will authorize them to receive Connect America Phase II support. For each New York winning bid that includes Connect America-eligible areas, the Commission authorizes Connect America support up to the total reserve prices of all of the Connect America Phase II auction eligible census blocks that are included in the bid, provided that New York has committed, at a minimum, the same dollar amount of New York support to the Connect America-eligible areas in that bid. Before Connect America Phase II support is authorized, the Bureau will closely review the winning bidders to ensure that they have met the eligibility requirements adopted by the Commission and that they are technically and financially qualified to meet the terms and conditions of Connect America support. To aid in collecting this information regarding New York State’s winning bidders and the applicants’ ability to meet the terms and conditions of Connect America Phase II support in a uniform fashion, parties must complete FCC Form 5625. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–00962 Filed 1–18–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. and its continuation at the conclusion of the open meeting on January 26, 2023. TIME AND DATE: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC and virtual. (This meeting will be a hybrid meeting.) STATUS: This meeting will be closed to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Compliance matters pursuant to 52 U.S.C. 30109. Information the premature disclosure of which would be likely to have a considerable adverse effect on the implementation of a proposed Commission action. Matters concerning participation in civil actions or proceedings or arbitration. * * * * * CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Judith Ingram, Press Officer; Telephone: (202) 694–1220. PLACE: (Authority: Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b.) Vicktoria J. Allen, Acting Deputy Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2023–01107 Filed 1–17–23; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6715–01–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of Agreements Filed The Commission hereby gives notice of filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments, relevant information, or documents regarding the agreements to the Secretary by email at Secretary@ fmc.gov, or by mail, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, Washington, DC 20573. Comments will be most helpful to the Commission if received within 12 days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register, and the Commission requests that comments be submitted within 7 days on agreements that request expedited review. Copies of agreements are available through the Commission’s website (www.fmc.gov) or by contacting the Office of Agreements at (202)–523– 5793 or tradeanalysis@fmc.gov. Agreement No.: 201398. Agreement Name: Siem Car Carriers AS/Schuyler Line Navigation Company Space Charter Agreement. Parties: Schuyler Line Navigation Company, LLC; Siem Car Carriers AS. Filing Party: Ashley Craig, Venable LLP. Synopsis: The Agreement authorizes the parties to charter space to each other on an ad hoc basis in all U.S. trades. Proposed Effective Date: 2/20/2023. Location: https://www2.fmc.gov/ FMC.Agreements.Web/Public/ AgreementHistory/74502. E:\FR\FM\19JAN1.SGM 19JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 12 (Thursday, January 19, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3411-3412]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00962]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1241; FR ID 123260]


Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the 
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to 
comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested 
concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, 
including whether the information shall have practical utility; the 
accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the

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information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on the respondents, including the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and 
ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small 
business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct 
or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for 
failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA 
that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
control number.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before March 20, 
2023. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find 
it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, 
you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email 
[email protected] and to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection, contact Nicole Ongele, (202) 418-2991.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1241.
    Title: Connect America Phase II Auction Waiver Post-Selection 
Review.
    Form Number: FCC Form 5625.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 50 respondents; 150 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2-4 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirements and one-time 
reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 
U.S.C. 151-154, 214, and 254.
    Total Annual Burden: 500 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: No cost.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There are no assurances of 
confidentiality. However, the Commission intends to keep the 
information private to the extent permitted by law. Also, respondents 
may request materials or information submitted to the Commission 
believed confidential to be withheld from public inspection under 47 
CFR 0.459 of the FCC's rules.
    Needs and Uses: On January 26, 2017, the Commission released 
Connect America Fund; ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, WC Docket 
Nos. 10-90 and 14-58, Order, FCC 17-2 (New York Auction Order), which 
granted New York waiver of the Phase II auction program rules, subject 
to certain conditions. Specifically, the Commission made an amount up 
to the amount of Connect America Phase II model-based support that 
Verizon declined in New York--$170.4 million--available to applicants 
selected in New York's New NY Broadband Program in accordance with the 
framework adopted in the New York Auction Order.
    This information collection addresses the eligibility requirements 
that New York winning bidders must meet before the Wireline Competition 
Bureau (Bureau) will authorize them to receive Connect America Phase II 
support. For each New York winning bid that includes Connect America-
eligible areas, the Commission authorizes Connect America support up to 
the total reserve prices of all of the Connect America Phase II auction 
eligible census blocks that are included in the bid, provided that New 
York has committed, at a minimum, the same dollar amount of New York 
support to the Connect America-eligible areas in that bid. Before 
Connect America Phase II support is authorized, the Bureau will closely 
review the winning bidders to ensure that they have met the eligibility 
requirements adopted by the Commission and that they are technically 
and financially qualified to meet the terms and conditions of Connect 
America support. To aid in collecting this information regarding New 
York State's winning bidders and the applicants' ability to meet the 
terms and conditions of Connect America Phase II support in a uniform 
fashion, parties must complete FCC Form 5625.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-00962 Filed 1-18-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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