Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Non-Infrastructure Metrics, 10086-10087 [2023-03292]

Download as PDF 10086 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 32 / Thursday, February 16, 2023 / Notices https://www.commerce.gov/news/pressreleases/2022/12/us-secretarycommerce-gina-raimondo-andeuropean-commission-executive and https://www.commerce.gov/news/factsheets/2022/12/fact-sheet-us-eu-tradeand-technology-council-ttc-talentgrowth-task-force. The U.S.-EU Joint Statement of the TTC can be found at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefingroom/statements-releases/2022/12/05/us-eu-joint-statement-of-the-trade-andtechnology-council/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Task Force has a maximum of 14 members: 6 private sector Members from the U.S.; 6 private sector Members from the EU; 1 U.S. government Chair; and 1 EU government Chair. The Department of Commerce is seeking nominations for immediate consideration to fill the 6 private sector U.S. positions on the Task Force for a one-year term. These 6 private sector Members will be selected based on the following criteria: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 (1) Two Members representing the business sector. Candidates must be a CEO or in an executive leadership position of a U.S. company headquartered in the United States. For purposes of Task Force eligibility, a U.S. company is at least 51 percent owned by U.S. persons. (2) Two Members representing organizations that support training (i.e., foundation, community college, university, not-for-profit). Candidates must be the President or equivalent of a U.S. organization that is headquartered in the United States. For purposes of Task Force eligibility, a U.S. organization is majority controlled by U.S. persons as determined by its board of directors (or comparable governing body), membership, and funding sources, as applicable. (3) Two Members representing Labor Unions. Candidates must be the President or in an executive leadership position of a U.S. Labor Union organization that is headquartered in the United States. For purposes of Task Force eligibility, a U.S. Labor Union organization is majority controlled by U.S. persons as determined by its board of directors (or comparable governing body), membership, and funding sources, as applicable. Members will work closely with the U.S. and EU Executive Directors, who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Task Force. The Executive Directors are government officials and report to their respective government Chairs. Members will be selected based upon their knowledge and experience with training for jobs in or impacted by technology. Members may also be selected for their knowledge and experience that will help the Task Force share best practices, showcase training opportunities, and communicate the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Feb 15, 2023 Jkt 259001 benefits of participating in careers in the technology sector. The Task Force will provide recommendations collectively to the U.S. and EU TTC Co-Chairs and undertake actions to showcase training opportunities and increase public understanding of the promise of these careers. Drawing on best practices, the Task Force will serve as a catalyst for innovative skills approaches. After a review of the applicants, the Secretary will appoint the U.S. members to the Task Force. All members shall serve in a representative capacity, expressing the views and interests of a U.S. company or U.S. organization, as well as its particular sector. Members serving in such a representative capacity are not Special Government Employees. Each U.S. member of the Task Force must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and not registered as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. All appointments are made without regard to political affiliation. Selfnominations will be accepted. Members of the Task Force will not be compensated for their services or reimbursed for their travel expenses. The Task Force shall meet approximately quarterly, or as determined by the Chairs of the Task Force, either in person in the United States or the EU or using a virtual or hybrid format. U.S. members shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. All nominations for membership on the Task Force should provide the following information: Privacy Act Statement The collection, maintenance, and disclosure of this information is governed by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). The Department of Commerce is authorized to collect this information pursuant to authorities that include but are not limited to: 15 U.S.C. 1512. The principal purposes for which the Department will use the information is to assist in selecting the six U.S. private sector members of the Task Force. Information received will be maintained in COMMERCE/DEPT–11, Candidates for Membership, Members, and Former Members of Department of Commerce Advisory Committees. A complete set of routine disclosures is included in the system of records notice, published both in the Federal Register and on the Department’s website at: https://osec.doc.gov/opog/ PrivacyAct/PrivacyAct_SORNs.html. Disclosing this information to the Department of Commerce is voluntary. However, if you do not provide this information, or only provide part of the information requested, you may not be considered for membership on the Talent for Growth Task Force. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512. Dated: February 14, 2023. David Langdon, Deputy Director, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning, Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. 2023–03390 Filed 2–15–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–20–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (1) Name, title, and relevant contact information (including phone, fax, and email address) of the individual requesting consideration; (2) An affirmative statement that the applicant is not required to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938; (3) Short biography of nominee including credentials; and (4) An affirmative statement that the applicant meets all Task Force eligibility requirements for representative members, including that the applicant represents a U.S. company or U.S. organization. Economic Development Administration Please do not send company or organization brochures. Nominations may be emailed to jjuginovic@doc.gov, or mailed to Jana Juginovic, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Secretary, Room 5039, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; and must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. EST on February 27, 2023. Nominees selected for appointment to the Task Force will be notified. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Non-Infrastructure Metrics Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. E:\FR\FM\16FEN1.SGM 16FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 32 / Thursday, February 16, 2023 / Notices To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before April 17, 2023. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments via email to Aminata Kamara, Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Commerce, at akamara2@eda.gov or PRAcomments@doc.gov. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or specific questions related to collection activities should be directed to Aminata Kamara, Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Commerce, at akamara2@eda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: I. Abstract The Economic Development Administration (EDA) leads the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Guided by the basic principle that sustainable economic development should be locally driven, EDA works directly with communities and regions to help them build the capacity for economic development based on local business conditions and needs. The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA) (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.) is EDA’s establishing authority and is the primary legal authority under which EDA awards financial assistance. Under PWEDA, EDA provides financial assistance to both rural and urban distressed communities by fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and productivity through investments in infrastructure development, capacity building, and business development to attract private capital investments and new and better-quality jobs to regions experiencing economic distress. Further information on EDA programs and financial assistance opportunities can be found at www.eda.gov. EDA’s expansive portfolio of programs, the changing economy, and advances in the field of program evaluation require comprehensive and relevant data collection to increase EDA’s transparency, accountability, and inform the effectiveness of its investments. Thus, EDA proposes extending forms ED–915, ED–916, ED– 917, and ED–918, which are currently used to collect performance information from EDA grantees. These data collection instruments cover EDA’s infrastructure and non-infrastructure program portfolios thereby helping EDA tell a better, more wholistic story of its investments and impact in the communities and regions it serves. The purpose of this notice is to seek comments from the public and other Federal agencies on a request for an ED–915 ED–916 ED–917 ED–918 II. Method of Collection Data will be collected electronically. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0610–0098. Form Number(s): ED–915, ED–916, ED–917, ED–918. Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently approved information collection). Affected Public: EDA-funded grantees: State, local and tribal governments; community organizations; non-profit organizations; Indian Tribes; Institution of Higher Education or a consortium of institutions of higher education. Estimated Number of Respondents: Estimated time per response Estimated total burden hours (3–6–9 years) ................................................................................................................ (semi-annual) ................................................................................................................. (annual) ......................................................................................................................... (annual) ......................................................................................................................... 742 1,067 416 1,285 1 hour ............ 1.5 (× 2) ......... 8 ..................... 6 ..................... 742 3,201 3,328 7,710 Total ...................................................................................................................................... 3,510 ........................ 14,981 Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $XXX. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory for all non-infrastructure award recipients. Legal Authority: The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.). IV. Request for Comments lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 extension without changes on the ED– 916, ED–917 and ED–918 noninfrastructure metrics for recipients of awards under EDA’s non-infrastructure portfolio of programs and the ED–915 construction metrics for recipients under EDA’s construction portfolio of programs. EDA will require award recipients to submit this data at predetermined intervals (ED–916: semiannually throughout the period of performance for their award; ED–917/ 18: annually for 5 years; ED–915 at 3-, 6-, 9-year intervals after the award) to determine the activities grantees were able to undertake because of the EDA award and the outcomes from those activities attributable to the EDA grants for both grantee organizations and the clients they serve. Estimated number of respondents Data collection form 10087 EDA is soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of the estimate of the time and VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Feb 15, 2023 Jkt 259001 cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments that are submitted in response to this notice are a matter of public record. EDA will include or summarize each comment in its request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in a comment, PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 please be aware that the entire comment—including personal identifying information— may be made publicly available at any time. EDA will attempt to honor requests to it hold personal identifying information from public review, however EDA cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so. Sheleen Dumas, Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Commerce Department. [FR Doc. 2023–03292 Filed 2–15–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–34–P E:\FR\FM\16FEN1.SGM 16FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 32 (Thursday, February 16, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10086-10087]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03292]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economic Development Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Non-Infrastructure Metrics

AGENCY: Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information 
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information 
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The 
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment 
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

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DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed 
information collection must be received on or before April 17, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
via email to Aminata Kamara, Program Analyst, U.S. Department of 
Commerce, at [email protected] or [email protected]. Do not submit 
Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected 
information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed 
to Aminata Kamara, Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Commerce, at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Economic Development Administration (EDA) leads the Federal 
economic development agenda by promoting innovation and 
competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in 
the worldwide economy. Guided by the basic principle that sustainable 
economic development should be locally driven, EDA works directly with 
communities and regions to help them build the capacity for economic 
development based on local business conditions and needs. The Public 
Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA) (42 U.S.C. 3121 et 
seq.) is EDA's establishing authority and is the primary legal 
authority under which EDA awards financial assistance. Under PWEDA, EDA 
provides financial assistance to both rural and urban distressed 
communities by fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and productivity 
through investments in infrastructure development, capacity building, 
and business development to attract private capital investments and new 
and better-quality jobs to regions experiencing economic distress. 
Further information on EDA programs and financial assistance 
opportunities can be found at www.eda.gov.
    EDA's expansive portfolio of programs, the changing economy, and 
advances in the field of program evaluation require comprehensive and 
relevant data collection to increase EDA's transparency, 
accountability, and inform the effectiveness of its investments. Thus, 
EDA proposes extending forms ED-915, ED-916, ED-917, and ED-918, which 
are currently used to collect performance information from EDA 
grantees. These data collection instruments cover EDA's infrastructure 
and non-infrastructure program portfolios thereby helping EDA tell a 
better, more wholistic story of its investments and impact in the 
communities and regions it serves.
    The purpose of this notice is to seek comments from the public and 
other Federal agencies on a request for an extension without changes on 
the ED-916, ED-917 and ED-918 non-infrastructure metrics for recipients 
of awards under EDA's non-infrastructure portfolio of programs and the 
ED-915 construction metrics for recipients under EDA's construction 
portfolio of programs. EDA will require award recipients to submit this 
data at predetermined intervals (ED-916: semiannually throughout the 
period of performance for their award; ED-917/18: annually for 5 years; 
ED-915 at 3-, 6-, 9-year intervals after the award) to determine the 
activities grantees were able to undertake because of the EDA award and 
the outcomes from those activities attributable to the EDA grants for 
both grantee organizations and the clients they serve.

II. Method of Collection

    Data will be collected electronically.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0610-0098.
    Form Number(s): ED-915, ED-916, ED-917, ED-918.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently 
approved information collection).
    Affected Public: EDA-funded grantees: State, local and tribal 
governments; community organizations; non-profit organizations; Indian 
Tribes; Institution of Higher Education or a consortium of institutions 
of higher education.
    Estimated Number of Respondents:

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                                                 Estimated                                           Estimated
            Data collection form                 number of        Estimated time per response      total burden
                                                respondents                                            hours
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ED-915 (3-6-9 years)........................             742  1 hour............................             742
ED-916 (semi-annual)........................           1,067  1.5 (x 2).........................           3,201
ED-917 (annual).............................             416  8.................................           3,328
ED-918 (annual).............................           1,285  6.................................           7,710
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    Total...................................           3,510  ..................................          14,981
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    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $XXX.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory for all non-infrastructure award 
recipients.
    Legal Authority: The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.).

IV. Request for Comments

    EDA is soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau 
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether 
the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy 
of the estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed 
collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden 
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Comments that are submitted in response to this notice are a matter 
of public record. EDA will include or summarize each comment in its 
request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including an address, phone 
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in a 
comment, please be aware that the entire comment--including personal 
identifying information-- may be made publicly available at any time. 
EDA will attempt to honor requests to it hold personal identifying 
information from public review, however EDA cannot guarantee that it 
will be able to do so.

Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2023-03292 Filed 2-15-23; 8:45 am]
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