USAID Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) Bureau, 16579 [2023-04681]

Download as PDF 16579 Notices Federal Register Vol. 88, No. 53 Monday, March 20, 2023 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) Bureau USAID. Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) and USAID/ Ghana Mission are collaborating to conduct research regarding public perception of USAID programs in Ghana. The goal of this research is to use both qualitative and quantitative methods to gain insights into Ghanaian people’s awareness and perceptions of development and USAID assistance programs and activities. The research will also narrow preferred media channels. The research data in the report will be aggregated and not provide PII or other privacy-related information. USAID LPA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following new information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Comments will be accepted until May 5, 2023. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please access the survey questionnaire at https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1l0zdb2aPbYGaG_ 9bAmsIC7jaKQrDQ4Ww/ view?usp=sharing, the interview guide at https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1GHCuNQGl3pExz7aDvRCVQvTVpZ78wu6/view?usp=sharing, and the focus group screening questionnaire at https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1m1uC4CgSrv8Pxi9_UwTYvpAGwxvmVys/view?usp=sharing. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:19 Mar 17, 2023 Jkt 259001 electronically through the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to Lauren Shaw, the Director of International Communications, at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 6.10A, Washington, DC 20523 or via email at staffdoc@ usaid.gov. Verbal requests for information or comments submitted can contact 202–712–4300. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Information Collection: USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs and USAID/Ghana Public Opinion Research. Type of Request: Notice for public comment; generic clearance. Originating Office: USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA). Respondents: Members of the Ghanaian public: women, youths (ages 15–24), farmers, pelagic fishers, service providers, entrepreneurs, rural community leaders, and members of civil society organizations. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Voluntary. Estimated number of respondents: 2,266 Ghanaians total (2,200 survey respondents, 48 focus-group participants [eight participants across six sessions], and 18 interviewees). Average Time per Response: 30 minutes for survey respondents and interviews, 90 minutes for focus groups. Frequency of response: Approximately every two years. Total estimated burden: 596 hours. Total estimated cost: $59,624.55. We are soliciting public comments to permit USAID to: • 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. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Lauren Shaw, Director, International Communications. [FR Doc. 2023–04681 Filed 3–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service [Docket No. RUS–22–TELECOM–0058] Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Community Connect Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice of funding opportunity. AGENCY: ACTION: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces the acceptance of applications under the Community Connect Grant (CCG) program for Fiscal Year 2023. The Agency has approximately $79 million for FY 2023. These grant funds will be made available to eligible applicants to construct broadband networks that provide service on a communityoriented connectivity basis in rural areas. All applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications. DATES: Completed applications for grants must be submitted electronically by no later than 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time (ET), June 20, 2023. ADDRESSES: All applications must be submitted electronically at: https:// www.rd.usda.gov/community-connect. This funding opportunity will also be posted to https://www.grants.gov. 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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules 
or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings 
and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, 
delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency 
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents 
appearing in this section.

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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 53 / Monday, March 20, 2023 / 
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT


USAID Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review, Comment Request, Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) Bureau

AGENCY: USAID.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) and 
USAID/Ghana Mission are collaborating to conduct research regarding 
public perception of USAID programs in Ghana. The goal of this research 
is to use both qualitative and quantitative methods to gain insights 
into Ghanaian people's awareness and perceptions of development and 
USAID assistance programs and activities. The research will also narrow 
preferred media channels. The research data in the report will be 
aggregated and not provide PII or other privacy-related information. 
USAID LPA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take 
this opportunity to comment on the following new information 
collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Comments will be accepted until May 5, 2023.

ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the 
information collection listed in this notice, please access the survey 
questionnaire at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l0zdb2aPbYGaG_9bAmsIC7jaKQrDQ4Ww/view?usp=sharing, the interview guide 
at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GHCuNQGl3pExz7aDvRC-VQvTVpZ78wu6/view?usp=sharing, and the focus group screening questionnaire at 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m1uC4CgSrv8Pxi9_UwTYv-pAGwxvmVys/view?usp=sharing. Comments submitted in response to this notice should 
be submitted electronically through the Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Written requests for information or 
comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to 
Lauren Shaw, the Director of International Communications, at 1300 
Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 6.10A, Washington, DC 20523 or via email at 
[email protected]. Verbal requests for information or comments 
submitted can contact 202-712-4300.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Information Collection: USAID Bureau for Legislative and 
Public Affairs and USAID/Ghana Public Opinion Research.
    Type of Request: Notice for public comment; generic clearance.
    Originating Office: USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs 
(LPA).
    Respondents: Members of the Ghanaian public: women, youths (ages 
15-24), farmers, pelagic fishers, service providers, entrepreneurs, 
rural community leaders, and members of civil society organizations.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Voluntary.
    Estimated number of respondents: 2,266 Ghanaians total (2,200 
survey respondents, 48 focus-group participants [eight participants 
across six sessions], and 18 interviewees).
    Average Time per Response: 30 minutes for survey respondents and 
interviews, 90 minutes for focus groups.
    Frequency of response: Approximately every two years.
    Total estimated burden: 596 hours.
    Total estimated cost: $59,624.55.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit USAID to:
     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.

Lauren Shaw,
Director, International Communications.
[FR Doc. 2023-04681 Filed 3-17-23; 8:45 am]
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