Improving Access to Public Benefit Programs; Request for Comment: Extension of Public Comment Period, 55066-55067 [2023-17502]

Download as PDF 55066 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 155 / Monday, August 14, 2023 / Notices for-profit is 1,060,000 and the estimated hour burden per response is 0.167 hours; the estimated total number of respondents for the information collection for Company Account Profiles is 150,000 and the estimated hour burden per response is 0.167 hours; the estimated total number of respondents for the information collection for Company Account Invitations is 150,000 and the estimated hour burden per response is 0.167 hours. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The total estimated annual hour burden associated with this collection is 935,200 hours. (7) An estimate of the total public burden (in cost) associated with the collection: The estimated total annual cost burden associated with this collection of information is $0. Dated: August 8, 2023. Samantha L. Deshommes, Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2023–17377 Filed 8–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–6381–N–02] Improving Access to Public Benefit Programs; Request for Comment: Extension of Public Comment Period Office of Policy Development and Research, Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD. ACTION: Request for comments; extension of public comment period. AGENCY: On July 13, 2023, the Department of Housing and Urban Development published in the Federal Register a document titled ‘‘Improving Access to Public Benefit Programs; Request for Comment.’’ The request for comment seeks comments from the public regarding the burden faced when applying for or maintaining eligibility for HUD’s housing programs. HUD recognizes that these administrative hurdles and paperwork burdens disproportionately fall on the most vulnerable populations and prevent individuals and entities from accessing benefits for which they are legally eligible. The request for comment provided for a 30-day comment period, which would have ended on August 14, 2023. HUD has determined that a 30-day extension of the comment period, until ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Aug 11, 2023 Jkt 259001 September 13, 2023, is appropriate to allow interested persons additional time to provide responses. Public comment submitted in response to the request for comment will assist HUD in better understanding, identifying, and reducing HUD’s public program administrative burden and ultimately further its mission to pursue transformative housing and communitybuilding policies and programs. DATES: The comment period for the request for comment published on July 13, 2023, at 88 FR 44813, is extended to September 13, 2023. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments responsive to the request for comment. There are three methods for submitting public comments. All submissions must refer to the above docket number and title. 1. Electronic Submission of Comments. Comments may be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov. HUD strongly encourages commenters to submit comments electronically through www.regulations.gov. Electronic submission of comments allows the commenter maximum time to prepare and submit a comment, ensures timely receipt by HUD, and enables HUD to make comments immediately available to the public. Comments submitted electronically through www.regulations.gov can be viewed by other commenters and interested members of the public. Commenters should follow the instructions provided on that website to submit comments electronically. 2. Submission of Comments by Mail. Comments may be submitted by mail to the Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276, Washington, DC 20410–0500. 3. Submission of Comments by Electronic Mail. Comments may be submitted by electronic mail to the Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development at improvingaccesstopublicbenefit programs@hud.gov. Note: To receive consideration as a public comment, comments must be submitted through one of the three methods specified above. Public Inspection of Public Comments. Copies of all comments submitted will be available for inspection and downloading at www.regulations.gov. HUD will also make all properly submitted comments and communications available for PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the above address. Due to security measures at the HUD Headquarters building, you must schedule an appointment in advance to review the public comments by calling the Regulations Division at 202–708– 3055 (this is not a toll-free number). HUD welcomes and is prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as individuals with speech or communication disabilities. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone call, please visit https:// www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/ telecommunications-relay-service-trs. Copies of all comments submitted are available for inspection and downloading at www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Richardson, General Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy Development and Research, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 8100, Washington, DC 20410, telephone 202– 402–5706 (this is not a toll-free number). HUD welcomes and is prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as individuals with speech or communication disabilities. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone call, please visit https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/ telecommunications-relay-service-trs. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Applying for and maintaining eligibility for public benefits and services, including housing programs, often requires completing and submitting a variety of forms. HUD and its housing partners that administer its programs use the information collected by these forms to determine whether applicants are eligible or if current recipients continue to be eligible. These forms and other methods of information collections may create burdens that disproportionately fall on the most vulnerable populations and prevent individuals and entities from accessing services for which they are legally eligible. These burdens include the expenditure of time, effort, or financial resources to generate, maintain, or provide information to HUD or its housing partners. HUD’s overarching goal is to pursue transformative housing and communitybuilding policy and programs. To accomplish this goal and continue its efforts to reduce administrative burden, improve the customer experience for individuals seeking and receiving HUD services, and actively solicit input of program beneficiaries, on July 13, 2023, HUD published in the Federal Register E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 155 / Monday, August 14, 2023 / Notices a document titled ‘‘Improving Access to Public Benefit Programs; Request for Comment.’’ The request for comment solicits public comment to better understand, identify, and reduce the public program administrative burdens imposed through HUD’s forms and other information collections related to HUD programs that are experienced by members of the public who are entitled to benefits through one or more HUD public benefits programs. While the request for comment originally provided for a 30-day comment period, HUD has determined that extending the public comment period by an additional 30 days will better allow the public to submit comments that will assist HUD in better understanding, identifying, and reducing HUD’s public program administrative burden and ultimately further its mission to pursue transformative housing and communitybuilding policies and programs. Therefore, HUD is extending the due date for public comment until September 13, 2023. Aaron Santa Anna, Associate General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations. [FR Doc. 2023–17502 Filed 8–10–23; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–1314] Certain Computer Network Security Equipment and Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that on August 8, 2023, the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) issued an Initial Determination on Violation of Section 337. The ALJ also issued a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding should a violation be found in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting comments from the public and interested government agencies only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert J. Needham, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Aug 11, 2023 Jkt 259001 Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708–5468. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 provides that, if the Commission finds a violation, it shall exclude the articles concerned from the United States unless, after considering the effect of such exclusion upon the public health and welfare, competitive conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, and United States consumers, it finds that such articles should not be excluded from entry. (19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1)). A similar provision applies to cease and desist orders. (19 U.S.C. 1337(f)(1)). The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation, specifically: a limited exclusion order directed to certain computer network security equipment and systems, related software, components therefore, and products containing same imported, sold for importation, and/or sold after importation by respondent Keysight Technologies, Inc. and a cease and desist order directed to Keysight Technologies, Inc. Parties are to file public interest submissions pursuant to 19 CFR 210.50(a)(4). The Commission is interested in further development of the record on the public interest in this investigation. Accordingly, members of the public and interested government agencies are invited to file submissions of no more than five (5) pages, inclusive of attachments, concerning the public interest in light of the ALJ’s Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bonding issued in this investigation on August 8, 2023. Comments should address whether issuance of the recommended remedial orders in this investigation, should the Commission find a violation, would affect the public health and welfare in the United States, competitive PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55067 conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, or United States consumers. In particular, the Commission is interested in comments that: (i) explain how the articles potentially subject to the recommended remedial orders are used in the United States; (ii) identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns in the United States relating to the recommended orders; (iii) identify like or directly competitive articles that complainant, its licensees, or third parties make in the United States which could replace the subject articles if they were to be excluded; (iv) indicate whether complainant, complainant’s licensees, and/or thirdparty suppliers have the capacity to replace the volume of articles potentially subject to the recommended orders within a commercially reasonable time; and (v) explain how the recommended orders would impact consumers in the United States. Written submissions must be filed no later than by close of business on September 7, 2023. Persons filing written submissions must file the original document electronically on or before the deadlines stated above. The Commission’s paper filing requirements in 19 CFR 210.4(f) are currently waived. 85 FR 15798 (Mar. 19, 2020). Submissions should refer to the investigation number (‘‘Inv. No. 337–TA–1314’’) in a prominent place on the cover page and/or the first page. (See Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, https://www.usitc.gov/ secretary/fed_reg_notices/rules/ handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf). Persons with questions regarding filing should contact the Secretary (202–205– 2000). Any person desiring to submit a document to the Commission in confidence must request confidential treatment by marking each document with a header indicating that the document contains confidential information. This marking will be deemed to satisfy the request procedure set forth in Rules 201.6(b) and 210.5(e)(2) (19 CFR 201.6(b) & 210.5(e)(2)). Documents for which confidential treatment by the Commission is properly sought will be treated accordingly. Any non-party wishing to submit comments containing confidential information must serve those comments on the parties to the investigation pursuant to the applicable Administrative Protective Order. A redacted non-confidential version of the E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 155 (Monday, August 14, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55066-55067]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17502]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-6381-N-02]


Improving Access to Public Benefit Programs; Request for Comment: 
Extension of Public Comment Period

AGENCY: Office of Policy Development and Research, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, HUD.

ACTION: Request for comments; extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: On July 13, 2023, the Department of Housing and Urban 
Development published in the Federal Register a document titled 
``Improving Access to Public Benefit Programs; Request for Comment.'' 
The request for comment seeks comments from the public regarding the 
burden faced when applying for or maintaining eligibility for HUD's 
housing programs. HUD recognizes that these administrative hurdles and 
paperwork burdens disproportionately fall on the most vulnerable 
populations and prevent individuals and entities from accessing 
benefits for which they are legally eligible. The request for comment 
provided for a 30-day comment period, which would have ended on August 
14, 2023. HUD has determined that a 30-day extension of the comment 
period, until September 13, 2023, is appropriate to allow interested 
persons additional time to provide responses. Public comment submitted 
in response to the request for comment will assist HUD in better 
understanding, identifying, and reducing HUD's public program 
administrative burden and ultimately further its mission to pursue 
transformative housing and community-building policies and programs.

DATES: The comment period for the request for comment published on July 
13, 2023, at 88 FR 44813, is extended to September 13, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments responsive 
to the request for comment. There are three methods for submitting 
public comments. All submissions must refer to the above docket number 
and title.
    1. Electronic Submission of Comments. Comments may be submitted 
electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at 
www.regulations.gov. HUD strongly encourages commenters to submit 
comments electronically through www.regulations.gov. Electronic 
submission of comments allows the commenter maximum time to prepare and 
submit a comment, ensures timely receipt by HUD, and enables HUD to 
make comments immediately available to the public. Comments submitted 
electronically through www.regulations.gov can be viewed by other 
commenters and interested members of the public. Commenters should 
follow the instructions provided on that website to submit comments 
electronically.
    2. Submission of Comments by Mail. Comments may be submitted by 
mail to the Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel, Department 
of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276, 
Washington, DC 20410-0500.
    3. Submission of Comments by Electronic Mail. Comments may be 
submitted by electronic mail to the Regulations Division, Office of 
General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development at 
[email protected].

    Note: To receive consideration as a public comment, comments 
must be submitted through one of the three methods specified above.

    Public Inspection of Public Comments. Copies of all comments 
submitted will be available for inspection and downloading at 
www.regulations.gov. HUD will also make all properly submitted comments 
and communications available for public inspection and copying during 
regular business hours at the above address. Due to security measures 
at the HUD Headquarters building, you must schedule an appointment in 
advance to review the public comments by calling the Regulations 
Division at 202-708-3055 (this is not a toll-free number). HUD welcomes 
and is prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf or hard 
of hearing, as well as individuals with speech or communication 
disabilities. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone 
call, please visit https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs. Copies of all comments submitted 
are available for inspection and downloading at www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Richardson, General Deputy 
Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy Development and Research, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 
8100, Washington, DC 20410, telephone 202-402-5706 (this is not a toll-
free number). HUD welcomes and is prepared to receive calls from 
individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as individuals 
with speech or communication disabilities. To learn more about how to 
make an accessible telephone call, please visit https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Applying for and maintaining eligibility for 
public benefits and services, including housing programs, often 
requires completing and submitting a variety of forms. HUD and its 
housing partners that administer its programs use the information 
collected by these forms to determine whether applicants are eligible 
or if current recipients continue to be eligible. These forms and other 
methods of information collections may create burdens that 
disproportionately fall on the most vulnerable populations and prevent 
individuals and entities from accessing services for which they are 
legally eligible. These burdens include the expenditure of time, 
effort, or financial resources to generate, maintain, or provide 
information to HUD or its housing partners.
    HUD's overarching goal is to pursue transformative housing and 
community-building policy and programs. To accomplish this goal and 
continue its efforts to reduce administrative burden, improve the 
customer experience for individuals seeking and receiving HUD services, 
and actively solicit input of program beneficiaries, on July 13, 2023, 
HUD published in the Federal Register

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a document titled ``Improving Access to Public Benefit Programs; 
Request for Comment.'' The request for comment solicits public comment 
to better understand, identify, and reduce the public program 
administrative burdens imposed through HUD's forms and other 
information collections related to HUD programs that are experienced by 
members of the public who are entitled to benefits through one or more 
HUD public benefits programs.
    While the request for comment originally provided for a 30-day 
comment period, HUD has determined that extending the public comment 
period by an additional 30 days will better allow the public to submit 
comments that will assist HUD in better understanding, identifying, and 
reducing HUD's public program administrative burden and ultimately 
further its mission to pursue transformative housing and community-
building policies and programs. Therefore, HUD is extending the due 
date for public comment until September 13, 2023.

Aaron Santa Anna,
Associate General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023-17502 Filed 8-10-23; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 4210-67-P
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