Agency Information Collection Activities: Regulation on Agency Protests; OMB No. 1600-0004, 57126-57127 [2023-18013]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 57126 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 22, 2023 / Notices Docket: For docket access to read background documents or comments received by the TMAC, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and search for the Docket ID FEMA–2014–0022. A public comment period will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET and Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. The public comment period will not exceed 30 minutes. Please note that the public comment period may end before the time indicated, following the last call for comments. Contact the individual listed below to register as a speaker by Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 5:00 p.m. ET. Please be prepared to submit a written version of your public comment. FEMA is committed to ensuring all participants have equal access regardless of disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability to fully participate, please contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT caption as soon as possible. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Koper, Designated Federal Officer for the TMAC, FEMA, 400 C St. SW, Washington, DC 20472, telephone 202– 646–3085, and email brian.koper@ fema.dhs.gov. The TMAC website is: https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps/ guidance-partners/technical-mappingadvisory-council. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 117–286, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10. In accordance with the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, the TMAC makes recommendations to the FEMA Administrator on: (1) how to improve, in a cost-effective manner, the (a) accuracy, general quality, ease of use, and distribution and dissemination of flood insurance rate maps and risk data; and (b) performance metrics and milestones required to effectively and efficiently map flood risk areas in the United States; (2) mapping standards and guidelines for (a) flood insurance rate maps, and (b) data accuracy, data quality, data currency, and data eligibility; (3) how to maintain, on an ongoing basis, flood insurance rate maps and flood risk identification; (4) procedures for delegating mapping activities to State and local mapping partners; and (5) (a) methods for improving interagency and intergovernmental coordination on flood mapping and flood risk determination, and (b) a funding strategy to leverage and coordinate budgets and expenditures across Federal agencies. Furthermore, the TMAC is VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Aug 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 required to submit an annual report to the FEMA Administrator that contains: (1) a description of the activities of the Council; (2) an evaluation of the status and performance of flood insurance rate maps and mapping activities to revise and update Flood Insurance Rate Maps; and (3) a summary of recommendations made by the Council to the FEMA Administrator. Agenda: The purpose of this meeting is for the TMAC members to discuss the content of the 2023 TMAC Annual Report. Any related materials will be available upon request prior to the meeting to provide the public with an opportunity to review the materials. The full agenda and related meeting materials will be available upon request by Tuesday, September 12, 2023. To receive a copy of any relevant materials, please send the request to: FEMATMAC@fema.dhs.gov (Attn: Brian Koper). Nicholas A. Shufro, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Resilience, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2023–18039 Filed 8–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket Number 2023–0029] Agency Information Collection Activities: Regulation on Agency Protests; OMB No. 1600–0004 Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until October 23, 2023. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1 ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number Docket # DHS–2023–0029, at: Æ Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Please follow the instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number Docket # DHS–2023– 0029. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Federal regulations and statutes, when protests are filed, the contracting officer will require information/documentation such as detailed statements of legal and factual grounds for the protests, copies of relevant documents, solicitation or contract number, and requests for a ruling by the agency. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and 48 CFR chapter 1 provide general procedures on handling protests submitted by contractors to Federal agencies. FAR part 33, Protests, Disputes and Appeals, prescribes policies and procedures for filing protests and for processing contract disputes and appeals. While the FAR prescribes the procedures to be followed for protests to the agency, it allows agencies to determine the method of receipt. DHS will utilize electronic mediums (email or facsimile) for collection of information and will not prescribe a format or require more information than what is already required in the FAR. If DHS determines there is a need to collect additional information outside of what is required in the FAR, DHS will submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. The prior information collection request for OMB No. 1600–0004 was approved through November 30, 2024, by OMB in a Notice of OMB Action. This justification supports a request for an extension of the approval. The information being collected will be obtained from contractors as part of their submissions whenever they file a bid protest with DHS. The information will be used by DHS officials in deciding how the protest should be resolved. Failure to collect this information would result in delayed resolution of protests. Agency protest information is contained in each individual solicitation document, and provides the specified contracting officer’s name, email, and mailing address that the contractors would use to submit its response. The FAR does not specify the format in which the contractor should submit protest information. However, most contractors use computers to prepare protest materials and submit time sensitive responses electronically (email or facsimile) to the specified Government point of contact. Since the responses E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 22, 2023 / Notices must meet specific timeframes, a centralized mailbox or website would not be a practical method of submission. Submission of protest information through contracting officers’ email or through facsimile are the best methods to use to document receipt of protest information, and are the methods most commonly used in the Government protest process. This information collection may involve small business contractors, depending on the particular transaction. The burden applied to small businesses is minimal and consistent with the goals of achieving timely resolution of agency protests. This information is collected only when contractors choose to file a protest to the agency. The information is requested from contractors so that the Government will be able to evaluate protests effectively and provide prompt resolution of issues in dispute when contractors file such claims. DHS/ALL/PIA–006 General Contact Lists covers the basic contact information that must be collected for DHS to address these protests. The other information collected will typically pertain to the contract itself, and not individuals. However, all information for this information collection is submitted voluntarily. Technically, because this information is not retrieved by personal identifier, no SORN is required. However, DHS/ALL–021 DHS Contractors and Consultants provides coverage for the collection of records on DHS contractors and consultants, to include resume and qualifying employment information. There is no assurance of confidentiality provided to the respondents. The burden estimates provided in response to Item 12 above are based upon the Department’s findings in its FY 2022 Procurement Line of Business, Operational Status Report. No program changes have occurred or changes to the information being collected, however, the burden was adjusted to reflect an agency adjustment increase of 33 respondents within DHS for Fiscal Year 2022, as well as an increase in the average hourly wage rate. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments which: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Aug 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Title: Regulation on Agency Protests. OMB Number: 1600–0004. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit/Individuals or Households. Number of Respondents: 126. Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hrs. Total Burden Hours: 252. Robert Dorr, Acting Executive Director, Business Management Directorate. [FR Doc. 2023–18013 Filed 8–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [OMB Control Number 1653–0021] Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 30-Day notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance. This information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on June 9, 2023, allowing for a 60-day comment period. ICE received one non-substantive comment. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 21, 2023. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57127 Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of the publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific question related to collection activities, please contact James Laforge, ERO Domestic Operations, (973–392– 8026), james.a.laforge@ice.dhs.gov, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: Comments Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension, without change, of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: I–246, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: individual or households, business or other nonprofit; The information collected on the I–246 is necessary for ICE to make a determination the eligibility E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57126-57127]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18013]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket Number 2023-0029]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Regulation on Agency 
Protests; OMB No. 1600-0004

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security will submit the following 
Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until October 23, 
2023. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number Docket 
# DHS-2023-0029, at:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Please follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and docket number Docket # DHS-2023-0029. All comments received will be 
posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Federal regulations and 
statutes, when protests are filed, the contracting officer will require 
information/documentation such as detailed statements of legal and 
factual grounds for the protests, copies of relevant documents, 
solicitation or contract number, and requests for a ruling by the 
agency. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and 48 CFR chapter 1 
provide general procedures on handling protests submitted by 
contractors to Federal agencies. FAR part 33, Protests, Disputes and 
Appeals, prescribes policies and procedures for filing protests and for 
processing contract disputes and appeals. While the FAR prescribes the 
procedures to be followed for protests to the agency, it allows 
agencies to determine the method of receipt. DHS will utilize 
electronic mediums (email or facsimile) for collection of information 
and will not prescribe a format or require more information than what 
is already required in the FAR. If DHS determines there is a need to 
collect additional information outside of what is required in the FAR, 
DHS will submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. The prior information collection request for OMB No. 
1600-0004 was approved through November 30, 2024, by OMB in a Notice of 
OMB Action. This justification supports a request for an extension of 
the approval.
    The information being collected will be obtained from contractors 
as part of their submissions whenever they file a bid protest with DHS. 
The information will be used by DHS officials in deciding how the 
protest should be resolved. Failure to collect this information would 
result in delayed resolution of protests. Agency protest information is 
contained in each individual solicitation document, and provides the 
specified contracting officer's name, email, and mailing address that 
the contractors would use to submit its response. The FAR does not 
specify the format in which the contractor should submit protest 
information. However, most contractors use computers to prepare protest 
materials and submit time sensitive responses electronically (email or 
facsimile) to the specified Government point of contact. Since the 
responses

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must meet specific timeframes, a centralized mailbox or website would 
not be a practical method of submission. Submission of protest 
information through contracting officers' email or through facsimile 
are the best methods to use to document receipt of protest information, 
and are the methods most commonly used in the Government protest 
process. This information collection may involve small business 
contractors, depending on the particular transaction. The burden 
applied to small businesses is minimal and consistent with the goals of 
achieving timely resolution of agency protests. This information is 
collected only when contractors choose to file a protest to the agency. 
The information is requested from contractors so that the Government 
will be able to evaluate protests effectively and provide prompt 
resolution of issues in dispute when contractors file such claims.
    DHS/ALL/PIA-006 General Contact Lists covers the basic contact 
information that must be collected for DHS to address these protests. 
The other information collected will typically pertain to the contract 
itself, and not individuals. However, all information for this 
information collection is submitted voluntarily. Technically, because 
this information is not retrieved by personal identifier, no SORN is 
required. However, DHS/ALL-021 DHS Contractors and Consultants provides 
coverage for the collection of records on DHS contractors and 
consultants, to include resume and qualifying employment information. 
There is no assurance of confidentiality provided to the respondents.
    The burden estimates provided in response to Item 12 above are 
based upon the Department's findings in its FY 2022 Procurement Line of 
Business, Operational Status Report. No program changes have occurred 
or changes to the information being collected, however, the burden was 
adjusted to reflect an agency adjustment increase of 33 respondents 
within DHS for Fiscal Year 2022, as well as an increase in the average 
hourly wage rate.
    The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submissions of responses.

Analysis

    Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
    Title: Regulation on Agency Protests.
    OMB Number: 1600-0004.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit/Individuals or 
Households.
    Number of Respondents: 126.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hrs.
    Total Burden Hours: 252.

Robert Dorr,
Acting Executive Director, Business Management Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2023-18013 Filed 8-21-23; 8:45 am]
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