Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program Anomaly Reporting Forms, 18403-18404 [2024-05302]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 13, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 reporting performance measurement data regarding the project. 5. Performance Measures: For the purposes of Department reporting under 34 CFR 75.110, grantees must submit information to allow measurement of project outcomes and performance consistent with its approved application. For the Braille Training program, a grantee must collect and report information on: (a) The number of participants who attend the program disaggregated by adults and youth. (b) The number of participants who successfully complete the program disaggregated by adults and youth. (c) The number of personnel who attend the program. (d) The number of personnel who successfully complete the program. 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[FR Doc. 2024–05290 Filed 3–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program Anomaly Reporting Forms Election Assistance Commission. ACTION: Notice; request for comment. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) gives notice that it is requesting from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection of one Election Supporting Technology Evaluation form. The information collected is to be used to improve the quality of electionsupporting technology used in federal elections, and to collect necessary key information on election-supporting technology anomalies. Participation in this program is voluntary. DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern on Monday, May 13, 2024. SUMMARY: Comments on the proposed form should be submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov (docket ID: EAC–2024–0001). Written comments on the proposed information collection can also be sent ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18403 to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001, Attn: Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jenniffer Day, Election Technology Specialist, Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program, Washington, DC, (202) 578–6641. Email: ESTEP@eac.gov. All requests and submissions should be identified by the title of the information collection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and OMB Number: Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Anomaly Reporting Forms OMB Number Pending. Purpose In compliance with Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, EAC is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the information collection described. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment from all interested individuals and organizations. The EAC Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program evaluates the security and accessibility of election-supporting technologies, including electronic poll books, voter registration systems, electronic ballot delivery systems, and election night reporting databases. The program is to publish two forms. These forms are to be used to collect initial anomaly information and anomaly root cause analysis as reported by election officials and election-supporting technology manufacturers. The information collected will be used to improve the quality of election-supporting technology used in federal elections. Public Comments We are soliciting public comments to permit the EAC to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary and sufficient for the proper functions of the Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of 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 information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1 18404 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 13, 2024 / Notices record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review. Respondents: Election Supporting Technology Manufacturers, State and Local Election Officials. Annual Reporting Burden OMB approval is requested for 3 years. ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES Estimated number of respondents Instrument Average burden hours per response Annual burden hours ESTEP Anomaly Reporting Form .................................................................... ESTEP Root Cause Anomaly Form ................................................................ 5 5 5 5 2 16 50 400 Total .......................................................................................................... ........................ 10 ........................ 450 The estimated cost of the annualized cost of this burden is: $37,800. Camden Kelliher, Acting General Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission. [FR Doc. 2024–05302 Filed 3–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–71–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Total number of responses per year Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Filings Instituting Proceedings Docket Numbers: RP24–514–000. Applicants: Great Basin Gas Transmission Company. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: 2024 Section 4 Rate Case to be effective 4/6/ 2024. Filed Date: 3/6/24. Accession Number: 20240306–5144. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 3/18/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–515–000. Applicants: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC submits tariff filing per 154.403: LSS, SS–2, and Firm and Interruptible Transportation Fuel Percentages Tracker to be effective 4/1/ 2024. Filed Date: 3/7/24. Accession Number: 20240307–5035. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 3/19/24. Docket Numbers: RP24–516–000. Applicants: Enable Mississippi River Transmission, LLC. Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Update GT&C Section 8 to be effective 4/7/2024. Filed Date: 3/7/24. Accession Number: 20240307–5050. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 3/19/24. Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:33 Mar 12, 2024 Jkt 262001 of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system (https:// elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/ fercgensearch.asp) by querying the docket number. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ ferc.gov. Dated: March 7, 2024. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–05329 Filed 3–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER24–1420–000 Sierra Estrella Energy Storage LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of Sierra Estrella Energy Storage LLC’s application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with regard to the applicant’s request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, is March 27, 2024. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18403-18404]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05302]


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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Agency Information Collection Activities


Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program Anomaly 
Reporting Forms

AGENCY: Election Assistance Commission.

ACTION: Notice; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S. 
Election Assistance Commission (EAC) gives notice that it is requesting 
from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the 
information collection of one Election Supporting Technology Evaluation 
form. The information collected is to be used to improve the quality of 
election-supporting technology used in federal elections, and to 
collect necessary key information on election-supporting technology 
anomalies. Participation in this program is voluntary.

DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern on Monday, May 13, 
2024.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed form should be submitted 
electronically via https://www.regulations.gov (docket ID: EAC-2024-
0001).
    Written comments on the proposed information collection can also be 
sent to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 633 3rd Street NW, 
Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001, Attn: Election Supporting Technology 
Evaluation Program.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jenniffer Day, Election Technology 
Specialist, Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program, 
Washington, DC, (202) 578-6641. Email: [email protected].
    All requests and submissions should be identified by the title of 
the information collection.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and OMB Number: Election Supporting Technology Evaluation 
Anomaly Reporting Forms
    OMB Number Pending.

Purpose

    In compliance with Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act (PRA) of 1995, EAC is submitting to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the information 
collection described. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days 
for public comment from all interested individuals and organizations.
    The EAC Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program evaluates 
the security and accessibility of election-supporting technologies, 
including electronic poll books, voter registration systems, electronic 
ballot delivery systems, and election night reporting databases. The 
program is to publish two forms. These forms are to be used to collect 
initial anomaly information and anomaly root cause analysis as reported 
by election officials and election-supporting technology manufacturers. 
The information collected will be used to improve the quality of 
election-supporting technology used in federal elections.

Public Comments

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the EAC to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary and sufficient for the proper functions of the Election 
Supporting Technology Evaluation Program.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of 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 information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public

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record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should 
be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal 
information, will be available for public review. Respondents: Election 
Supporting Technology Manufacturers, State and Local Election 
Officials.

Annual Reporting Burden

    OMB approval is requested for 3 years.

                                             Annual Burden Estimates
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                                                     Estimated     Total number   Average burden
                   Instrument                        number of     of responses      hours per     Annual burden
                                                    respondents      per year        response          hours
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ESTEP Anomaly Reporting Form....................               5               5               2              50
ESTEP Root Cause Anomaly Form...................               5               5              16             400
                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------
    Total.......................................  ..............              10  ..............             450
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    The estimated cost of the annualized cost of this burden is: 
$37,800.

Camden Kelliher,
Acting General Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024-05302 Filed 3-12-24; 8:45 am]
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