Agency Information Collection Activities: DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool, Collection Instrument DHS Form 3095, OMB Control Number 1601-0024, 51545-51546 [2024-13353]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 118 / Tuesday, June 18, 2024 / Notices Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meetings Dated: June 12, 2024. Lauren A. Fleck, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2024–13311 Filed 6–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Pursuant to section 1009 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Special Emphasis Panel; NIAID Investigator Initiated Program Project Applications (P01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). Date: July 12, 2024. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, 5601 Fishers Lane, Room 3G31B, Rockville, MD 20852 (Video Assisted Meeting). Contact Person: James T. 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Snyder, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Scientific Review Program, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, 5601 Fishers Lane, Room 3G31B, Rockville, MD 20852, (240) 669–5060, james.snyder@ nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.855, Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation Research; 93.856, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Jun 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2024–0010] Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, FP 104–009–2 Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comment. AGENCY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting comments on proposed revisions to the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) Version 5. DATES: Comments must be received no later than August 19, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket ID: FEMA–2024– 0010, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Pesapane, Director, Public Assistance Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, fema-recovery-papolicy@fema.dhs.gov, (202) 646–3834. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Public Participation Interested persons are invited to submit comments and related materials. We will consider all comments and materials received during the comment period. If you submit a comment, include the docket ID, indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and give the reason for each comment. All submissions may be posted, without change, to the public docket at https://www.regulations.gov, and will include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. For more about privacy and the docket, visit https:// www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice. The proposed policy is available in docket ID FEMA–2024–0010. For access PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51545 to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for the docket ID. II. Background The PAPPG contains consolidated Public Assistance (PA) Program policies for the entire disaster recovery life cycle. The PAPPG provides comprehensive PA policy to use when evaluating eligibility. The PAPPG references and provides weblinks to other FEMA policies and documents such as standard operating procedures and job aids that provide detailed instructions for individuals involved with implementing each of the various steps. This proposed version 5 of the PAPPG would streamline ways for our customers to meet requirements through reducing documentation needs to meet eligibility, increase accessibility to the PA program and funding, promote the equitable treatment and timely recovery of communities, and effectuate resilient rebuilding through additional costeffective hazard mitigation measures. The proposed policy does not have the force and effect of law. FEMA seeks comment on the proposed policy, which is available online at https://www.regulations.gov under docket ID FEMA–2024–0010. Based on the comments received, FEMA may make appropriate revisions to the proposed policy. When or if FEMA issues a final policy, FEMA will publish a notice of availability in the Federal Register and make the final policy available at https:// www.regulations.gov. The final policy will not have the force and effect of law. Authority: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (Stafford Act), 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.; 44 CFR part 206. Deanne Criswell, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2024–13306 Filed 6–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Agency Information Collection Activities: DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool, Collection Instrument DHS Form 3095, OMB Control Number 1601–0024 Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; revision request. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1 51546 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 118 / Tuesday, June 18, 2024 / Notices The Department of Homeland Security, Civil Rights Civil Liberties, DHS 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. DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the Federal Register on February 8, 2024, for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received by DHS. The purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30-days for public comments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 18, 2024. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of 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. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If additional information is required contact: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: Attn: Antidiscrimination Group, CRCL MS 0190, Department of Homeland Security, 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20528–0190, 202–401–1474, crcl@hq.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Recipients of federal financial assistance from the Department of Homeland Security lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Jun 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 (DHS) are required to meet certain legal requirements relating to nondiscrimination and nondiscriminatory use of federal funds. Those requirements include ensuring that entities receiving Federal financial assistance from the DHS do not deny benefits or services, or otherwise discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, or religion, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Public Law 88–352, 42 U.S.C. 2000d–1 et seq.; 6 CFR part 21; 44 CFR part 7; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Public Law 93–112, as amended by Public Law 93–516, 29 U.S.C. 794; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.; 6 CFR part 17; 44 CFR part 19; Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Public Law 94–135, 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.; 44 CFR part 7 and 6 CFR part 19. DHS uses DHS Form 3095: DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool as the primary tool to implement this information collection. DHS uses the form to collect civil rights related information from all recipients of federal financial assistance from the Department. The purpose of the information collection is to advise recipients of their civil rights obligations and collect pertinent civil rights information to ascertain if the recipient has in place adequate policies and procedures to achieve compliance, and to determine what, if any, further action may be needed (technical assistance, training, compliance review, etc.) to ensure the recipient is able to meet its civil rights requirements and will carry out its programs and activities in a nondiscriminatory manner. DHS is revising the collection, changing Section 1 of the form on Instructions to extend the deadline for initial submissions from 30 days of receipt of the Notice of Award to 60 days; to update the method of submission from email to an online portal, and to make other minor clarifying revisions. DHS is also making minor changes to Section 2 of the form on Organization Information to remove the fields for reporting Grant Agreement Number and Federal Award Identification Number; DHS now obtains that information from Department data sources. In addition, DHS is making minor changes to Section 5 of the form on Additional Information to streamline communication with recipients by providing a single, centralized point of contact for questions and technical assistance. Lastly, DHS is changing the name of the collection from ‘‘DHS Civil PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Rights Compliance Form’’ to ‘‘DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool.’’ Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Title: DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool, Collection Instrument DHS Form 3095. OMB Number: 1601–0024. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Entities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance from DHS. Number of Respondents: 5,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 3 hours. Total Burden Hours: 10,050. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): 0. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): 0. Robert Dorr, Executive Director, Business Management Directorate. [FR Doc. 2024–13353 Filed 6–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9112–FL–P INTER–AMERICAN FOUNDATION Submission for OMB Review; comments request Inter-American Foundation. Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, agencies are required to publish a Notice in the Federal Register notifying the public that the agency is modifying an existing information collection and creating a new information collection for OMB review and approval and requests public review and comment on the submission. Comments are being solicited on the need for the information; the accuracy of the burden estimate; the quality, practical utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize reporting the burden, including automated collected techniques and uses of other forms of technology. DATES: Comments must be received by August 19, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments and requests for copies of the subject information collection may be sent by any of the following methods: • Mail: Nicole Stinson, Associate General Counsel, Inter-American Foundation, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1200 North, Washington, DC 20004. • Email: nstinson@iaf.gov. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51545-51546]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13353]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Agency Information Collection Activities: DHS Civil Rights 
Evaluation Tool, Collection Instrument DHS Form 3095, OMB Control 
Number 1601-0024

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; revision request.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Civil Rights Civil 
Liberties, DHS 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. DHS 
previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the 
Federal Register on February 8, 2024, for a 60-day public comment 
period. No comments were received by DHS. The purpose of this notice is 
to allow additional 30-days for public comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 18, 
2024. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of 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.
    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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If additional information is required 
contact: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Civil 
Rights and Civil Liberties: Attn: Antidiscrimination Group, CRCL MS 
0190, Department of Homeland Security, 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. 
SE, Washington, DC 20528-0190, 202-401-1474, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Recipients of federal financial assistance 
from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are required to meet 
certain legal requirements relating to nondiscrimination and 
nondiscriminatory use of federal funds. Those requirements include 
ensuring that entities receiving Federal financial assistance from the 
DHS do not deny benefits or services, or otherwise discriminate on the 
basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, or 
religion, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
(Title VI) Public Law 88-352, 42 U.S.C. 2000d-1 et seq.; 6 CFR part 21; 
44 CFR part 7; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 
504), Public Law 93-112, as amended by Public Law 93-516, 29 U.S.C. 
794; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C. 
1681 et seq.; 6 CFR part 17; 44 CFR part 19; Age Discrimination Act of 
1975, Public Law 94-135, 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.; 44 CFR part 7 and 6 
CFR part 19.
    DHS uses DHS Form 3095: DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool as the 
primary tool to implement this information collection. DHS uses the 
form to collect civil rights related information from all recipients of 
federal financial assistance from the Department. The purpose of the 
information collection is to advise recipients of their civil rights 
obligations and collect pertinent civil rights information to ascertain 
if the recipient has in place adequate policies and procedures to 
achieve compliance, and to determine what, if any, further action may 
be needed (technical assistance, training, compliance review, etc.) to 
ensure the recipient is able to meet its civil rights requirements and 
will carry out its programs and activities in a nondiscriminatory 
manner.
    DHS is revising the collection, changing Section 1 of the form on 
Instructions to extend the deadline for initial submissions from 30 
days of receipt of the Notice of Award to 60 days; to update the method 
of submission from email to an online portal, and to make other minor 
clarifying revisions. DHS is also making minor changes to Section 2 of 
the form on Organization Information to remove the fields for reporting 
Grant Agreement Number and Federal Award Identification Number; DHS now 
obtains that information from Department data sources. In addition, DHS 
is making minor changes to Section 5 of the form on Additional 
Information to streamline communication with recipients by providing a 
single, centralized point of contact for questions and technical 
assistance. Lastly, DHS is changing the name of the collection from 
``DHS Civil Rights Compliance Form'' to ``DHS Civil Rights Evaluation 
Tool.''

Analysis

    Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
    Title: DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool, Collection Instrument DHS 
Form 3095.
    OMB Number: 1601-0024.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Entities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance 
from DHS.
    Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 3 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 10,050.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): 0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): 0.

Robert Dorr,
Executive Director, Business Management Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2024-13353 Filed 6-17-24; 8:45 am]
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