USAID Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) Bureau, 57843 [2024-15515]

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 57843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-15515]


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Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 16, 2024 / 
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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: The comment period for the notice 88 FR 50099 published on 
August 1, 2023, is reopened. Comments must be received by August 11, 
2024. 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.

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: USAID, in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the 
general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on 
the proposed information collection. This proposed information 
collection was previously published in the Federal Register (88 FR 
50099) on August 1, 2023. This notice allows for an additional 30 days 
for public comments.
    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. 2024-15515 Filed 7-15-24; 8:45 am]
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