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third parties who use the automated
telephone system to request personal
information from SSA.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMBapproved information collection.
Number of
respondents
Modality of completion
Automated Telephone Requestors .....................................
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1,716,315
Average
burden per
response
(minutes)
Frequency of
response
1
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4
Average
theoretical
hourly cost
amount
(dollars) *
Estimated
total annual
burden
(hours)
I
114,421
I
* $31.48
Total annual
opportunity cost
(dollars) **
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** $3,601,973
* We based these figures on average U.S. citizen’s hourly salary, as reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics data (https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes231011.htm).
** This figure does not represent actual costs that SSA is imposing on recipients of Social Security payments to complete this application; rather, these are theoretical opportunity costs for the additional time respondents will spend to complete the application. There is no actual charge to respondents to complete the
application.
5. Prohibition of Payment of SSI
Benefits to Fugitive Felons and Parole/
Probation Violators—20 CFR
416.708(o)—0960–0617
Section 1611(e)(4) of the Act
precludes eligibility for SSI payments
for certain fugitives and probation or
parole violators. Our regulation at 20
CFR 416.708(o) requires individuals
applying for, or receiving SSI to report
to SSA that: (1) they are fleeing to avoid
prosecution for a crime; (2) they are
fleeing to avoid custody or confinement
after conviction of a crime; or (3) they
are violating a condition of probation or
parole. SSA uses the information we
receive to determine eligibility on an
initial claim for SSI payments or a
redetermination of existing recipients.
The collection is mandatory to ensure
that an applicant or recipient does not
have a warrant for one of the three
fleeing codes. If the respondent has a
warrant for one of the three fleeing
codes, SSA uses this information to
deny payments. The respondents are
SSI applicants and recipients, or their
representative payees, who are reporting
their status as a fugitive felon or
probation or parole violator.
Type of Request: Revision of an OMBapproved information collection.
Modality of completion
Number of
respondents
Frequency of
response
Average
burden per
response
(minutes)
Estimated
total annual
burden
(hours)
Average
theoretical
hourly cost
amount
(dollars) *
Total annual
opportunity cost
(dollars) **
Fugitive Felon and Parole or Probation Violation screens
within the SSI Claims System .........................................
1,000
1
1
17
* $31.48
** $535
* We based this figure on average U.S. worker’s hourly wages, as reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics data (https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm#000000).
** This figure does not represent actual costs that SSA is imposing on recipients of Social Security payments to complete this application; rather, these are theoretical opportunity costs for the additional time respondents will spend to complete the application. There is no actual charge to respondents to complete the
application.
6. Testimony by Employees and the
Production of Records and Information
in Legal Proceedings—20 CFR 403.100–
403.155—0960–0619
Regulations at 20 CFR 403.100–
403.155 of the Code establish SSA’s
policies and procedures for an
individual; organization; or government
entity to request official agency
information, records, or testimony of an
agency employee in a legal proceeding
when the agency is not a party. The
request, which respondents submit in
writing to SSA, must: (1) fully set out
the nature and relevance of the sought
testimony; (2) explain why the
information is not available by other
Number of
respondents
Modality of completion
20 CFR 403.100–403.155 ...................................................
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Average
burden per
response
(minutes)
Frequency of
response
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100
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means; (3) explain why it is in SSA’s
interest to provide the testimony; and
(4) provide the date, time, and place for
the testimony. Respondents are
individuals or entities who request
testimony from SSA employees in
connection with a legal proceeding.
Type of Request: Extension of an
OMB-approved information collection.
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60
Average
theoretical
hourly cost
amount
(dollars) *
Estimated
total annual
burden
(hours)
I
100
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* $31.48
Total annual
opportunity cost
(dollars) **
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** $3,148
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* We based this figure on the average U.S. worker’s mean hourly wages, as reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics data (https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_
nat.htm#00-0000).
** This figure does not represent actual costs that SSA is imposing on recipients of Social Security payments to complete this application; rather, these are theoretical opportunity costs for the additional time respondents will spend to complete the application. There is no actual charge to respondents to complete the
application.
Dated: August 14, 2024.
Naomi Sipple,
Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security
Administration.
DEPARTMENT Of STATE
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Funded Research and Development
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The United States Department
of State (DoS), Bureau of
Administration, intends to sponsor
Federally Funded Research and
Development Centers (FFRDC) to
facilitate public-private collaboration for
numerous activities related to
diplomacy and modernization. This is
the third and final notice in the series
SUMMARY:
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which must be published over a 90-day
period in order to advise the public of
the agency’s intention to sponsor an
FFRDC.
DATES: Written comments were due by
5:00 p.m. Eastern time on August 15,
2024.
ADDRESSES: Please send any comments,
identified by title of the action and
Regulatory Information Number (RIN)
by any of the following methods:
D Through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at www.regulations.gov and
search for nonrulemaking docket DOS–
2024–0021.
D By email: Submit electronic
comments to FFRDC@state.gov.
D The summary of this rule can be
found at www.regulations.gov/DOS–
2024–0021–.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department of State leads US
engagement around the world building
alliances and partnerships; facing up to
aggression; aiding and supporting
emerging democracies; and preserving
US interests abroad. In a rapidly
changing world with shifting politics,
accelerated economic developments,
global challenges such as climate
change, and the increasing role
digitization plays for both opportunity
and threats, the Department is
committed to leading through both
policy and operational engagement on
behalf of the nation and our
government.
In a letter introducing the Department
of State and U.S. Agency for
International Development Joint
Strategic Plan for 2022–2026, Secretary
Blinken stated, ‘‘we are working to
modernize and equip the Department
and USAID to lead on 21st-Century
challenges and deliver for the American
people.’’
Achieving U.S. goals for global
leadership over the next decade will
require the following:
• A diplomatic corps to use data in
new ways to develop more foresight and
insight, to inform policy options, to take
actions and measure their effectiveness;
• New cross-sector partnerships and
coalitions;
• Intergovernmental partnerships
with the Department of Defense, the
intelligence agencies, the Departments
of Commerce, Treasury, Homeland
Security, and Health and Human
Services, and cross-government
Councils (e.g., National Economic
Council, National Security Council);
• New capabilities to plan, manage
and execute initiatives and programs;
• A workforce that uses digital
technology as tools to advance
democracy and protect our interests and
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counter the use of these same
technologies as a threat; and
• An organization and operation that
is agile and adaptive to a changing
environment; attractive to new talent;
and fosters long-term commitment
between the organization and its people.
The Department requires long-term
partnerships with organizations that can
bring research, development,
innovation, and support needed to
guide the leadership and employees
through this transformative period in
our history. This will allow the
Department to focus on the mission at
hand, while adopting and integrating
changes necessary to make consistent
progress on these goals and surge, when
needed, to address urgent issues that
require data, partnerships, technology
and insights applied in near-term
operational situations.
To meet this need, the Department
seeks to establish and sponsor one
FFRDC under the authority of 48 CFR
35.017.
FFRDC Focus Areas
The FFRDC will be available to
provide a wide range of support
including, but not limited to the
activities listed below. These focus areas
have been updated since the first two
notices Federal Register notice were
published on May 17 and August 5,
2024:
• Diplomatic Innovation and
Modernization (DIM)
The purpose of the DIM is to
strengthen global engagement and
humanitarian outcomes by pioneering
research and development initiatives
that address emerging threats and foster
international cooperation.
• Global CyberTech Solutions (GCS)
The purpose of the GCS is to enhance
global stability through cutting edge
research and development in IT, cyber
defense, systems engineering, and data
analytics.
• Global Operations and Acquisitions
(GOA)
The purpose of the GOA is to advance
diplomatic effectiveness through
collaborative and cutting-edge
acquisition methodologies and tools,
and data assessments of broad scale
Departments needs, international
cooperation, and innovative operational
practices.
The FFRDC will partner with the
Department of State in the design and
pursuit of mission goals; provide rapid
responsiveness to changing
requirements for personnel in all
aspects of strategic, technical and
program management; recognize
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Government objectives as its own
objectives; partner in pursuit of
excellence in public service; and allow
for use of the FFRDC by non-sponsors.
The Department is publishing this
notice in accordance with 48 CFR
5.205(b) of the Federal Acquisition
Regulations (FAR).
Planned Request for Information/
Sources Sought Notice
Based on internal requirements and
public comments from the first two
notices, the Department intends to issue
a Request for Information/Sources
Sought. All interested parties should
monitor SAM.gov for that posting in the
near future. In particular, the
Department will be interested in
feedback regarding the proposed scope
of the work to be performed by the
FFRDCs, and the presence of any
existing private- or public-sector
capabilities in these areas that the
Department should be considering. All
response instructions will be found in
the Sources Sought notice when it is
published.
Public Comments
Since drafting the second notice, the
Department has received the following
comments/questions and is hereby
providing the following responses:
The Department received seven (7)
comments since the second notice. All
of these comments expressed interest in
submitting responses, capabilities, or
eventually proposals for the FFRDCs.
One comment requested information on
how Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned
Businesses can be involved with the
FFRDC; however, FFRDC contract
holders must fall within the list of
organization types within FAR
35.017(a)(3). Finally, one of the
commenters did provide feedback on
the focus areas listed in the previous
notice, which will be considered in
developing the final Statement of
Objectives prior to a formal solicitation.
The Department appreciates the interest
and looks forward to receiving further
comments/questions and submissions in
response to the Sources Sought Notice.
Michael W. Derrios,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition,
& Senior Procurement Executive, Department
of State.
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DEPARTMENT Of STATE
[Public Notice:12495]
Proposed Establishment of Federally Funded Research and
Development Centers--Third Notice
ACTION: Notice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The United States Department of State (DoS), Bureau of
Administration, intends to sponsor Federally Funded Research and
Development Centers (FFRDC) to facilitate public-private collaboration
for numerous activities related to diplomacy and modernization. This is
the third and final notice in the series
[[Page 67145]]
which must be published over a 90-day period in order to advise the
public of the agency's intention to sponsor an FFRDC.
DATES: Written comments were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on August
15, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Please send any comments, identified by title of the action
and Regulatory Information Number (RIN) by any of the following
methods:
[ssquf] Through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
www.regulations.gov and search for nonrulemaking docket DOS-2024-0021.
[ssquf] By email: Submit electronic comments to [email protected].
[ssquf] The summary of this rule can be found at
www.regulations.gov/DOS-2024-0021-.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of State leads US engagement
around the world building alliances and partnerships; facing up to
aggression; aiding and supporting emerging democracies; and preserving
US interests abroad. In a rapidly changing world with shifting
politics, accelerated economic developments, global challenges such as
climate change, and the increasing role digitization plays for both
opportunity and threats, the Department is committed to leading through
both policy and operational engagement on behalf of the nation and our
government.
In a letter introducing the Department of State and U.S. Agency for
International Development Joint Strategic Plan for 2022-2026, Secretary
Blinken stated, ``we are working to modernize and equip the Department
and USAID to lead on 21st-Century challenges and deliver for the
American people.''
Achieving U.S. goals for global leadership over the next decade
will require the following:
A diplomatic corps to use data in new ways to develop more
foresight and insight, to inform policy options, to take actions and
measure their effectiveness;
New cross-sector partnerships and coalitions;
Intergovernmental partnerships with the Department of
Defense, the intelligence agencies, the Departments of Commerce,
Treasury, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services, and cross-
government Councils (e.g., National Economic Council, National Security
Council);
New capabilities to plan, manage and execute initiatives
and programs;
A workforce that uses digital technology as tools to
advance democracy and protect our interests and counter the use of
these same technologies as a threat; and
An organization and operation that is agile and adaptive
to a changing environment; attractive to new talent; and fosters long-
term commitment between the organization and its people.
The Department requires long-term partnerships with organizations
that can bring research, development, innovation, and support needed to
guide the leadership and employees through this transformative period
in our history. This will allow the Department to focus on the mission
at hand, while adopting and integrating changes necessary to make
consistent progress on these goals and surge, when needed, to address
urgent issues that require data, partnerships, technology and insights
applied in near-term operational situations.
To meet this need, the Department seeks to establish and sponsor
one FFRDC under the authority of 48 CFR 35.017.
FFRDC Focus Areas
The FFRDC will be available to provide a wide range of support
including, but not limited to the activities listed below. These focus
areas have been updated since the first two notices Federal Register
notice were published on May 17 and August 5, 2024:
Diplomatic Innovation and Modernization (DIM)
The purpose of the DIM is to strengthen global engagement and
humanitarian outcomes by pioneering research and development
initiatives that address emerging threats and foster international
cooperation.
Global CyberTech Solutions (GCS)
The purpose of the GCS is to enhance global stability through
cutting edge research and development in IT, cyber defense, systems
engineering, and data analytics.
Global Operations and Acquisitions (GOA)
The purpose of the GOA is to advance diplomatic effectiveness
through collaborative and cutting-edge acquisition methodologies and
tools, and data assessments of broad scale Departments needs,
international cooperation, and innovative operational practices.
The FFRDC will partner with the Department of State in the design
and pursuit of mission goals; provide rapid responsiveness to changing
requirements for personnel in all aspects of strategic, technical and
program management; recognize Government objectives as its own
objectives; partner in pursuit of excellence in public service; and
allow for use of the FFRDC by non-sponsors. The Department is
publishing this notice in accordance with 48 CFR 5.205(b) of the
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Planned Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice
Based on internal requirements and public comments from the first
two notices, the Department intends to issue a Request for Information/
Sources Sought. All interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for that
posting in the near future. In particular, the Department will be
interested in feedback regarding the proposed scope of the work to be
performed by the FFRDCs, and the presence of any existing private- or
public-sector capabilities in these areas that the Department should be
considering. All response instructions will be found in the Sources
Sought notice when it is published.
Public Comments
Since drafting the second notice, the Department has received the
following comments/questions and is hereby providing the following
responses:
The Department received seven (7) comments since the second notice.
All of these comments expressed interest in submitting responses,
capabilities, or eventually proposals for the FFRDCs. One comment
requested information on how Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
can be involved with the FFRDC; however, FFRDC contract holders must
fall within the list of organization types within FAR 35.017(a)(3).
Finally, one of the commenters did provide feedback on the focus areas
listed in the previous notice, which will be considered in developing
the final Statement of Objectives prior to a formal solicitation. The
Department appreciates the interest and looks forward to receiving
further comments/questions and submissions in response to the Sources
Sought Notice.
Michael W. Derrios,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, & Senior Procurement
Executive, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-18454 Filed 8-16-24; 8:45 am]
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