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[FR Doc. 2024–19371 Filed 8–26–24; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6350–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economic Development Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Application Materials for EDA Investment Assistance Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before October 28, 2024. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to Bernadette Grafton, Program Analyst, Performance, Research and National Technical Assistance Division, Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, via email at bgrafton1@eda.gov. You may also submit comments to PRAcomments@doc.gov. Please SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1 68854 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 167 / Wednesday, August 28, 2024 / Notices reference OMB Control Number 0610– 0094 in the subject line of your comments. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or specific questions related to collection activities should be directed to Bernadette Grafton, Program Analyst, Performance, Research and National Technical Assistance Division, Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, via phone at (202) 482–2917 or via email at bgrafton1@eda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES I. Abstract The Economic Development Administration (EDA) leads the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Guided by the basic principle that sustainable economic development should be locally-driven, EDA works directly with communities and regions to help them build the capacity for economic development based on local business conditions and needs. The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA) (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.) is EDA’s organic authority and is the primary legal authority under which EDA awards financial assistance. Under PWEDA, EDA provides financial assistance to both rural and urban distressed communities by fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and productivity through investments in infrastructure development, capacity building, and business development in order to attract private capital investments and new and better jobs to regions experiencing economic distress. Further information on EDA programs and financial assistance opportunities can be found at www.eda.gov. EDA must collect specific information from financial assistance applicants to evaluate whether proposed projects satisfy eligibility and programmatic requirements contained in PWEDA, EDA regulations at 13 CFR chapter III, and applicable Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs). The purpose of this notice is to seek comments from the public and other Federal agencies regarding EDA’s proposed extension of the application materials under this information collection: Forms ED–900 (General Application (GA) for EDA Programs), ED–900B (Beneficiary Information Form), ED–900C (EDA Application Supplement for VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Aug 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 Construction Programs), ED–900D (Requirements for Design and Engineering Assistance), ED–900E (Calculation of Estimated Relocation and Land Acquisition Expenses), and ED–900F (Additional EDA Assurances for Revolving Loan Fund Investments). II. Method of Collection EDA collects information from financial assistance applicants electronically through Grants.gov, or, in very rare instances, via email or paper submission. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0610–0094. Form Number(s): ED–900, ED–900B, ED–900C, ED–900D, ED–900E, ED– 900F. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Affected Public: Entities eligible for EDA financial assistance, including notfor-profit entities; Federal, State, local, and Tribal governments; and businesses or other for-profit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: For construction projects, 977 estimated respondents, and for non-construction projects, 1,663 estimated respondents, for a total of 2,640 estimated respondents. Estimated Time per Response: For construction projects, 43.0 estimated hours per response, and for nonconstruction projects, 17.1 estimated hours per response. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: For construction projects, 42,011 estimated annual burden hours, and for non-construction projects, 28,437 estimated annual burden hours, for a total of 70,448 estimated total annual burden hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $4,065,554. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.). IV. Request for Comments We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) 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; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 28, 2024)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19321]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economic Development Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Application Materials for EDA Investment Assistance

AGENCY: Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information 
collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information 
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The 
purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment 
preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed 
information collection must be received on or before October 28, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to 
Bernadette Grafton, Program Analyst, Performance, Research and National 
Technical Assistance Division, Economic Development Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce, via email at [email protected]. You may 
also submit comments to [email protected]. Please

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reference OMB Control Number 0610-0094 in the subject line of your 
comments. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise 
sensitive or protected information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
specific questions related to collection activities should be directed 
to Bernadette Grafton, Program Analyst, Performance, Research and 
National Technical Assistance Division, Economic Development 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, via phone at (202) 482-
2917 or via email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Economic Development Administration (EDA) leads the Federal 
economic development agenda by promoting innovation and 
competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in 
the worldwide economy. Guided by the basic principle that sustainable 
economic development should be locally-driven, EDA works directly with 
communities and regions to help them build the capacity for economic 
development based on local business conditions and needs. The Public 
Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA) (42 U.S.C. 3121 et 
seq.) is EDA's organic authority and is the primary legal authority 
under which EDA awards financial assistance. Under PWEDA, EDA provides 
financial assistance to both rural and urban distressed communities by 
fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and productivity through 
investments in infrastructure development, capacity building, and 
business development in order to attract private capital investments 
and new and better jobs to regions experiencing economic distress. 
Further information on EDA programs and financial assistance 
opportunities can be found at www.eda.gov.
    EDA must collect specific information from financial assistance 
applicants to evaluate whether proposed projects satisfy eligibility 
and programmatic requirements contained in PWEDA, EDA regulations at 13 
CFR chapter III, and applicable Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs). 
The purpose of this notice is to seek comments from the public and 
other Federal agencies regarding EDA's proposed extension of the 
application materials under this information collection: Forms ED-900 
(General Application (GA) for EDA Programs), ED-900B (Beneficiary 
Information Form), ED-900C (EDA Application Supplement for Construction 
Programs), ED-900D (Requirements for Design and Engineering 
Assistance), ED-900E (Calculation of Estimated Relocation and Land 
Acquisition Expenses), and ED-900F (Additional EDA Assurances for 
Revolving Loan Fund Investments).

II. Method of Collection

    EDA collects information from financial assistance applicants 
electronically through Grants.gov, or, in very rare instances, via 
email or paper submission.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0610-0094.
    Form Number(s): ED-900, ED-900B, ED-900C, ED-900D, ED-900E, ED-
900F. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Affected Public: Entities eligible for EDA financial assistance, 
including not-for-profit entities; Federal, State, local, and Tribal 
governments; and businesses or other for-profit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: For construction projects, 977 
estimated respondents, and for non-construction projects, 1,663 
estimated respondents, for a total of 2,640 estimated respondents.
    Estimated Time per Response: For construction projects, 43.0 
estimated hours per response, and for non-construction projects, 17.1 
estimated hours per response.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: For construction projects, 
42,011 estimated annual burden hours, and for non-construction 
projects, 28,437 estimated annual burden hours, for a total of 70,448 
estimated total annual burden hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $4,065,554.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.).

IV. Request for Comments

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau 
to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether 
the information will have practical utility; (b) 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; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden 
on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone 
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including 
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available 
at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your 
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary of 
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2024-19321 Filed 8-27-24; 8:45 am]
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