Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, 94714-94715 [2024-27800]

Download as PDF khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES 94714 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 230 / Friday, November 29, 2024 / Notices obligations the United States undertakes internationally regarding tuna management through the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA, 16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.). Amendment 7 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS Fishery Management Plan (79 FR 71510, December 2, 2014) implemented individual bluefin tuna quota (IBQ) shares and allocations for vessels permitted in the Atlantic Tunas Longline category through the IBQ online system. IBQs are intended to fairly and effectively allocate limited quota for incidental capture of Atlantic bluefin tuna among vessels in the Longline category, while minimizing dead discards and discouraging interactions with bluefin tuna. An online system developed by NMFS tracks allocations and allocation leases, and reconciles allocation with bluefin tuna catches for quota monitoring. This collection of information accounts for the reporting burden associated with allocation and lease tracking. Amendment 13 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP (87 FR 59966) reaffirmed the need for IBQs and, among other things, made adjustments to the vessel allocation process, and established procedures for cost recovery if deemed necessary. First-time vessel permit holders in the affected categories must obtain and set up an IBQ account in the online ‘‘IBQ Catch Shares Program’’ in order to be issued IBQ shares and resultant allocation, to lease IBQ, and to resolve quota debt. To use the electronic IBQ System, first-time participants will need to request an account and set their account up with background information. The information collected during account issuance and set-up will be used by NMFS to verify the identity of the individual/business and whether they qualify for IBQ allocation leasing. The lease monitoring information collected by the online system will be used by each permit holder to keep track of their individual IBQ allocation, and document allocation leases with other IBQ participants. NMFS will use these data to ensure proper accounting of allocations among participants, and to track use of quota allocations and reconcile allocation usage with bluefin tuna catch and landings. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Frequency: Once for IBQ account set up; annually, or as needed, for IBQ lease applications; and annually for IBQ cost recovery. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), and the VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:22 Nov 27, 2024 Jkt 265001 Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.). This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view the Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website 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 and entering either the title of the collection or the OMB Control Number 0648–0677. Sheleen Dumas, Departmental PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Commerce Department. [FR Doc. 2024–27911 Filed 11–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), 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 help 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 January 28, 2025. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments to Angela Bennett, Director of Digital Equity, Office of internet Connectivity and Growth, National Telecommunication and Information Administration by SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 email to digitalequity@ntia.gov or to PRAcomments@doc.gov. Please reference ‘‘FY25 DE Capacity Application Forms Comment’’ 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 Angela Bennett, Director of Digital Equity, Grants Management and Compliance, by mail to1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 4826, Washington, DC 20230, via telephone (202) 389–2723, or via email at digitalequity@ntia.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act or Act) 1 provided $65 billion of funding for programs to close the digital divide and ensure that all Americans have access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet. NTIA administers multiple broadband connectivity grant programs funded by the Act, including the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program (SDECG). The purpose of the SDECG is to promote the achievement of digital equity, support digital inclusion activities, and build capacity for efforts by States and U.S. territories and possessions relating to the adoption of broadband.2 The SDECG will provide new federal funding in fiscal year 2025 for grants to eligible applicants for the purpose of implementing the State Digital Equity Plans developed by States and U.S. Territories under the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program 3 and pursuing digital inclusion activities.. NTIA will use the information collected from each applicant to the SDECG to effectively review the proposed applications and budgets from States and U.S. territories and possessions for the State Digital Equity Capacity Program. II. Method of Collection NTIA will collect data through electronic submission. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0660–XXXX. Form Number(s): TBD. Type of Review: Regular submission for a new information collection. 1 The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Division F, Title III, Public Law 117–58, 135 Stat. 429, 1209 (November 15, 2021). 2 47 U.S.C. 1723(a)(1)(A). 3 47 U.S.C. 1723(c). E:\FR\FM\29NON1.SGM 29NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 230 / Friday, November 29, 2024 / Notices Affected Public: States and territories or possessions of the United States applying for Infrastructure Act State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program funding. Estimated Number of Respondents: 56. Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 560 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $26,096.00. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 1723(c) & (d). khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES 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. (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 information collection request (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, Departmental PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Commerce Department. [FR Doc. 2024–27800 Filed 11–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–60–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:22 Nov 27, 2024 Jkt 265001 COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed deletions from the Procurement List. AGENCY: The Committee is proposing to delete product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before: December 29, 2024. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 355 E Street SW, Suite 325, Washington, DC 20024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or to submit comments contact: Mike Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 489–1322, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503 (a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. SUMMARY: Deletions The following product(s) and service(s) are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List: Product(s) NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 8405–01–540–2346—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, X Small, X, Short 8405–01–540–2349—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, X Small, Short 8405–01–540–2354—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, X Small, Regular 8405–01–540–2359—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, X Small, Long 8405–01–540–2363—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Small, XX Short 8405–01–540–2365—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Small, X Short 8405–01–540–2369—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Small, Short 8405–01–540–2374—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Small, Regular 8405–01–540–2376—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Small, Long 8405–01–540–2379—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Small, X Long PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 94715 8405–01–540–2381—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Medium, XX Short 8405–01–540–2389—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Medium, X Short 8405–01–540–2419—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Medium, Short 8405–01–540–2423—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Medium, Regular 8405–01–540–2436—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Medium, Long 8405–01–540–2438—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Medium, X Long 8405–01–540–2441—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Medium, XX Long 8405–01–540–2442—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Large, X Short 8405–01–540–2446—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Large, Short 8405–01–540–2447—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Large, Regular 8405–01–540–2449—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Large, Long 8405–01–540–2452—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Large, X Long 8405–01–540–2453—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, Large, XX Long 8405–01–540–2456—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, X Large, Short 8405–01–540–2458—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, X Large, Regular 8405–01–540–2463—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, X Large, Long 8405–01–540–2467—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, X Large, X Long 8405–01–540–2468—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, X Large, XX Long 8405–01–540–2470—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, XX Large, Regular 8405–01–540–2472—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, XX Large, Long 8405–01–540–2475—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, XX Large, X Long 8405–01–540–2478—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Men’s, Digital Camouflage, XX Large, XX Long 8405–01–540–2455—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Women’s, Digital Camouflage, 42 Short 8405–01–540–2482—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Women’s, Digital Camouflage, 32 X Short 8405–01–540–2484—Blouse, Working, NWU, Navy, Women’s, Digital Camouflage, 32 Short E:\FR\FM\29NON1.SGM 29NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 230 (Friday, November 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 94714-94715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27800]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Telecommunications and Information Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program

AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration 
(NTIA), 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 help 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 January 28, 2025.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments to Angela 
Bennett, Director of Digital Equity, Office of internet Connectivity 
and Growth, National Telecommunication and Information Administration 
by email to [email protected] or to [email protected]. Please 
reference ``FY25 DE Capacity Application Forms Comment'' 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 Angela Bennett, Director of Digital Equity, Grants Management and 
Compliance, by mail to1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 4826, 
Washington, DC 20230, via telephone (202) 389-2723, or via email at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act or 
Act) \1\ provided $65 billion of funding for programs to close the 
digital divide and ensure that all Americans have access to affordable, 
reliable, high-speed internet. NTIA administers multiple broadband 
connectivity grant programs funded by the Act, including the State 
Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program (SDECG). The purpose of the SDECG 
is to promote the achievement of digital equity, support digital 
inclusion activities, and build capacity for efforts by States and U.S. 
territories and possessions relating to the adoption of broadband.\2\ 
The SDECG will provide new federal funding in fiscal year 2025 for 
grants to eligible applicants for the purpose of implementing the State 
Digital Equity Plans developed by States and U.S. Territories under the 
State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program \3\ and pursuing digital 
inclusion activities..
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    \1\ The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Division 
F, Title III, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429, 1209 (November 15, 
2021).
    \2\ 47 U.S.C. 1723(a)(1)(A).
    \3\ 47 U.S.C. 1723(c).
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    NTIA will use the information collected from each applicant to the 
SDECG to effectively review the proposed applications and budgets from 
States and U.S. territories and possessions for the State Digital 
Equity Capacity Program.

II. Method of Collection

    NTIA will collect data through electronic submission.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0660-XXXX.
    Form Number(s): TBD.
    Type of Review: Regular submission for a new information 
collection.

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    Affected Public: States and territories or possessions of the 
United States applying for Infrastructure Act State Digital Equity 
Capacity Grant Program funding.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 56.
    Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 560 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $26,096.00.
    Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 1723(c) & (d).

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.
    (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 information collection request (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,
Departmental PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for 
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2024-27800 Filed 11-27-24; 8:45 am]
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