Agency for International Development – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) proposes to survey all members of its workforce to assess and gauge its processes for developing and improving a more cohesive BHA culture. This survey is also sent to institutional support contractors (ISCs), which are part of the USAID workforce but are members of the public for purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). USAID/BHA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following new information collection as it relates to ISCs, as required by the PRA. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (section 522a of title 5 of the United States Code [U.S.C.]), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) proposes to establish a new System of Records titled, ``USAID 36: Private Sector Engagement Records.'' The purpose of the system is to administer USAID's Private Sector Engagement Policy and enhance the risk management activities in support of its trade and investment support services. This System of Records includes a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool that will function as a data warehouse that maintains information on business entities and their representatives that express interest in supporting or potentially supporting USAID's mission in foreign development. This information will be used by USAID to enhance transparency, improve coordination, as well as for monitoring and evaluation by USAID program offices.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks public comment on a proposed rule that would revise the Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) to maintain consistency with Federal and Agency regulations, remove obsolete material and internal Agency procedures, and make editorial amendments to better clarify the regulation.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, USAID is proposing a new information collection.

The Office of Learning, Evaluation, and Research holds an annual Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) Case Competition, wherein USAID partners and staff can submit examples of the way in which they have employed CLA approaches in their work. The submissions are posted online (available to the public), contributing to agency learning through these real-world experiences. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as amended, USAID is soliciting comments for this collection.

Quality control survey to allow the USAID Office of Security Field Investigations program to obtain feedback on its background investigator workforce from members of the general public who are interviewed by USAID background investigators.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, USAID is proposing a new information collection.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, M/OAA/ PSC has proposed revisions to form AID 309-1 Contract With An Individual For Personal Services. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

USAID proposes a generic clearance to collect workforce feedback through surveys, interviews, and focus groups to optimize operations, strengthen organizational health and workforce culture, and improve workforce retention. USAID has a diverse workforce that consists of U.S. direct hires (foreign and civil service) and multiple contract mechanisms with the majority of the workforce belonging to multiple contract mechanisms, including Coordinating Country Nationals, Personal Services Contractors, and Institutional Support Contractors.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announces a public meeting, and requests public comment for the third meeting of the Partnership for Peace Fund (PPF) Advisory Board to receive updates on programming and progress under MEPPA; receive information regarding ongoing efforts aiming to improve program implementation; and discuss and provide recommendations for peacebuilding programming at USAID.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, M/OAA/ PSC has proposed revisions to form AID 309-1 Contract With An Individual For Personal Services. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

The Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD) (see https://www.usaid.gov/bifad), an advisory committee on food and agriculture issues to the US Agency for International Development (USAID), is hosting a full-day public meeting, Elevating Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in USAID's Agricultural, Nutrition, and Food System Programming to Inform Strategy Implementation: A Discussion of the BIFAD Climate Change Subcommittee Draft Commissioned Report, to address the opportunities and challenges of transformational climate change adaptation and mitigation in USAID's agricultural, nutrition, and food systems programming. The meeting will highlight a draft commissioned report guided by the BIFAD Subcommittee on Systemic Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems, a subordinate unit of BIFAD established in June 2022 in response to a USAID request for advice on addressing the climate crisis in agricultural, nutrition, and food systems. The program will include Agency, stakeholder, and public insights and deliberation of draft recommendations from the report on integrating climate change adaptation and mitigation opportunities within USAID's agricultural, nutrition, and food system programming, research investments, and operational practices, as well as mobilizing climate finance for more resilient and sustainable food systems.

USAID Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation's (DDI) Private Sector Engagement Hub will conduct a survey regarding perception of 30 external organizations assigned a Global Relationship Manager. The goal of this survey is to understand their experience when engaging with USAID. The data collected will include email addresses to allow for follow-up inquiries. USAID DDI 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. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

This rule provides implementation by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) of the HAVANA Act of 2021. The Act provides authority for the Secretary of State and other agency heads to provide payments to certain individuals who have incurred qualifying injuries to the brain. This rule covers current and former USAID employees, and dependents of current or former employees.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, USAID requests public comment on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations.

In accordance with the Information Collection Review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is announcing that it has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to inform technical approaches to implementing USAID's COVID-19 Implementation Plan. If granted, this approval will be valid for three years from the date of approval.

USAID Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation's (DDI) Private Sector Engagement Hub will conduct a survey regarding perception of 30 external organizations assigned a Global Relationship Manager. The goal of this survey is to understand their experience when engaging with USAID. The data collected will include email addresses to allow for follow-up inquiries. USAID DDI 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. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), notice is hereby given of Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA) public meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

The United States Agency for International Development proposes to modify various sections of the existing System of Records Notice titled USAID-28, USAID Personnel Locator System consistent with the requirements detailed in OMB Circular A-108: Federal Agency Responsibilities for Review, Reporting and Publication Under the Privacy Act. USAID is providing notice of its intent to change the name of the system to USAID-28, Emergency Notification System, and to update various sections of the existing System of Records Notice in accordance with OMB guidance. The system will collect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) necessary to provide rapid communications regarding emergencies and urgent situations, such as office dismissal, and closure situations that impact access to USAID facilities. USAID is issuing this Notice to clarify the purpose for which the information is collected, update the authorities, and to expand upon the routine uses for the information maintained in this system. All other changes to the Notice are administrative in nature.

The Foreign Assistance Transparency and Accountability Act (2016) and The Foundations for Evidence Based Policy-Making Act (2019) enhance the transparency, accuracy, and reliability of USAID program and activity evaluations and processes of data collection and reporting. To comply with these Acts, USAID is currently revising the policy associated with its Evaluation Report Requirements. The requirements collect information from evaluators to establish the validity of research methodologies, standardize the presentation of research, ensure accuracy, and identify any conflicts of interest that could create bias or influence data analysis, findings, or recommendations. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as amended, USAID is soliciting comments for this collection.

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.

The agencies listed above (the ``Agencies'') propose to amend their regulations to clarify protections for beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries receiving federally funded social services and the rights and obligations of organizations providing such services. In accordance with the Executive order of February 14, 2021 (Establishment of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships), this clarification should promote maximum participation by beneficiaries and providers in the Agencies' covered programs and activities and ensure consistency in the implementation of those programs and activities.

In accordance with the emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is announcing that it has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency approval of a new information collection to inform technical approaches to implementing USAID's COVID-19 Implementation Plan. If granted, this emergency approval will be valid for six months from the date of approval.

This regulation updates certain procedures and standards USAID follows in processing requests for records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

USAID's Performance Improvement Officer (PIO) will administer an annual, internal Customer Service Survey (CSS) and use staff feedback to improve customer service operations. USAID leadership uses CSS results to demonstrate their commitment to listening to customers, making data-informed decisions, and addressing customers' issues.