Notice2021-12000
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Questionnaire for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Financial Assistance Applicants
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Published
June 8, 2021
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 8, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 30445]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12000]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Questionnaire for National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration Federal Financial Assistance Applicants
AGENCY: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 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 August 9, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b1f0d5c3d8d4dfdfd49fc5d9dedcd0c2f1dfded0d09fd6dec7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="da9bbea8b3bfb4b4bff4aeb2b5b7bba99ab4b5bbbbf4bdb5ac">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0538 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
Frank M. Sprtel, (301) 628-1641 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#17716576797c3964676563727b577978767639707861"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="88eefae9e6e3a6fbf8fafcede4c8e6e7e9e9a6efe7fe">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for a revision and extension of a currently
approved information collection through the Environmental Compliance
Questionnaire for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Financial Assistance Applicants (Questionnaire). This
Questionnaire is used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) to collect information about proposed activities
for the purpose of complying with the National Environmental Policy Act
(``NEPA,'' 42 U.S.C. 4321-4370) and other environmental compliance
requirements associated with proposed activities. NEPA requires federal
agencies to complete an environmental analysis for all major federal
actions, including funding non-federal activities through federal
financial assistance awards where federal participation in the funded
activity is expected to be significant. The Questionnaire is used in
conjunction with NOAA Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
The NOFO will indicate the specific questions to which an applicant
must respond in one of three ways: (1) The applicable questions are
inserted directly into the NOFO with reference to the OMB Approval
Number (0648-0538) for this form; (2) the NOFO will specify which
questions (e.g., 1, 2) an applicant must answer, with the entire OMB-
approved Questionnaire attached to the NOFO; or (3) applicants to be
recommended for funding will be required to answer relevant questions
from the Questionnaire. The federal program officer will determine
which questions are relevant to each specific applicant. Answers must
be provided before the application can be submitted for final funding
approval.
This Questionnaire has been revised to (1) update specific
questions to use plain language, and (2) add questions that would be
helpful to a wider range of NOAA programs.
II. Method of Collection
The information may be submitted electronically or on paper (faxed
or mailed).
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0538.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission. Revision and extension of a
current information collection.
Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit organizations; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or
Tribal government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 736.
Estimated Time per Response: 3.375 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,030.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Legal Authority: National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321-
4370).
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 Chief Information
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2021-12000 Filed 6-7-21; 8:45 am]
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