Notice2021-13467
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Events and Efforts Supporting Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week
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Published
June 28, 2021
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Commerce DepartmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology
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 121 (Monday, June 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33991-33992]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13467]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Events and Efforts Supporting Cybersecurity Career Awareness
Week
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),
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 27, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by
mail to Maureen O'Reilly, Management Analyst, NIST by email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#98c8cad9fbf7f5f5fdf6ecebd8fcf7fbb6fff7ee"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="04545645676b6969616a707744606b672a636b72">[email protected]</span></a>). Please reference OMB Control Number 0693-0082 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 Danielle Santos, NICE Program Office, (301) 975-5048; <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2e40474d4b6e40475d5a00494158"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9ef0f7fdfbdef0f7edeab0f9f1e8">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
As part of NIST's charge for National Cybersecurity Awareness and
Education outlined in the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014, the
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) energizes and
promotes a robust network and an ecosystem of cybersecurity education,
training, and workforce development. NICE, led by NIST, fulfills this
mission by coordinating with government, academic, and industry
partners to build on existing successful programs, facilitate change
and innovation, and bring leadership and vision to increase the number
of skilled cybersecurity professionals helping to keep our Nation
secure.
Further, the NICE Strategic Plan emphasizes a goal to promote the
discovery of cybersecurity careers and multiple pathways. In support of
this goal, Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week aims to inspire,
educate, and engage children through adults to pursue careers in
cybersecurity. The annual week-long celebration provides for learning
about the contributions, innovations, and opportunities that can be
found by exploring cybersecurity as a field of study or career choice.
The NICE community is encouraged to organize and participate in
activities and initiatives during the week that:
<bullet> Create excitement around increasing public awareness and
engagement in building a strong cybersecurity workforce.
<bullet> Emphasize the demand and opportunities in the field of
cybersecurity.
<bullet> Increase awareness around the multiple career options
within the field of cybersecurity.
<bullet> Highlight the numerous pathways to enter the cybersecurity
career field.
<bullet> Showcase programs that increase participation of women,
minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, and other
underrepresented populations in the cybersecurity workforce.
<bullet> Advance the NICE Strategic Plan objective to inspire
cybersecurity career awareness.
This collection is necessary to support the NICE Strategic Plan
objective to inspire cybersecurity career awareness. The collection of
information will allow the NICE Program Office to share with the public
a compiled list of events and opportunities to learn about
cybersecurity careers. Doing so will provide a resource for potential
attendees, extend the reach of programs and efforts, serve as a source
of metrics for outreach activities and impact, and encourage more
stakeholders to get involved in National Cybersecurity Career Awareness
Week.
The information gathered in this collection will be populated into
publicly accessible list on <a href="http://nist.gov/nice">nist.gov/nice</a> on an on-going basis. The
public will access this list to learn about events held by the public
to raise cybersecurity career awareness with the intention to increase
the reach of and participation at such events. The list will also serve
as a resource for those wishing to access information on cybersecurity
careers. The information collected will not be analyzed or changed
prior to publishing.
Information collected includes basic contact information, such as
name, however the data is referential in nature only. Records will not
be retrieved by a personal identifier; therefore, this is not a Privacy
Act System of Records and does not require a SORN or Privacy Act
Statement. The primary goal for this collection is to learn what kind
of events are happening and where.
II. Method of Collection
The primary method of collection will be via an electronic
(internet) submission form.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0693-0082.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission, revision of a current
information collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; Not-
for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal government; Federal
government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
Estimated Time per Response: 10 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 83.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau
to: (a)
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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. 2021-13467 Filed 6-25-21; 8:45 am]
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