Notice2021-21285
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Information Collection System
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Published
September 30, 2021
Issuing agencies
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 187 (Thursday, September 30, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54167-54168]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21285]
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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; National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
Information Collection System
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 November 29, 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#7d2d2f3c1e1210101813090e3d19121e531a120b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a6f6f4e7c5c9cbcbc3c8d2d5e6c2c9c588c1c9d0">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference OMB Control Number 0693-0003 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 Bethany Hackett, National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation
Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau
Drive, Stop 2140, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2140; phone: (301) 975-6113;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a6c4c3d2cec7c8df88cec7c5cdc3d2d2e6c8cfd5d288c1c9d0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e4c4b5a464f405700464f4d454b5a5a6e40475d5a00494158">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request to revise and extend this currently approved
information collection. This information is collected from all testing
or calibration laboratories that apply for NVLAP accreditation.
Applicants provide the minimum information necessary for NVLAP to
evaluate the competency of laboratories to carry out specific tests or
calibrations or types of tests or calibrations. The collection is
mandated by 15 CFR 285.
II. Method of Collection
Each new or renewal applicant laboratory electronically submits its
application for NVLAP accreditation through a self-service, web-based
portal called the ``NVLAP Interactive Web System'' (NIWS). This method
of collection also gives applicant laboratories the ability to upload
document files needed to support the application process and to
maintain their own profile information.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0693-0003.
Form Number(s): None.
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Type of Review: Regular submission, revision of a current
information collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; not-
for-profit institutions; and Federal, State or local government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 650.
Estimated Time per Response: 3 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,950 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain benefits.
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. 2021-21285 Filed 9-29-21; 8:45 am]
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