Notice2021-26304
Request for Comments on the Execution of the FY 22/26 Learning Agenda
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Published
December 3, 2021
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Commerce DepartmentUnder-Secretary for Economic Affairs
Abstract
In accordance with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (the Evidence Act), Public Law 115-435,\1\ the Department of Commerce has developed a draft Learning Agenda for FY 2022 to FY 2026. The Learning Agenda lists significant priority evidence/evaluation questions that will be researched over the next four years to help achieve the Department's Strategic Objectives. The final plan will be published in February 2022 and will be reviewed annually for possible updates and improvements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 230 (Friday, December 3, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68630-68631]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26304]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs
Request for Comments on the Execution of the FY 22/26 Learning
Agenda
AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, U.S.
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Request for information.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Foundations for Evidence-Based
Policymaking Act of 2018 (the Evidence Act), Public Law 115-435,\1\ the
Department of Commerce has developed a draft Learning Agenda for FY
2022 to FY 2026. The Learning Agenda lists significant priority
evidence/evaluation questions that will be researched over the next
four years to help achieve the Department's Strategic Objectives. The
final plan will be published in February 2022 and will be reviewed
annually for possible updates and improvements.
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\1\ 5 U.S.C. 312.
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Research questions in the plan cover a broad range of topics
reflecting the wide-ranging authorities and programs across the
Department. One common theme across many bureaus, and consistent with
the Administration's focus on equitable economic growth, is the extent
to which programs are reaching traditionally underserved communities
and populations and meeting their needs. These questions are listed in
the Supplementary Information.
General comments are invited but input is particularly requested
on:
<bullet> Strategies to best engage with underserved communities and
populations on research methodology
<bullet> Data sets maintained by states, localities, regional
organizations, or non-profits that could support the research
<bullet> Recent significant research most relevant to the Learning
Agenda questions
The information provided will be used to develop and refine the
approach used to conduct research. This includes identifying
organizations and individuals who will be included in focus groups.
DATES: Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on January
31, 2022. Written comments in response to the RFI should be submitted
according to the instructions in the Addresses sections below.
Submissions received after that date may not be considered.
ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#64211205081105100d0b0a2b02020d07011624000b074a030b12"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1a5f6c7b766f7b6e737574557c7c73797f685a7e7579347d756c">[email protected]</span></a>. Attachments to the email will be accepted
only in ADOBE[supreg] portable document format or MICROSOFT
WORD[supreg] format. All submissions, including attachments and other
supporting materials, will become part of the public record and subject
to public disclosure. The Department of Commerce reserves the right to
publish relevant comments publicly, unedited and in their entirety.
Personal information, such as account numbers or Social Security
numbers, or names of other individuals, should not be included. Do not
submit confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive or
protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions regarding this notice
please call 202-604-5634 or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#367340575a4357425f59587950505f5553447652595518515940"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3a7f4c5b564f5b4e535554755c5c53595f487a5e5559145d554c">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following are Learning Agenda topics and
questions that would particularly
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benefit from engagement with underserved communities and populations on
the approach to the research and available data and expertise.
Equitable Sustained Prosperity
To what extent do minority business enterprises (MBEs) participate,
produce, innovate, and compete in manufacturing? What Department
actions would be most effective in increasing MBE participation in
manufacturing?
What types of Economic Development Administration funded activities
(including those funded by CARES and the American Rescue Plan) are
associated with the strongest long-term economic advances, particularly
for underserved communities and populations?
What is the best approach to increasing capital available to
minority businesses?
What are the most significant barriers to providing business
assistance to underserved communities and populations? How can they be
removed?
Data Availability and Usability
What datasets are available/needed to track the impact of
Department programs on historically underserved communities/
populations?
What refinements and new statistics can best support better and
more equitable management of the economy?
What internal processes and publicly facing Commerce tools will
democratize data access and improve awareness of the Commerce data
inventory?
Weather and Climate Information
How can NOAA provide more effective and equitable climate
mitigation and adaptation science breakthroughs?
How can weather forecasts be communicated effectively to vulnerable
populations?
What additional models and tools do communities need to better
prepare for coastal inundation at seasonal, annual, and multi-year
timescales?
Request for Information: Respondents may organize their submissions
in response to this RFI in any manner. Responses may include estimates,
which should be identified as such. All responses that comply with the
requirements listed in the DATES and ADDRESSES sections of this RFI
will be considered.
Christine Heflin,
Evaluation Officer, Department of Commerce, Office of the Under
Secretary for Economic Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-26304 Filed 12-2-21; 8:45 am]
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