Notice2022-24977
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Regional Economic Development Data Collection Instrument
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Published
November 16, 2022
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Commerce DepartmentEconomic Development 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 87, Number 220 (Wednesday, November 16, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68674-68675]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24977]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Development Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Regional Economic Development Data Collection Instrument
AGENCY: Economic Development Administration, Department of 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 January 17, 2023).
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by
mail to Bernadette Grafton, Research and National Technical Assistance
(RNTA) Coordinator, Performance Research and National Technical
Assistance Division, U.S. Department of Commerce, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7e1c190c1f180a11104f3e1b1a1f50191108"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ed8f8a9f8c8b998283dcad88898cc38a829b">[email protected]</span></a>
or to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5e0e0c1f3d3133333b302a2d1e3a313d70393128"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95c5c7d4f6faf8f8f0fbe1e6d5f1faf6bbf2fae3">[email protected]</span></a>. 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 Bernadette Grafton, Research and National Technical Assistance
(RNTA) Coordinator, Performance Research and National Technical
Assistance Division, U.S. Department of Commerce, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#593b3e2b383f2d363768193c3d38773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dbb9bca9babdafb4b5ea9bbebfbaf5bcb4ad">[email protected]</span></a>
or 202-482-2917.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) leads the Federal
economic development agenda by promoting innovation and
competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in
the worldwide economy. Guided by the basic principle that sustainable
economic development should be driven locally, EDA works directly with
communities and regions to help them build the capacity for economic
development based on local business conditions and needs. The Public
Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA) (42 U.S.C. 3121 et
seq.) is EDA's organic authority and is the primary legal authority
under which EDA awards financial assistance. Under PWEDA, EDA provides
financial assistance to both rural and urban distressed communities by
fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and productivity through
investments in infrastructure development, workforce development,
capacity building, and business development to attract private capital
investments and new and better jobs to regions experiencing economic
distress. Further information on EDA programs and financial assistance
opportunities can be found at <a href="https://eda.gov/www.eda.gov">https://eda.gov/www.eda.gov</a>.
To effectively administer and monitor its economic development
assistance programs, EDA collects certain information from applications
for, and recipients of, EDA investment assistance. The purpose of this
notice is to seek comments from the public and other Federal agencies
on a request for a new information collection for recipients of awards
under the EDA American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Build Back Better
Regional Challenge.
The proposed information collection will employ an innovative mixed
methods approach to gather traditional metrics in addition to
qualitative data on all regions participating in the Build Back Better
Regional Challenge program. Secondary data will be gathered and
monitored for each of the regions/awardees. A quarterly questionnaire
will be sent to each of the BBBRC coalition leads which will gather the
relevant data and stories for each of the 21 BBBRC coalitions,
resulting in coalition regional impact evaluation, resources, and tools
for regional economic development decision-makers.
This collection will explore several thematic areas for the Build
Back Better Regional Challenge, where each of the following areas are
based on survey scope of work themes:
1. Accelerating innovation in emerging technologies to gain an
understanding of the long-term impact on economic and social sectors;
2. Helping workers access information on new job opportunities, job
placement, and job training and prepare for and be hired into good
jobs;
3. Increasing new business growth and entrepreneurial activity
within the industry sectors;
4. Building critical infrastructure such as roads, water and sewer
miles, business and industries to allow for economic development and
growth; and
5. Helping businesses adopt new technologies so that they may enter
new markets, increasing their economic capacity and overall
sustainability.
Within each of the categories of questions, organized by thematic
area noted above, there will be equity-based questions to support
greater understanding of how equity is being implemented throughout
regional economic development projects.
Coalition leads will respond to the appropriate thematic area,
answering questions related to the following categories:
<bullet> Reflections and updates on the coalition implementation
process and progress;
<bullet> The ability to secure additional non-federal investments;
<bullet> Detailing the programs, trainings, and curricula
developed/launched for job training/workforce development;
<bullet> Development and growth surrounding infrastructure; and
<bullet> Job creation, wage growth, and existing employee growth
and development
The collection instrument also includes questions related to the
overall programmatic experience such Community of Practice support.
II. Method of Collection
Data will be collected electronically.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: None: new information collection.
Form Number(s): None: new information collection.
Type of Review: Regular submission: new information collection.
Affected Public: Recipients of ARPA Build Back Better Regional
Challenge awards, which may include a(n): District Organization; Indian
Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; State, county, city, or other
political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a
state or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure
development activities or a consortium of political subdivisions;
Institution of Higher Education or a consortium of institutions of
higher education; or Public or private non-profit organization or
association,
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including labor unions, acting in cooperation with officials of a
political subdivision of a State.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 21 respondents, responding
quarterly.
Estimated Time per Response: 2.5 hours/per respondent.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 210 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $12,768 (cost assumes
application of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics second quarter 2022 mean
hourly employer costs for employee compensation for professional and
related occupations of $60.80).
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: The Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq).
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. 2022-24977 Filed 11-15-22; 8:45 am]
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