Notice2023-03292
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Non-Infrastructure Metrics
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Published
February 16, 2023
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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 88, Number 32 (Thursday, February 16, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10086-10087]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03292]
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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; Non-Infrastructure Metrics
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.
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DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received on or before April 17, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments
via email to Aminata Kamara, Program Analyst, U.S. Department of
Commerce, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#75141e141814071447351011145b121a03"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5938323834382b386b193c3d38773e362f">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#db8b899ab8b4b6b6beb5afa89bbfb4b8f5bcb4ad"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ddddfcceee2e0e0e8e3f9fecde9e2eea3eae2fb">[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 Aminata Kamara, Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Commerce, at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9afbf1fbf7fbe8fba8dafffefbb4fdf5ec"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1c7d777d717d6e7d2e5c79787d327b736a">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 locally driven, 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 establishing 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, capacity building,
and business development to attract private capital investments and new
and better-quality jobs to regions experiencing economic distress.
Further information on EDA programs and financial assistance
opportunities can be found at <a href="http://www.eda.gov">www.eda.gov</a>.
EDA's expansive portfolio of programs, the changing economy, and
advances in the field of program evaluation require comprehensive and
relevant data collection to increase EDA's transparency,
accountability, and inform the effectiveness of its investments. Thus,
EDA proposes extending forms ED-915, ED-916, ED-917, and ED-918, which
are currently used to collect performance information from EDA
grantees. These data collection instruments cover EDA's infrastructure
and non-infrastructure program portfolios thereby helping EDA tell a
better, more wholistic story of its investments and impact in the
communities and regions it serves.
The purpose of this notice is to seek comments from the public and
other Federal agencies on a request for an extension without changes on
the ED-916, ED-917 and ED-918 non-infrastructure metrics for recipients
of awards under EDA's non-infrastructure portfolio of programs and the
ED-915 construction metrics for recipients under EDA's construction
portfolio of programs. EDA will require award recipients to submit this
data at predetermined intervals (ED-916: semiannually throughout the
period of performance for their award; ED-917/18: annually for 5 years;
ED-915 at 3-, 6-, 9-year intervals after the award) to determine the
activities grantees were able to undertake because of the EDA award and
the outcomes from those activities attributable to the EDA grants for
both grantee organizations and the clients they serve.
II. Method of Collection
Data will be collected electronically.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0610-0098.
Form Number(s): ED-915, ED-916, ED-917, ED-918.
Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of a currently
approved information collection).
Affected Public: EDA-funded grantees: State, local and tribal
governments; community organizations; non-profit organizations; Indian
Tribes; Institution of Higher Education or a consortium of institutions
of higher education.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
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Estimated Estimated
Data collection form number of Estimated time per response total burden
respondents hours
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ED-915 (3-6-9 years)........................ 742 1 hour............................ 742
ED-916 (semi-annual)........................ 1,067 1.5 (x 2)......................... 3,201
ED-917 (annual)............................. 416 8................................. 3,328
ED-918 (annual)............................. 1,285 6................................. 7,710
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Total................................... 3,510 .................................. 14,981
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Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $XXX.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory for all non-infrastructure award
recipients.
Legal Authority: The Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.).
IV. Request for Comments
EDA is 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 the 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 are submitted in response to this notice are a matter
of public record. EDA will include or summarize each comment in its
request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including an address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in a
comment, please be aware that the entire comment--including personal
identifying information-- may be made publicly available at any time.
EDA will attempt to honor requests to it hold personal identifying
information from public review, however EDA cannot guarantee that it
will be able to do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2023-03292 Filed 2-15-23; 8:45 am]
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