Notice2023-07611
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; CHIPS Pre-Application Information Collection.
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Published
April 12, 2023
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 88, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07611]
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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; CHIPS Pre-Application Information Collection.
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
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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 June 12, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by
email to Nina Argent, Management Analyst, National Institute of
Standards and Technology, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2777756644484a4a424953546743484409404851"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d3838192b0bcbebeb6bda7a093b7bcb0fdb4bca5">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference OMB
Control Number 0693-0095 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 Cierra Bean, Business Operations Analyst, CHIPS Program Office,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#82e3f1e9e1eaebf2f1c2e1eaebf2f1ace5edf4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9ffeecf4fcf7f6efecdffcf7f6efecb1f8f0e9">[email protected]</span></a>, (202) 815-2677.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The CHIPS Incentives Program is authorized by Title XCIX--Creating
Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America of the William
M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (Pub. L. 116-283, referred to as the CHIPS Act or Act), as amended
by the CHIPS Act of 2022 (Division A of Pub. L. 117-167). The CHIPS
Incentives Program is administered by the CHIPS Program Office (CPO)
within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of the
United States Department of Commerce (Department). Businesses and other
entities applying for CHIPS Act funding under the CHIPS Incentive
Program may, but are not required to, submit a pre-application via a
form available at <a href="https://applications.chips.gov/">https://applications.chips.gov/</a> to obtain feedback
before submitting a full application. The pre-application phase creates
an opportunity for dialogue between the Department of Commerce and the
applicant to ensure the applicant is ready to meet program requirements
and address program priorities.
Information to be collected includes:
<bullet> A Cover Page with general contact and project information;
<bullet> A Project Plan that describes each project expected to be
included in the future full application. The project plan should
explain how each project satisfies the program description and the
evaluation criteria in the CHIPS Incentive Program--Commercial
Fabrication Facilities Notice of Funding Opportunity;
<bullet> Financial Information summarizing financial information
for the applicant and the project(s), as well as a detailed sources and
uses of funds, including overview of CHIPS incentive request;
<bullet> Workforce Development Information describing the
applicant's approach to recruit, train, and retain a diverse and
skilled set of workers to fill the good jobs that will be created to
operate its semiconductor facilities.
II. Method of Collection
Applications must be submitted electronically at <a href="https://applications.chips.gov/">https://applications.chips.gov/</a>. The Pre-application will include basic contact
information, picklists, cost estimates, and brief project narratives.
Some of the submissions will be entered into fields within the web-
based form. Some of the information will be document uploads into the
system by the respondent. The method was chosen to reduce applicant
burden by eliminating redundant entries to the greatest extent possible
and consolidating entries into one online form.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0693-0095.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 140.
Estimated Time per Response: 60 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,400 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $397,488.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: CHIPS Act of 2022 (Division A of Pub. L. 117-167)
(the Act).
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 Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2023-07611 Filed 4-11-23; 8:45 am]
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