Notice2023-16268
Agency Information Collection Activities
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Published
August 1, 2023
Issuing agencies
Election Assistance Commission
Abstract
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) gives notice that it is requesting from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a modification of the previously approved information collection OMB Control Number 3265-0021 EAC Progress Report (EAC-PR).
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 146 (Tuesday, August 1, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50133-50134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16268]
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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
Agency Information Collection Activities
AGENCY: Election Assistance Commission.
ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens,
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S.
Election Assistance Commission (EAC) gives notice that it is requesting
from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a modification of the
previously approved information collection OMB Control Number 3265-0021
EAC Progress Report (EAC-PR).
DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern on Monday, October
2, 2023.
ADDRESSES: To view the proposed EAC-PR format, see: <a href="https://www.eac.gov/payments-and-grants/financial-progress-reports">https://www.eac.gov/payments-and-grants/financial-progress-reports</a>. For
information on the EAC-PR, contact Risa Garza, Office of Grants,
Election Assistance Commission, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cf88bdaea1bbbc8faaaeace1a8a0b9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3e794c5f504a4d7e5b5f5d10595148">[email protected]</span></a>. Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent
directly to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#256257444b5156654044460b424a53"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f8bf8a99968c8bb89d999bd69f978e">[email protected]</span></a>. All requests and submissions should be
identified by the title of the information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Previously filed under Title and OMB Number:
EAC Progress Report; 86 FR 73747 (Page 73747-73748, Document Number:
2021-28199).
Purpose
The EAC Office of Grants Management (EAC/OGM) is responsible for
distributing, monitoring, and providing technical assistance to States
and grantees on the use of Federal funds. EAC/OGM also reports on how
the funds are spent, negotiates indirect cost rates with grantees, and
resolves audit findings on the use of HAVA funds.
The EAC-PR is employed for both interim and final progress reports
for grants issued under HAVA authority. This revised format builds upon
that report for the various grant awards given by EAC. A ``For
Comment'' version of the draft format for use in submission of grant
progress reports is posted on the EAC website at: <a href="https://www.eac.gov/payments-and-grants/financial-progress-reports">https://www.eac.gov/payments-and-grants/financial-progress-reports</a>. The PR will directly
benefit award recipients by making it easier for them to administer
Federal grant and cooperative agreement programs through
standardization of the types of information required in financial
reporting--thereby reducing their administrative effort and costs.
After obtaining and considering public comment, the EAC will
prepare the format for final clearance. Comments are invited on (a)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
collected from respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (b)
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Description: The EAC proposes to collect progress activity data for
HAVA. EAC will use this data to ensure grantees are proceeding in a
satisfactory manner in meeting the approved goals and purpose of the
project.
The requirement for grantees to report on performance is OMB grants
policy. Specific citations are contained in Code of Federal Regulations
TITLE 2, PART 200--UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST
PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS.
Respondents: All EAC grantees and State governments.
Annual Burden Estimates
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Total number Average burden
EAC grant Instrument Total number of responses hours per Annual burden
of respondents per year response hours
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251........................... EAC-PR.......... 29 2 1 58
101........................... EAC-PR.......... 12 2 1 24
Election Security............. EAC-PR.......... 56 2 1 112
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Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 194
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The estimated cost of the annualized cost of this burden is:
$4,677.34, which is calculated by taking the annualized burden (194
hours) and multiplying by an hourly rate of $24.11 (GS-8/Step 5 hourly
basic rate).
Camden Kelliher,
Senior Associate Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-16268 Filed 7-31-23; 8:45 am]
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