Notice2023-22403
Agency Information Collection Activities; Help America Vote College Program Application Kits
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Published
October 10, 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) approval for the information collection EAC Help America Vote College Program (HAVCP) Poll Worker and Service Day Mini-grant Program Applications.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 194 (Tuesday, October 10, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69913-69914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22403]
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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
Agency Information Collection Activities; Help America Vote
College Program Application Kits
AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC).
ACTION: Notice; request for 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) approval for the
information collection EAC Help America Vote College Program (HAVCP)
Poll Worker and Service Day Mini-grant Program Applications.
DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern on Monday, November
6, 2023.
ADDRESSES: To view the proposed EAC HAVCP application forms and
reporting instruments, see: <a href="https://www.eac.gov/grants/help-america-vote-college-program">https://www.eac.gov/grants/help-america-vote-college-program</a>. For information on the Application kits, contact
Tina Bateman, Office of Grants Management, Election Assistance
Commission, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8cc4cddacfdccce9edefa2ebe3fa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="db939a8d988b9bbebab8f5bcb4ad">[email protected]</span></a>. All requests and submissions should be
identified by the title of the information collection.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information
collection should be sent to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find
this particular information collection by selecting ``Currently under
30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search
function.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Previously filed under Title and OMB Number: Help America Vote
College Program Application Kit; 88 FR 47133 (Page: 47133-47134;
Document Number: 2023-15506).
Purpose
This proposed information collection was previously published in
the Federal Register on July 21, 2023 and allowed 60 days for public
comment as described above. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30
days for public comment from all interested individuals and
organizations. In compliance with section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, EAC has submitted to the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the
information collection listed below. The purpose of this notice is to
allow an additional 30 days for public comment from all interested
individuals and organizations.
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 to Congress, negotiates indirect cost rates with
grantees, and resolves audit findings on the use of Help America Vote
Act of 2002 (HAVA) funds.
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) anticipates the
availability of $1 million dollars in discretionary grant funding to
support the Help America Vote College Program (HAVCP). The HAVCP grant
competition is split into two separate grant programs: the HAVCP Poll
Worker Grant and the HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant. Applicant
organizations may only apply for one of the two programs. The purpose
of the HAVCP Poll Worker Grant is to encourage college students to
assist state and local governments in the administration of elections
by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants, and to encourage
jurisdictions to utilize these efforts. The purpose of the HAVCP
Service Day Mini-Grant is to elevate civic participation on college
campuses through a day of service and inspire college students to
volunteer their time and talents to ensure safe, secure, accessible,
and transparent elections. Each program within the EAC Help America
Vote College Program has a tailored set of application packages and
progress reports based on the needs and aims of the program. A list of
documents covered in this information collection for each program is
included below.
Poll Worker Grant Program
<bullet> HAVCP Poll Worker Application Form and Guidance
<bullet> HAVCP Poll Worker Budget Worksheet and Guidance
<bullet> HAVCP Poll Worker Progress Report
Service Day Mini-Grant Program
<bullet> HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant Application Form and Guidance
<bullet> HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant Progress Report
These application packages provide the instruments necessary to
collect competitive applications with program-specific information
necessary for the College Program. Supporting guidance and instructions
are included as applicant resources and to reduce the administrative
burden of applying for federal funds.
Public Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the EAC to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Office of Grants Management.
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of burden for this
proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
<bullet> Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your
personal information, will be available for public review.
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OMB approval is requested for 3 years.
Respondents: Eligible applicants and relevant stakeholders: Public
and Private Institutions of Higher Education (including Community
Colleges), State and Local Election Offices, Non-Profit Organizations,
and College Students.
Annual Reporting Burden
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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HAVCP Poll Worker Grant....... Application and 50 1 10 500
Guidance.
HAVCP Poll Worker Grant....... Budget Worksheet 50 1 7 350
and
Instructions.
HAVCP Poll Worker Grant....... Progress Report. 20 2 1 40
HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant.. Application and 40 1 5 200
Guidance.
HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant.. Progress Report. 20 1 1 20
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Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 1,110
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The estimated cost of the annualized cost of this burden is:
$26,762.10, which is calculated by taking the annualized burden (1,110
hours) and multiplying by an hourly rate of $24.11 (GS-8/Step 5 hourly
basic rate).
Camden Kelliher,
Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-22403 Filed 10-6-23; 8:45 am]
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