Notice2023-28297
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science Membership Application
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Published
December 22, 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 245 (Friday, December 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 88584-88585]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28297]
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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; Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic
Science Membership Application
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 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 February 20, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by
mail to Maureen O'Reilly, Management Analyst, NIST, at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#90c0c2d1f3fffdfdf5fee4e3d0f4fff3bef7ffe6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1646445775797b7b737862655672797538717960">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference OMB Control Number 0693-0070 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 John Paul Jones II, Program Manager, Special Programs Office, NIST,
301-975-2782; <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#acc6c3c4c282c6c3c2c9dfecc2c5dfd882cbc3da"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3a50555254145055545f497a5453494e145d554c">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
NIST established the Organization of Scientific Area Committees
(OSAC) for Forensic Science to enable a coordinated U.S. approach to
standards for the forensic science disciplines. NIST seeks broad
participation from forensic science practitioners, researchers,
metrologists, statisticians, accreditation bodes, defense, and
prosecution. NIST solicits self-nominations from these communities,
using the OSAC Membership Application, to identify individuals
interested and qualified to contribute.
II. Method of Collection
The OSAC Membership Application may be completed and submitted only
via web-based application.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0693-0070.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission, extension of a current
information collection.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 42.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
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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. 2023-28297 Filed 12-21-23; 8:45 am]
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