Notice2024-01699
Agency Information Collection Activities: Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program Manufacturer Registration Form
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Published
January 29, 2024
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 of one Election Supporting Technology Evaluation form. The information collected is to be used to improve the quality of election-supporting technology used in federal elections, and to collect necessary key information on election-supporting technology manufacturers and their systems. Participation in this program is voluntary.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 19 (Monday, January 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5521-5522]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01699]
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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
Agency Information Collection Activities: Election Supporting
Technology Evaluation Program Manufacturer Registration Form
AGENCY: 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 of one Election Supporting Technology Evaluation
form. The information collected is to be used to improve the quality of
election-supporting technology used in federal elections, and to
collect necessary key information on election-supporting technology
manufacturers and their systems. Participation in this program is
voluntary.
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DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday,
February 28, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed form should be submitted
electronically via <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> (docket ID: EAC-2023-
0012).
Written comments on the proposed information collection can also be
sent to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 633 3rd Street NW,
Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001, Attn: Election Supporting Technology
Evaluation Program.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Beatrice, Election
Technology Specialist, Election Supporting Technology Evaluation
Program, Washington, DC (202) 748-2298. Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fabfa9aebfaaba9f9b99d49d958c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f3b6a0a7b6a3b3969290dd949c85">[email protected]</span></a>
All requests and submissions should be identified by the title of
the information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title and OMB Number: Election Supporting Technology Evaluation
Program Manufacturer Registration Form; OMB Number Pending. 88 FR 78008
(Page 78008-78009, Document Number 2023-25057).
Purpose
This proposed information collection was previously published in
the Federal Register on Friday, November 14, 2023 and allowed 60 days
for public comment. In compliance with section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, EAC is submitting to the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the
information collection described. The purpose of this notice is to
allow an additional 30 days for public comment from all interested
individuals and organizations.
The EAC Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program evaluates
the security and accessibility of election-supporting technologies,
including electronic poll books, voter registration systems, electronic
ballot delivery systems, and election night reporting databases.
The program is to publish one form. This is to be used to collect
key information concerning election-supporting technology
manufacturers. The application for registration in the Election
Supporting Technology Evaluation Program collects administrative
information on manufacturers and their organizations.
This information is collected to improve the quality of election-
supporting technology used in federal elections.
Public Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the EAC to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary and sufficient for the proper functions of the Election
Supporting Technology Evaluation Program.
<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 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.
Respondents: Election Supporting Technology Manufacturers, State
and Local Election Officials.
Annual Reporting Burden
OMB approval is requested for 3 years.
Annual Burden Estimates
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Total Average
Estimated number of burden Annual
Instrument number of responses hours per burden
respondents per year response hours
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ESTEP Manufacturer Registration Form........................ 10 1 2 20
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Total................................................... ........... 10 ........... 20
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The estimated cost of the annualized cost of this burden is:
$1,681.
Camden Kelliher,
Acting General Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024-01699 Filed 1-26-24; 8:45 am]
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