Notice2024-06685
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Indigenous Communities Survey
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Published
March 29, 2024
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Commerce DepartmentEconomic Development Administration
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 89, Number 62 (Friday, March 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22119-22120]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06685]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Development Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Indigenous Communities Survey
AGENCY: Economic Development Administration, Department of 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 May 28, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments
via email to the Networks Team, Economic Development Administration,
Department of Commerce, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#91fff4e5e6fee3fae2d1f4f5f0bff6fee7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="452b2031322a372e36052021246b222a33">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e1b1b3a0828e8c8c848f9592a1858e82cf868e97"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9ececcdffdf1f3f3fbf0eaeddefaf1fdb0f9f1e8">[email protected]</span></a>).
Please reference ``Indigenous Community Survey'' 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 the Bryan Borlik, Economic Development Administration, Department of
Commerce, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f193939e839d989ab1949590df969e87"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6a080805180603012a0f0e0b440d051c">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-482-3901.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) leads the Federal
economic development agenda by promoting innovation and
competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in
the worldwide economy. Guided by the basic principle that sustainable
economic development should be driven locally, EDA works directly with
communities and regions to help them build the capacity for economic
development based on local business conditions and needs. The Public
Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA) (42 U.S.C. 3121 et
seq.) is EDA's organic authority and is the primary legal authority
under which EDA awards financial assistance. Under PWEDA, EDA provides
financial assistance to both rural and urban distressed communities by
fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and productivity through
investments in infrastructure development, workforce development,
capacity building, and business development to attract private capital
investments and new and better jobs to regions experiencing economic
distress. Further information on EDA programs and financial assistance
opportunities can be found at <a href="http://www.eda.gov">www.eda.gov</a>.
To effectively administer and monitor its economic development
assistance programs, EDA collects certain information from applications
for, and recipients of, EDA investment assistance. The purpose of this
notice is to seek comments from the public and other Federal agencies
on a request for a new information collection by an EDA grantee. This
grantee will collect information about the economic development needs,
planning, and priorities of Indigenous communities. Findings from the
survey will inform EDA's work with Indigenous communities and will
support other agencies, organizations, and communities in better
planning, funding, and implementing economic development activities.
To that end, the grantee will conduct an electronic data collection
survey. A subset of the recipients (20) will also be engaged in phone
interviews to better understand the experiences and decision-making
processes when evaluating opportunities for economic development
funding. EDA is particularly interested in public comment on how the
proposed data collection will support the assessment of program
effectiveness, or if alternative information should be considered.
II. Method of Collection
Data will be collected electronically and via phone interviews.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: None: new information collection.
Form Number(s): None: new information collection.
Type of Review: Regular submission: new information collection.
Affected Public: This survey will specifically target EDA
applicants for projects that are indigenous and indigenous serving.
Entities may include (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated
Economic Development District (EDD); (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium
of Indian Tribes; (iii) State,
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county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a
special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic
or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political
subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of
institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit
organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a
general purpose political subdivision of a State.
Estimated Number of Respondents: A total of 150 respondents for the
electronic survey and a subset of 20 for the phone interviews.
Estimated Time per Response: Half an hour (30 minutes) for the
electronic survey and 1 hour for each phone interview.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 75 hours for the electronic
survey and 20 hours for the phone interviews.
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Total
Number of Hours per Number of estimated
Type of respondent (annual) respondents response responses per time
(hours) year (annual) (hours)
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EDA Grant Applicants................................. 150 .5 1 75
Subset of Grant Applicants........................... 20 1 1 20
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Total............................................ 170 ........... ............... 95
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Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $5,985 (cost assumes
application of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics September 2023 mean
hourly employer costs for employee compensation for professional and
related occupations of $63.00).
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: The Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.).
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 of
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2024-06685 Filed 3-28-24; 8:45 am]
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