Notice2024-07729
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; The William T. Pecora Award Application and Nomination Process
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Published
April 11, 2024
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentGeological Survey
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an existing information collection without change.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 71 (Thursday, April 11, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25647-25648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07729]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
[GX24EB00A181100, OMB Control No. 1028-0101]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget; The William T. Pecora Award
Application and Nomination Process
AGENCY: Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995,
the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an existing
information collection without change.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
May 13, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice 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 Review--Open for
Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Please provide a
copy of your comments by mail to USGS, Information Collections
Clearance Officer, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 159, Reston, VA 20192
or by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0c6b7f2165626a63536f636060696f786563627f4c797f6b7f226b637a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="adcade80c4c3cbc2f2cec2c1c1c8ced9c4c2c3deedd8decade83cac2db">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference OMB
Control Number 1028-0101 in the subject line of your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this information collection request (ICR), contact Sarah Cook by
email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cdbeaea2a2a68db8beaabee3aaa2bb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3142525e5e5a71444256421f565e47">[email protected]</span></a> or by telephone at 703-648-6136. Individuals in
the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a
speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access
telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United
States should use the relay services offered within their country to
make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States.
You may also view the ICR at <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We provide the general public and other
federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed,
revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us
assess the impact of our information collection requirements and
minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public
understand our information collection requirements and provide the
requested data in the desired format.
A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period
soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on
November 24, 2023 (88 FR 82395). No comments were received.
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent
burdens, we are again soliciting comments from the public and other
Federal agencies on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are
especially interested in public comment addressing the following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether or not the information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection
of information, including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(4) How the agency might minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of response.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. Before including your address, phone number, email
address, or other personally identifiable information (PII) in your
comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including your
PII--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us
in your comment to withhold your PII from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Abstract: The Pecora Award was established in compliance with the
following authorities:
<bullet> Department of the Interior's Appropriations Act of 1992 (sec.
115 of H.R. 2686, Department of the Interior and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1992)
<bullet> President Obama's ''Guidance on the Use of Challenges and
Prizes to Promote Open Government'' March 8, 2010.
<bullet> National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
[cir] Agency-Funded and Agency-Administered Prizes: NASA (42 U.S.C.
2459f-1)
[cir] 42 U.S.C. 2457, The National Aeronautics and Space Act of
1958, as amended
[cir] 42 U.S.C. 2458, The National Aeronautics and Space Act of
1958, as amended
[cir] 5 CFR part 451, Awards
The William T. Pecora Award is presented annually to individuals or
teams using satellite or aerial remote sensing that make outstanding
contributions toward understanding the Earth (land, oceans, and air),
educating the next generation of scientists; informing decision makers;
or supporting natural or human-induced disaster response. The award is
sponsored jointly by the Department of the Interior and NASA.
The award was established in 1974 to honor the memory of Dr.
William T. Pecora, former director of the U.S. Geological Survey and
Under Secretary, Department of the Interior. Dr. Pecora was a
motivating force behind the establishment of a program for civil remote
sensing of the Earth from space. His early vision and support helped
establish what we know today as the Landsat satellite program. The
purpose of the award is to recognize individuals or groups working in
the field of remote sensing of the Earth. National and international
nominations are accepted from public and private sector individuals,
teams, organizations, and professional societies.
Nomination packages include three sections: a cover sheet, a
summary statement, and supplemental materials. The cover sheet includes
professional contact information. The summary statement is limited to
two pages and describes the nominee's achievements in the scientific
and technical remote sensing community; contributions leading to
successful practical applications of remote sensing; and/or major
breakthroughs in remote sensing science or technology. Nominations may
include up to 12 pages of supplemental materials such as a resume, a
publications list, letters of endorsement, etc., which highlight the
specific individual or group's achievements. These should be peer-
reviewed and documented in industry-recognized and scientifically
credible publications.
Title of Collection: The William T. Pecora Award Application and
Nomination Process.
OMB Control Number: 1028-0101.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals, businesses, and other
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academic and non-profit institutions; and state, local, and Tribal
governments.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 12.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 12.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: 6 hours.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 72 hours.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Frequency of Collection: Annually.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, nor is a person is required
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number.
The authority for this action is the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Timothy Newman,
Program Coordinator, National Land Imaging Program, USGS.
[FR Doc. 2024-07729 Filed 4-10-24; 8:45 am]
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