Notice2024-08069
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; SABIT Participant Application, Participant Surveys, Alumni Survey
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Published
April 16, 2024
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentInternational Trade 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 74 (Tuesday, April 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26862-26863]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-08069]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; SABIT Participant Application, Participant Surveys, Alumni
Survey
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, 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 June 17, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by
mail to Tracy Rollins, POC, Director SABIT Program, International Trade
Administration, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, HCHB 12030, Washington, DC
20230, or by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f6828497958fd884999a9a9f9885b68284979293d8919980"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e19593808298cf938e8d8d888f92a19593808584cf868e97">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a3f3f1e2e3d7d1c2c7c68dc4ccd5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4717150607333526232269202831">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0625-0225 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 Tracy Rollins, POC, Director SABIT Program, International Trade
Administration, address: 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, HCHB 12030,
Washington, DC 20230, telephone: (202) 482-0392, or by email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5024223133297e223f3c3c393e231024223134357e373f26"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b4c0c6d5d7cd9ac6dbd8d8dddac7f4c0c6d5d0d19ad3dbc2">[email protected]</span></a> .
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The SABIT Program of the Department of Commerce's International
Trade Administration (ITA), is a key element in the U.S. Government's
efforts to support the economic transition of Eurasia (the former
Soviet Union) and to support economic growth in other regions of the
world, including countries in Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East,
et al. SABIT develops and implements two-week training programs in the
United States for groups of up to 20 business and government
professionals from Eurasia and other regions. These professionals meet
with U.S. government agencies, non-governmental organizations and
private sector companies in order to learn about various business
practices and principles. This unique private sector-U.S. Government
partnership was created in order to tap into the U.S. private sector's
expertise and to assist developing regions in their transition to
market-based economies while simultaneously boosting trade between the
United States and other countries. SABIT also develops and implements
virtual events for its alumni and other participants that provide
industry-specific training on best practices for business and
management and fosters contacts with U.S. organizations. Participant
applications are needed to enable SABIT to find the most qualified
participants for the training programs. Participant pre-program surveys
and post- program surveys provide insight as to what the participants
have learned, and they are used to improve the content and
administration of future programs. Such monitoring and evaluations is
required by law (Foreign Aid and Transparency and Accountability Act of
2016). Alumni success story reports/surveys track the success of the
program as regards to business ties between the U.S. and the countries
SABIT covers. These alumni surveys also serve to provide evaluation
information as required under the Foreign Aid and Transparency and
Accountability Act of 2016).
The closing date for participant applications is based upon the
starting date of the program and is published with the application and
on the program's website at <a href="http://www.trade.gov/sabit-program">www.trade.gov/sabit-program</a>. Pursuant to
section 632(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended,
funding for the programs will be provided through the Agency for
International Development (AID).
The SABIT Program has revised the collection instruments. The
instruments are very similar to those used by SABIT in past years.
However, some wording has been changed to reflect the changing needs of
SABIT over time. The changes are relatively minor and most of them are
rephrasing of wording. Instructions for filling out the form, methods
of submission, and the order of questions have been revised on the
Participant Application. These revisions are not expected to increase
the response time to complete the instruments. SABIT
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only accepts Participant Applications, Pre- and Post-Program surveys,
and Alumni Surveys electronically. This is a change from the last
collection request.
II. Method of Collection
Participant applications are electronic and are found on
sabit.smapply.us when available. Pre-program and Post-program surveys
are provided electronically with a link to a Survey Monkey site. Alumni
Surveys are also gathered via Survey Monkey electronic, web-based
forms.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0625-0225.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (revision of a currently
approved information collection).
Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,500.
Estimated Time per Response: Participant application, 3 hours;
participant pre-program survey, 1 hour; participant post-program
survey, 1 hour; alumni survey, 1 hour.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,500.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $14,500.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Section 632(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of
1961, as amended (the ``FAA''), and pursuant to the Department of
State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act,
2018 (Div. K, P.L. 115-141); Foreign Aid and Transparency and
Accountability Act of 2016.
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. 2024-08069 Filed 4-15-24; 8:45 am]
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