Notice2024-18438
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Coastal Ocean Program Grants Proposal Application Package
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Published
August 16, 2024
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric 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 159 (Friday, August 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66688-66689]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18438]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Coastal Ocean Program Grants Proposal Application Package
AGENCY: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 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 October 15, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d896979999f6888a9998b6b7b9b9f6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="662829272748363427260809070748010910">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference OMB Control Number 0648-0384 in the subject line of your
comments. All comments received are part of the public record and will
generally be posted on <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> without change. 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 Laura Golden, Grants Administrator, by telephone 240-569-0196 or by
email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ce0edf9fee5e9a2ebe3e0e8e9e2cce2e3ededa2ebe3fa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2b474a5e59424e054c44474f4e456b45444a4a054c445d">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This request is for a revision and extension of a currently
approved information collection. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration's Coastal Ocean Program (COP) now known as the
Competitive Research Program (CRP) under the National Centers for
Coastal Ocean Science provides direct financial assistance through
grants and cooperative agreements for research supporting the
management of coastal ecosystems and the NOAA Restore Science Program.
The statutory authority for COP is Public Law 102-567, section 201
(Coastal Ocean Program). NOAA was authorized to establish and
administer the Restore Science Program, in consultation with the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, by the Resources and Ecosystems
Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies (RESTORE)
of the Gulf States Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-141, section 1604).
Identified in the RESTORE Act as the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration
Science, Observation, Monitoring, and Technology Program, the Program
is commonly known as the NOAA RESTORE Science Program (RSP). In
addition to standard government application requirements, applicants
for financial assistance for both programs are required to submit a
project summary form, current and pending form, and a Data Management
form template. The Data Management form template is a new addition to
the application package. Data Management is a required element of the
application package and the use of this form the will reduce the public
burden by providing a specific format instead of requiring each
applicant to create their own format. The Key Contacts form has been
removed from the collection. CRP recipients are required to file annual
progress reports and a project final report using CRP formats. The RSP
recipients are required to file semiannual progress reports, a final
report and a Gantt chart showing project milestones using RSP formats.
All of these requirements are needed for better evaluation of proposals
and monitoring of awards.
II. Method of Collection
Respondents have a choice of either electronic or paper forms.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648-0384.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission (revision/extension of a
currently approved collection).
Affected Public: Non-profit institutions; State, local, or tribal
government; business or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200.
Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes each for a project summary,
data management template and current and pending Federal support; 5.5
hours for a semi-annual report; 5 hours for an annual report, 10 hours
for a CRP final report, 10.5 hours for the RSP final report and 1 hour
for the milestone Gantt chart.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,912.5.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in recordkeeping/
reporting costs.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: The statutory authority for COP is Public Law 102-
567, section 201 (Coastal Ocean Program). NOAA was authorized to
establish and administer the Restore Science Program, in consultation
with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, by the Resources and
Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies
(RESTORE) of the Gulf States Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-141, section
1604).
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)
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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. 2024-18438 Filed 8-15-24; 8:45 am]
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