Notice2024-19321
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Application Materials for EDA Investment Assistance
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Published
August 28, 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 167 (Wednesday, August 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68853-68854]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19321]
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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; Application Materials for EDA Investment Assistance
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 October 28, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to
Bernadette Grafton, Program Analyst, Performance, Research and National
Technical Assistance Division, Economic Development Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b8dadfcad9deccd7d689f8dddcd996dfd7ce"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1f7d786d7e796b70712e5f7a7b7e31787069">[email protected]</span></a>. You may
also submit comments to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4e1e1c0f2d2123232b203a3d0e2a212d60292138"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8bdbd9cae8e4e6e6eee5fff8cbefe4e8a5ece4fd">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
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reference OMB Control Number 0610-0094 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 Bernadette Grafton, Program Analyst, Performance, Research and
National Technical Assistance Division, Economic Development
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, via phone at (202) 482-
2917 or via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dbb9bca9babdafb4b5ea9bbebfbaf5bcb4ad"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ed8f8a9f8c8b998283dcad88898cc38a829b">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 locally-driven, 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, capacity building, and
business development in order 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>.
EDA must collect specific information from financial assistance
applicants to evaluate whether proposed projects satisfy eligibility
and programmatic requirements contained in PWEDA, EDA regulations at 13
CFR chapter III, and applicable Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs).
The purpose of this notice is to seek comments from the public and
other Federal agencies regarding EDA's proposed extension of the
application materials under this information collection: Forms ED-900
(General Application (GA) for EDA Programs), ED-900B (Beneficiary
Information Form), ED-900C (EDA Application Supplement for Construction
Programs), ED-900D (Requirements for Design and Engineering
Assistance), ED-900E (Calculation of Estimated Relocation and Land
Acquisition Expenses), and ED-900F (Additional EDA Assurances for
Revolving Loan Fund Investments).
II. Method of Collection
EDA collects information from financial assistance applicants
electronically through <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a>, or, in very rare instances, via
email or paper submission.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0610-0094.
Form Number(s): ED-900, ED-900B, ED-900C, ED-900D, ED-900E, ED-
900F. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Affected Public: Entities eligible for EDA financial assistance,
including not-for-profit entities; Federal, State, local, and Tribal
governments; and businesses or other for-profit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: For construction projects, 977
estimated respondents, and for non-construction projects, 1,663
estimated respondents, for a total of 2,640 estimated respondents.
Estimated Time per Response: For construction projects, 43.0
estimated hours per response, and for non-construction projects, 17.1
estimated hours per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: For construction projects,
42,011 estimated annual burden hours, and for non-construction
projects, 28,437 estimated annual burden hours, for a total of 70,448
estimated total annual burden hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $4,065,554.
Respondent's Obligation: Mandatory.
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. 2024-19321 Filed 8-27-24; 8:45 am]
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