Notice2024-27331
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Property Management Requirements
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Published
November 21, 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 225 (Thursday, November 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 92088-92089]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27331]
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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; Property Management Requirements
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 January 21, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by
mail to Jeff Roberson, Chief Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce, via
email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#83e9f1ece1e6f1f0ecedc3e6e7e2ade4ecf5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="177d65787572656478795772737639707861">[email protected]</span></a> or via phone at (202) 482-1315. You may also
submit comments to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#88d8dac9ebe7e5e5ede6fcfbc8ece7eba6efe7fe"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aafaf8ebc9c5c7c7cfc4ded9eacec5c984cdc5dc">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference OMB Control
Number 0610-0103 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 Jeff Roberson, Chief Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce, via email
at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ff958d909d9a8d8c9091bf9a9b9ed1989089"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bcd6ced3ded9cecfd3d2fcd9d8dd92dbd3ca">[email protected]</span></a> or via phone at (202) 482-1315.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) leads the Federal
economic development agenda by promoting innovation and
competitiveness, preparing American
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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 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. First, this
collection of information allows EDA to determine whether an incidental
use of property acquired or improved with EDA investment assistance is
appropriate. Pursuant to 13 CFR part 314.3(g), an incidental use of
property: (1) does not interfere with the scope of the project or the
economic purpose for which the investment was made; (2) provided that
the recipient is in compliance with applicable law and the terms and
conditions of the investment assistance, and (3) the incidental use of
the property will not violate the terms and conditions of the
investment assistance or otherwise adversely affect the economic useful
life of the property. A recipient must request in writing EDA's
approval to undertake an incidental use of property acquired or
improved with EDA's investment assistance pursuant to.
Second, this collection of information allows EDA to determine
whether to release its real property or tangible personal property
interests. If a recipient wishes for EDA to release its real property
or tangible personal property interests before the expiration of the
property's estimated useful life, the recipient must submit a written
request to EDA. Pursuant to 13 CFR 314.10(c), the recipient must
disclose to EDA the intended future use of the property for which the
release is requested.
This information collection is scheduled to expire on January 31,
2024. EDA is not proposing any changes to the current information
collection request.
II. Method of Collection
Property management requests are collected primarily through
electronic submissions but may also be collected through paper
submission.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0610-0103.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission; Extension of a currently
approved collection.
Affected Public: Current recipients of EDA awards, including: (1)
cities or other political subdivisions of a state, including a special
purpose unit of state or local government engaged in economic or
infrastructure development activities; (2) states; (3) institutions of
higher education; (4) public or private non-profit organizations or
associations; (5) District Organizations; and (6) Indian Tribes.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 150 (54 incidental use requests
and 96 requests to release EDA's property interest each year).
Estimated Time per Response: Each request takes an estimated 45
minutes initially, with an estimated two hours to provide additional
documentation or respond to follow-up questions, if necessary.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 412.50.
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Number of requests Hours per request Total estimated
Type of request (estimated) (estimated) burden hours
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Incidental use request.......................... 54 2.75 148.5
Release request................................. 96 2.75 264
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Total....................................... .................... .................... 412.5
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Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $28,298 (cost assumes
application of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics September 2024 hourly
employer costs for employee compensation for professional and related
occupations of $68.60).
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,
Departmental PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2024-27331 Filed 11-20-24; 8:45 am]
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