Notice2026-00733
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Generic Clearance Program Performance Progress Reports
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Published
January 15, 2026
Issuing agencies
Commerce Department
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 91, Number 10 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 1747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00733]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Office of the Secretary
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Generic Clearance Program Performance Progress Reports
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, 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 March 16, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by
mail to the Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under
Secretary for Economic Affairs, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#edbdbfac8e8280808883999ead89828ec38a829b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="62323023010d0f0f070c161122060d014c050d14">[email protected]</span></a>. 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 the Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under
Secretary for Economic Affairs, at 1401 Constitution Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20230 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#23737162404c4e4e464d575063474c400d444c55"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ce9e9c8fada1a3a3aba0babd8eaaa1ade0a9a1b8">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
This is a request for a new generic clearance to collect
performance and progress data from recipients and sub-recipients who
receive funding from DOC under a discretionary grant or cooperative
agreement. This information is required to monitor and report program
performance.
DOC provides grants that promote the economic and social well-being
of individuals and communities with partnerships, funding, guidance,
training, and technical assistance. Currently, most program offices are
using the standard grant forms (SF) for progress reporting, which
require grantees to only respond to a common set of questions that
often solicits incomplete information. This one-size-fits-all approach
does not adequately collect the specific data needed for particular
grant programs or allow program offices to assess continuous quality
improvement. Different grant programs vary in purpose, target
population, and activities. Thus, a need for program offices to
customize performance measurements has been identified.
Therefore, this generic Program Specific Performance Progress
Report collection is being proposed.
II. Method of Collection
Some program offices may use some form of electronic collection.
This could include web pages, email or other online data management
systems. Recipients may be required to enter and retrieve information
pertinent to their awards through electronic forms closely resembling
the paper forms (i.e., fillable PDFs or tailored online data management
systems). Such technology support is expected to improve
standardization and timeliness of recipient reporting and to ease
further analyses of reported data.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0690-0038.
Form Number(s): Varies or None.
Type of Review: Regular submission, an extension of a currently
approved collection.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households; Private Sector; Not-
for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 51,000.
Estimated Time per Response: Varies.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 10,775.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary or Mandatory.
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 Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2026-00733 Filed 1-14-26; 8:45 am]
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