Notice2026-02590
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Requirements for Approved Construction and Non-Construction Investments
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
February 10, 2026
Issuing agencies
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.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 27 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 27 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5885-5886]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02590]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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; Requirements for Approved Construction and Non-Construction
Investments
AGENCY: Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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 April 13, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments by to Jeff
Roberson, Chief Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce, at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#79130b161b1c0b0a1617391c1d18571e160f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eb819984898e99988485ab8e8f8ac58c849d">[email protected]</span></a> or to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#de8e8c9fbdb1b3b3bbb0aaad9ebab1bdf0b9b1a8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f5a5a7b4969a9898909b8186b5919a96db929a83">[email protected]</span></a>). Please reference OMB
Control Number 0610-0096 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, Economic Development Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6e041c010c0b1c1d01002e0b0a0f40090118"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96fce4f9f4f3e4e5f9f8d6f3f2f7b8f1f9e0">[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 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
[[Page 5886]]
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. EDA may award
assistance for construction and non-construction projects through its
Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) programs. Public
Works program investments help support the construction or
rehabilitation of essential public infrastructure and facilities
necessary to generate or retain private sector jobs and investments,
attract private sector capital, and promote vibrant economic
ecosystems, regional competitiveness, and innovation. The EAA program
provides a wide range of technical, planning, and infrastructure
assistance in regions experiencing adverse economic changes that may
occur suddenly or over time.
EDA seeks comments from the public and other Federal agencies on a
proposed reinstatement of the series of checklists and templates that
constitute EDA's post-approval tools for construction and non-
construction projects. These checklists and templates, as well as any
special conditions incorporated into the terms and conditions at the
time of award, supplement the requirements that apply to EDA-funded
projects.
EDA is also changing the name of the collection to reflect that it
covers non-construction post award matters as well as construction post
award matters.
II. Method of Collection
The checklists and templates are collected via both paper and
electronic submissions. These checklists and templates, as well as any
special conditions incorporated into the terms and conditions at the
time of award, supplement the requirements that apply to EDA-funded
projects.
As a part of this reinstatement process, EDA plans to make
clarifying edits to the series of checklists and templates, thereby
facilitating timely completion by the award recipient and approval by
EDA. Additionally, EDA developed a collection to help recipients comply
with the requirements of the Build America, Buy America provisions of
the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117-58); updated
the environmental narrative form required for all construction
projects; updated the standard terms and conditions for construction
projects; developed a checklist for alternative construction
methodologies (e.g., CMAR); developed a new version of its existing
property reporting requirements to accommodate situations unique to
Tribal recipients; and developed a new series of checklists unique to
non-construction projects. Overall, due to the overall decrease in
awards made by EDA compared to EDA's activities during the pandemic,
none of the edits or additions are expected to increase the time burden
on the respondent nor do the modifications change the type of collected
information.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0610-0096.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection.
Affected Public: Recipients of EDA construction (Public Works or
Economic Assistance Adjustment) 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, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (2)
states; (3) institutions of higher education or a consortium of
institutions of higher education; (4) public or private non-profit
organizations or associations; (5) District Organizations; (6) Indian
Tribes or a consortia of Indian Tribes; (7) economic development
organizations; and (8) public-private partnerships for public
infrastructure.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,500.
Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,000 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $480,200 (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 Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary of
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
[FR Doc. 2026-02590 Filed 2-9-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-24-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on February 10, 2026.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.