[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 110 (Tuesday, June 9, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 31447] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-15297] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reviewer Information Form ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as a part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before August 10, 1998. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 5327, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Gay Shrum, NTIA--Room 4892, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. (202-482-1056). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The purpose of the Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program (TIIAP) is to promote the widespread and efficient use of advanced telecommunications services in the public and non-profit sectors to serve America's communities. It does this by providing matching funds to public and non-profit sector organizations to use information infrastructure to provide community-wide information, health, life-long learning, public safety and other public services. As part of the TIIAP's process to select projects for funding, external experts are used to review applications. Collection of information about potential reviewers is used to determine their eligibility and availability and to facilitate payment for services rendered if they are selected to review. II. Method of Collection The reporting requirements associated with this request have been updated annually during the four year history of the TIIAP program. The collection continues to be by mail with some supplementary information received via facsimile. III. Data OMB Number: 0660-0018. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Regular Submission--Reinstatement. Affected Public: Experts from state and local government, non- profit institutions, and the private sector. Estimated Number of Respondents: 130. Estimated Time Per Response: .1 hour each. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 13 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost: Cost to respondents is consistent with their normal administrative overhead. No material or equipment will need to be purchased to provide information. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the program, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the information collection; they also become a matter of public record. Dated: June 3, 1998. Linda Engelmeier, Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and Organization. [FR Doc. 98-15297 Filed 6-8-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-60-P