[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 199 (Friday, October 16, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53224-53225]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-24863]


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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION


Election Administration and Voting Survey Data Policy

AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC).

ACTION: Notice and request for public comment on Proposed Election 
Administration and Voting Survey Data Policy.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) seeks public 
comment on the Proposed Election Administration and Voting Survey Data 
policy. The policy provides additional direction to election officials 
responsible for completing EAC's Election Administration and Voting 
Survey information about the processes and procedures that will guide 
their submission, review, and correction of the survey data. The EAC 
issues the survey to meet its obligations under the Help America Vote 
Act to serve as national clearinghouse and resource for the compilation 
of information with respect to the administration of Federal elections; 
to fulfill its data collection requirements under the Uniformed and 
Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA); and meet its National 
Voter Registration Act (NVRA) mandate to collect information from 
states concerning the impact of that statute on the administration of 
Federal Elections.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before 4 p.m. EDT on 
November 16, 2009.
    Comments: Public comments are invited on: (a) Whether the policy is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information shall have

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practical utility; (b) the information contained in the data policy.
    Comments on the proposed policy should be submitted electronically 
to [email protected]. Written comments on the proposed policy can also 
be sent to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York 
Avenue, NW., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, ATTN: Election 
Administration and Voting Survey Data Policy.
    Obtaining a Copy of the Policy: To obtain a free copy of the 
policy: (1) Access the EAC Web site at http://www.eac.gov; (2) write to 
the EAC (including your address and phone number) at U.S. Election 
Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 1100, 
Washington, DC 20005, ATTN: Election Administration and Voting Survey 
Data Policy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Karen Lynn-Dyson or Ms. Shelly 
Anderson at (202) 566-3100.

Thomas R. Wilkey,
Executive Director, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. E9-24863 Filed 10-15-09; 8:45 am]
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