[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 87 (Friday, May 4, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19682-19683]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09539]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economic Development Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Comprehensive 
Economic Development Strategies

AGENCY: Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Economic Development Administration (EDA or the Agency), 
Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce 
paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on a proposed extension of an information 
collection request approved through September 30, 2018, as required by 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before July 3, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230 (or via email at 
[email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Requests for additional information 
or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions 
should be directed to David Ives, Senior Program Analyst, Performance 
and National Programs Division, Room 71030, Economic Development 
Administration, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230 
(or via email at [email protected]).

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The mission of EDA is to lead the federal economic development 
agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American 
regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. EDA 
accomplishes this mission by helping states, regions, and communities 
through capacity building, planning, infrastructure, research grants, 
and strategic initiatives. Further information on EDA's program and 
grant opportunities can be found at www.eda.gov.
    In order to effectively administer and monitor its economic 
development assistance programs, EDA collects certain information from 
applications for, and recipients of, EDA investment assistance. The 
purpose of this notice is to seek comments from the public and other 
Federal agencies on a request for an extension of an information 
collected related to a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 
(CEDS). The collection of this information is required to ensure the 
recipient is complying with EDA's CEDS requirements. A CEDS is required 
for an eligible applicant to qualify for an EDA investment assistance 
under its Public Works, Economic Adjustment, and certain planning 
programs, and is a prerequisite for a region's designation by EDA as an 
Economic Development District (see 13 CFR 303, 305.2, and 307.2 of 
EDA's regulations). This information collection is scheduled to expire 
on September 30, 2018.

II. Method of Collection

    The CEDS are collected via both paper and electronic submissions. A 
CEDS emerges from a continuing planning process developed and driven by 
a public sector planning organization by engaging a broad-based and 
diverse set of stakeholders to address the economic problems and 
potential of a region. The CEDS should include information about how 
and to what extent stakeholder input and support was solicited. 
Information on how the planning organization collaborated with its 
diverse set of stakeholders (including the public sector, private 
interests, non-profits, educational institutions, and community 
organizations) in the development of the CEDS should be included. In 
accordance with the regulations governing the CEDS (see 13 CFR 303.7), 
a CEDS must contain a summary background, a SWOT Analysis, Strategic 
Direction/Action Plan, and an Evaluation Framework. In addition, the 
CEDS must incorporate the concept of economic resilience (i.e., the 
ability to avoid, withstand, and recover from economic shifts, natural 
disasters, etc.). EDA is not proposing any changes to the current 
information collection request.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0610-0093.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission; revision of a currently 
approved collection.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; Federal government; 
State, local or Tribal government; Business or other for-profit 
organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 527.
    Estimated Time per Response: 480 hours for the initial CEDS for a 
District organization or other planning organization funded by EDA; 160 
hours for the CEDS revision required at least every 5 years from and 
EDA-funded District or other planning organization; 40 hours per 
applicant for EDA Public Works or Economic Adjustment Assistance with a 
project deemed by EDA to merit further consideration that is not 
located in an EDA-funded District.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 31,640.

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                                                                                                       Total
               Type of response                    Number of           Hours per response         estimated time
                                                   responses                                          (hours)
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Initial CEDS..................................               3  480 hours/initial CEDS..........           1,440
Revised CEDS..................................              77  160 hours/revised CEDS..........          12,320
CEDS Updates/Performance Reports..............             385  40 hours/report.................          15,400
CEDS by applicants not in EDA-funded District.              62  40 hours........................           2,480
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    Total.....................................  ..............  ................................          31,640
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    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.

IV. Request for Comments

    Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.), comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed 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 may be included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter 
of public record.

Sheleen Dumas,
Departmental Lead PRA Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-09539 Filed 5-3-18; 8:45 am]
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