[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 210 (Wednesday, October 30, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58162-58163]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-23681]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; Collection of Grants 
and Contracts Data the Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
(HBCUS) and Small Businesses May Be Interested in Pursuing, (Office of 
the Director)

AGENCY: National Institutes of Health, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 to provide opportunity for public comment on proposed data 
collection projects, the National Institutes of Health, Office of the 
Director, Office of Acquisitions and Logistics Management (OALM), Small 
Business Program Office (SBPO), will publish periodic summaries of 
proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and approval.

DATES: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured 
of having their full effect if received within 60 days of the date of 
this publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain a copy of the data 
collection plans and instruments, submit comments in writing, or 
request more information on the proposed project, contact: Rachel 
Kenlaw, Program Analyst, NIH, Office of the Director, Office of 
Acquisitions and Logistics Management, Small Business Program Office, 
6100 Executive Blvd., Suite 6E01G, Rockville, MD 20852, or call non-
toll-free number (301) 451-6827 or Email your request, including your 
address to: [email protected]. Formal requests for additional plans 
and instruments must be requested in writing.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 requires: Written comments and/or suggestions 
from the public and affected agencies are invited to address one or 
more of the following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who 
are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology.
    Proposed Collection Title: Collection of Grants and Contracts data 
the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and small 
businesses may be interested in pursuing, 0925-NEW, exp., date, XX/XX/
XXXX, Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions and Logistics 
Management, Small Business Program Office, National Institutes of 
Health.
    Need and Use of Information Collection: Presidential Executive 
Order 13779 is the White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and 
Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Through 
this initiative, Federal agencies are mandated to assist in 
strengthening HBCU's ability for equitable participation in Federal 
programs and explore new ways to improve the relationship between the 
Federal Government and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 
This initiative will establish how the agency intends to increase the 
capacity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to compete 
effectively for grants and contracts.
    The Path to Excellence and Innovation is a comprehensive plan to 
expand the existing National Institutes of Health Small Business 
Program in the Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management. The Path 
to Excellence provides a platform for increased transparency between 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the Federal Government 
through the provision of outreach events, training opportunities and 
one-on-one assistance. There are six pilot schools and each school has 
chosen one or more small business teaming partner(s) to support their 
effort in this pilot program. Through the collection of this 
information the National Institutes of Health Small Business Program 
Office will gain insight into what government grants and contracts are 
of interest to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and small 
businesses. This information will support the initiative to help 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities and small businesses 
because this tool aids them to be more knowledgeable about what 
opportunities regarding grants and contracts exist for their 
organization.
    OMB approval is requested for 3 years. There are no costs to 
respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized 
burden hours are 22.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                     Number of        Average
               Type of respondent                    Number of     responses per   burden hours    Total annual
                                                    respondents     respondent     per response    burden hours
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HBCU Pre-Solicitation Portal for Contracts and                13              10           10/60              22
 Grants.........................................
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    Dated: October 24, 2019.
Lawrence A. Tabak,
Principal Deputy Director, National Institutes of Health.
[FR Doc. 2019-23681 Filed 10-29-19; 8:45 am]
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