[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 236 (Monday, December 9, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67333-67334]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-26436]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 10790]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: SAMS-Domestic 
Results Performance Module (SAMS-D RPM)

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals 
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
February 7, 2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by the following method:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2019-0017'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, may be sent to Natalie Donahue, Chief of 
Evaluation, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, who may be 
reached at (202) 632-6193 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: SAMS-Domestic Results 
Performance Module (SAMS-D RPM).
     OMB Control Number: None.
     Type of Request: New collection.
     Originating Office: Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA/
P/V).
     Form Number: No form.

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     Respondents: Implementing partners of ECA grants and 
cooperative agreements.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 250 per year (most 
respondents report on a semi-annual basis; though there are some that 
will report more frequently).
     Average Time per Response: 20 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 5,000 hours per year.
     Frequency: At least twice per year.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     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.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    As a normal course of business and in compliance with OMB 
Guidelines contained in Circular A-110, recipient organizations are 
required to provide, and the U.S. State Department required to collect, 
periodic program and financial performance reports. The responsibility 
of the State Department to track and monitor the programmatic and 
financial performance necessitates a database that can help facilitate 
this in a consistent and standardized manner. The SAMS-D RPM enables 
enhanced monitoring and evaluation of grants and cooperative agreements 
through standardized collection and storage of relevant award elements, 
such as quarterly progress reports, workplans, results monitoring 
plans, grant agreements, financial reports, and other business 
information related to ECA implementing partners. The SAMS-D RPM 
streamlines communication with implementers and allows for rapid 
identification of information gaps for specific projects.

Methodology

    Information will be entered into SAMS-D RPM electronically by 
respondents (ECA implementing partners). Non-respondents will submit 
their quarterly reports on paper.

Aleisha Woodward,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2019-26436 Filed 12-6-19; 8:45 am]
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