[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 67 (Tuesday, April 7, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 19566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-07245]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11022]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: State 
Assistance Management System (SAMS) Domestic Results Monitoring Module 
and NEA/AC Online Performance Reporting System (ACPRS)

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 June 
8, 2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     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-2020-0001'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Sarah Tajalli, 
Accenture Federal Services Contractor, Logistics Management, A/LM, 1800 
N Kent Street, Arlington, VA 22209.
    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 made to Sarah Tajalli, Accenture Federal 
Services Contractor, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of 
Administration, Office of Logistics Management (A/LM), Suite 3150, 1800 
N Kent Street, Arlington, VA. She may be reached by phone at (571) 551-
4511 or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: State Assistance 
Management System (SAMS) Domestic Results Monitoring Module.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0183.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, Office of 
Logistic Management (A/LM).
     Form Number: DS-4127.
     Respondents: Recipients of Department of State grants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 240.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 960.
     Average Time per Response: 20 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 19,200 hours.
     Frequency: Quarterly.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
    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

    In compliance with OMB Guidelines contained in 2 CFR 200, recipient 
organizations are required to provide, and the U.S. Department of State 
is required to collect, periodic program and financial performance 
reports. The responsibility of the 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 
Domestic Results Monitoring Module and ACPRS enables enhanced 
monitoring and evaluation of grants through standardized collection and 
storage of relevant award elements, such as quarterly progress reports, 
workplans, results monitoring plans, grant agreements, and other 
business information related to implementers. The SAMS Domestic Results 
Monitoring Module streamlines communication with implementers and 
allows for rapid identification of information gaps for specific 
projects.

Methodology

    Information will be electronically entered into SAMS Domestic and 
ACPRS by respondents.

Jennifer Gorkowski,
SAMS Deputy Program Manager.
[FR Doc. 2020-07245 Filed 4-6-20; 8:45 am]
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