[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 178 (Friday, September 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63559-63560]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-19950]


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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION


Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program Forms; Request 
for Comment

AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

ACTION: Notice, request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction

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Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) gives 
notice that it is requesting from the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) approval for the information collection of one Election 
Supporting Technology Evaluation Program form. The information 
collected is to be used to improve the quality of election-supporting 
technology used in Federal elections, and to collect necessary key 
information on election-supporting technology manufacturers and their 
systems. Participation in this program is voluntary.

DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern on Monday, November 
13, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed Testing and Certification forms 
should be submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov 
(docket IDs: EAC-2023-0002). Written comments on the proposed 
information collection can also be sent to the U.S. Election Assistance 
Commission, 633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001, Attn: 
Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Beatrice, Election 
Technology Specialist, Election Supporting Technology Evaluation 
Program, Washington, DC (202) 748-2298. Email: [email protected].
    All requests and submissions should be identified by the title of 
the information collection.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and OMB Number: Application for ESTEP Participation, OMB 
Number Pending.
    Purpose: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal Agencies must 
obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each 
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ``Collection of 
information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and 
includes Agency requests or requirements that members of the public 
submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. 
Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA requires Federal agencies to provide a 
60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed 
collection of information, including each proposed extension of an 
existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to 
OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, the EAC is 
publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth 
in this document.
    The EAC Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program evaluates 
the security and accessibility of election-supporting technologies, 
including electronic poll books, voter registration systems, electronic 
ballot delivery systems, and election night reporting databases. The 
program is to publish one form. This is to be used to collect key 
information concerning election-supporting technology manufacturers and 
their systems. The application for participation in the Election 
Supporting Technology Evaluation Program collects administrative 
information on new or modified election-supporting technology systems 
that are being submitted for testing by a registered manufacturer.
    This information is collected to improve the quality of election-
supporting technology used in federal elections.
    Public Comments: We are soliciting public comments to permit the 
EAC to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary and sufficient for the proper functions of the Election 
Supporting Technology Evaluation Program.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of burden for this 
proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 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 submitted comments, including your personal 
information, will be available for public review.
    Respondents: Election Supporting Technology Manufacturers, State 
and Local Election Officials.

Annual Reporting Burden

    OMB approval is requested for 3 years.

                                             Annual Burden Estimates
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                                                     Estimated     Total number   Average burden
                   Instrument                        number of     of responses      hours per     Annual burden
                                                    respondents      per year        response         hours
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Application for ESTEP Participation.............              10              10               2              20
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    Total.......................................  ..............              20  ..............              40
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    The estimated cost of the annualized cost of this burden is: 
$3,361.

Camden Kelliher,
Senior Associate Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-19950 Filed 9-14-23; 8:45 am]
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