[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 194 (Tuesday, October 10, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69913-69914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22403]


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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION


Agency Information Collection Activities; Help America Vote 
College Program Application Kits

AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC).

ACTION: Notice; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction 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 EAC Help America Vote College Program (HAVCP) 
Poll Worker and Service Day Mini-grant Program Applications.

DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern on Monday, November 
6, 2023.

ADDRESSES: To view the proposed EAC HAVCP application forms and 
reporting instruments, see: https://www.eac.gov/grants/help-america-vote-college-program. For information on the Application kits, contact 
Tina Bateman, Office of Grants Management, Election Assistance 
Commission, [email protected]. All requests and submissions should be 
identified by the title of the information collection.
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find 
this particular information collection by selecting ``Currently under 
30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search 
function.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Previously filed under Title and OMB Number: Help America Vote 
College Program Application Kit; 88 FR 47133 (Page: 47133-47134; 
Document Number: 2023-15506).

Purpose

    This proposed information collection was previously published in 
the Federal Register on July 21, 2023 and allowed 60 days for public 
comment as described above. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 
days for public comment from all interested individuals and 
organizations. In compliance with section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, EAC has submitted to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the 
information collection listed below. The purpose of this notice is to 
allow an additional 30 days for public comment from all interested 
individuals and organizations.
    The EAC Office of Grants Management (EAC/OGM) is responsible for 
distributing, monitoring and providing technical assistance to states 
and grantees on the use of federal funds. EAC/OGM also reports on how 
the funds are spent to Congress, negotiates indirect cost rates with 
grantees, and resolves audit findings on the use of Help America Vote 
Act of 2002 (HAVA) funds.
    The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) anticipates the 
availability of $1 million dollars in discretionary grant funding to 
support the Help America Vote College Program (HAVCP). The HAVCP grant 
competition is split into two separate grant programs: the HAVCP Poll 
Worker Grant and the HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant. Applicant 
organizations may only apply for one of the two programs. The purpose 
of the HAVCP Poll Worker Grant is to encourage college students to 
assist state and local governments in the administration of elections 
by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants, and to encourage 
jurisdictions to utilize these efforts. The purpose of the HAVCP 
Service Day Mini-Grant is to elevate civic participation on college 
campuses through a day of service and inspire college students to 
volunteer their time and talents to ensure safe, secure, accessible, 
and transparent elections. Each program within the EAC Help America 
Vote College Program has a tailored set of application packages and 
progress reports based on the needs and aims of the program. A list of 
documents covered in this information collection for each program is 
included below.

Poll Worker Grant Program

 HAVCP Poll Worker Application Form and Guidance
 HAVCP Poll Worker Budget Worksheet and Guidance
 HAVCP Poll Worker Progress Report

Service Day Mini-Grant Program

 HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant Application Form and Guidance
 HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant Progress Report

    These application packages provide the instruments necessary to 
collect competitive applications with program-specific information 
necessary for the College Program. Supporting guidance and instructions 
are included as applicant resources and to reduce the administrative 
burden of applying for federal funds.

Public Comments

    We are soliciting public comments to permit the EAC to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Office of Grants Management.
     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 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.

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    OMB approval is requested for 3 years.
    Respondents: Eligible applicants and relevant stakeholders: Public 
and Private Institutions of Higher Education (including Community 
Colleges), State and Local Election Offices, Non-Profit Organizations, 
and College Students.

Annual Reporting Burden

                                             Annual Burden Estimates
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                                                                   Total number   Average burden
           EAC grant               Instrument      Total number    of responses      hours per     Annual burden
                                                  of respondents     per year        response          hours
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HAVCP Poll Worker Grant.......  Application and               50               1              10             500
                                 Guidance.
HAVCP Poll Worker Grant.......  Budget Worksheet              50               1               7             350
                                 and
                                 Instructions.
HAVCP Poll Worker Grant.......  Progress Report.              20               2               1              40
HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant..  Application and               40               1               5             200
                                 Guidance.
HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant..  Progress Report.              20               1               1              20
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    Total.....................  ................  ..............  ..............  ..............           1,110
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    The estimated cost of the annualized cost of this burden is: 
$26,762.10, which is calculated by taking the annualized burden (1,110 
hours) and multiplying by an hourly rate of $24.11 (GS-8/Step 5 hourly 
basic rate).

Camden Kelliher,
Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-22403 Filed 10-6-23; 8:45 am]
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