[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78008-78009]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25057]


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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION


Request for Comment: Election Supporting Technology Evaluation 
Program Manufacturer Registration Form

AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

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 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 Friday, January 
12, 2023.

ADDRESSES: To view the Election Supporting Technology Evaluation 
Program form, see: https://www.eac.gov/voting-equipment/Election_Supporting_Technology_Evaluation_Program. Comments on the 
proposed form should be submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov (docket IDs: EAC-2023-0003). 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:

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    Title and OMB Number: ESTEP Manufacturer Registration Form, 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. The application for registration in the Election 
Supporting Technology Evaluation Program collects administrative 
information on manufacturers and their organizations.
    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
                   Instrument                        number of     of responses    burden hours   Annual  burden
                                                    respondents      per year      per response        hours
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ESTEP Manufacturer Registration Form............              10               1               2              20
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    Total.......................................  ..............              10  ..............              20
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    The estimated cost of the annualized cost of this burden is: 
$1,681.

Camden Kelliher,
Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-25057 Filed 11-13-23; 8:45 am]
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