[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 19 (Monday, January 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 5521]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01685]



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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Election Supporting 
Technology Evaluation Program Application for Participation Form

AGENCY: 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 of one Election Supporting Technology Evaluation 
Program form.

DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, 
February 28, 2024.

ADDRESSES: To view the proposed forms, see: https://www.regulations.gov 
(docket ID: EAC-2023-0011).
    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: Election Supporting Technology Evaluation 
Program Application for Participation Form; OMB Number Pending. 88 FR 
63559 (Page 63559-63560, Document Number 2023-19950).

Purpose

    This proposed information collection was previously published in 
the Federal Register on Friday, September 15, 2023, and allowed 60 days 
for public comment. In compliance with section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, EAC is submitting to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the 
information collection described. The purpose of this notice is to 
allow an additional 30 days for public comment from all interested 
individuals and organizations.
    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 the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use 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.
    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              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: 
$1,681.
    The estimated cost of the annualized cost of this burden is: 
$3,361.

Camden Kelliher,
Acting General Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024-01685 Filed 1-26-24; 8:45 am]
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