[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18403-18404]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05302]


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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Agency Information Collection Activities


Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program Anomaly 
Reporting Forms

AGENCY: 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 
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 
anomalies. Participation in this program is voluntary.

DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern on Monday, May 13, 
2024.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed form should be submitted 
electronically via https://www.regulations.gov (docket ID: EAC-2024-
0001).
    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: Jenniffer Day, Election Technology 
Specialist, Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program, 
Washington, DC, (202) 578-6641. 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 
Anomaly Reporting Forms
    OMB Number Pending.

Purpose

    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 60 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 two forms. These forms are to be used to collect 
initial anomaly information and anomaly root cause analysis as reported 
by election officials and election-supporting technology manufacturers. 
The information collected will be used 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

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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 burden
                   Instrument                        number of     of responses      hours per     Annual burden
                                                    respondents      per year        response          hours
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ESTEP Anomaly Reporting Form....................               5               5               2              50
ESTEP Root Cause Anomaly Form...................               5               5              16             400
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    Total.......................................  ..............              10  ..............             450
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    The estimated cost of the annualized cost of this burden is: 
$37,800.

Camden Kelliher,
Acting General Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024-05302 Filed 3-12-24; 8:45 am]
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