[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 73 (Monday, April 15, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26150-26151]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07900]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

[Notice-ME-2024-01; Docket No. 2024-0002; Sequence No. 16]


Public Review and Comment of the Mid-Term Self-Assessment Report 
of the United States' 5th Open Government National Action Plan; Request 
for Public Comment

AGENCY: Office of Government-wide Policy; General Services 
Administration, (GSA).

ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: This notice informs the public of the opportunity to provide 
input on the self-assessment report created in support of the United 
States' participation in the Open Government Partnership (OGP). This 
input will be considered as GSA Office of Government-wide Policy 
finalizes the self-assessment prior to submission to the OGP. The 
United States has been a committed member of the Open Government 
Partnership since its inception, actively participating in the global 
effort to promote transparent, participative, and accountable 
governance. As part of this ongoing commitment, the United States is in 
the process of implementing its 5th Open Government National Action 
Plan (NAP 5), which outlines 36 commitments to further advance open 
government principles domestically and internationally. In accordance 
with OGP recommendations, the U.S. is conducting a mid-term self-
assessment of the current NAP 5. This assessment serves as an essential 
tool for both self-reflection and planning, enabling the identification 
of achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.

DATES: Responses to this request for comment should be received by 
Monday, June 10, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in response to Notice ``Docket 2024-0002'' 
by http://www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal 
eRulemaking portal by searching for ``Docket 2024-0002.'' Select the 
link ``Comment Now'' that corresponds with ``Docket 2024-0002.'' Follow 
the instructions provided at the screen. Please include your name, 
organization name (if any), and ``Docket 2024-0002'' on your attached 
document. All received public comments are subject to the Freedom of 
Information Act and will be posted in their entirety at 
regulations.gov, including any personal and business confidential 
information provided. Do not include any information you would not like 
to be made publicly available.
    Instructions for Submission: Please follow the guidelines in the 
attached public commenting policy. GSA has provided some key topics on 
which public insights would be most valuable (see Supplementary 
Information). You may respond to some or all of these topics, and 
additional feedback beyond these topics is also welcome.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel York, GSA Open Government 
Secretariat, Office of Government-wide Policy, by email at 
[email protected] or by phone at 202-357-9624.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mid-term self-assessment report is a 
critical component of the OGP's iterative process, designed to foster 
continuous learning and development within member countries. To ensure 
a comprehensive and inclusive review of the work done on NAP 5 to date, 
GSA invites public feedback on the mid-term self-assessment.
    GSA seeks to collect feedback from the public on the following 
aspects of

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the 5th Open Government NAP mid-term self-assessment report:
     Assessment Clarity and Comprehensiveness: Feedback on the 
clarity and thoroughness of the report itself in presenting the 
progress and challenges encountered during both the co-creation process 
and the implementation process.
     Insights and Learning: Observations on the lessons and 
insights derived from the self-assessment process, including any areas 
that may benefit from deeper analysis.
     Engagement and Inclusivity: Views of the effectiveness of 
stakeholder engagement efforts (including suggestions for enhancing 
inclusivity) during the initial co-creation and the implementation 
processes since the GSA Open Government Secretariat was stood up in the 
summer of 2023.
     Utility and Application: Recommendations on how the 
Lessons and Insights of the report can be better used to inform the 
remaining implementation phase and future Open Government Action Plans.

Resources

    Open Government Partnership (OGP) Independent Review Mechanism 
(IRM) Self-Assessment Guidance at https://www.opengovpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2001/01/OGP_self_assessment_cal%20FINAL.pdf.

Krystal J. Brumfield,
Associate Administrator, Office of Government-wide Policy, General 
Services Administration.
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