[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 163 (Thursday, August 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67955-67956]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17932]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Agency Information Collection Activities: Science and Technology 
Collection of Qualitative Feedback; Correction

AGENCY: Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), DHS.

ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, S&T, DHS is correcting a 
notice published in the Federal Register on July 08, 2024, regarding 
the Generic Information Collection: Science and Technology Collection 
of Qualitative Feedback. will submit the following information 
collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995. The notice listed incorrect dates for the publication of the 
60-day notice, the 60-day public comment period. ONE comment was 
received by DHS. The purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30-
days for public comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 23, 
2024. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice 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.
    The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology,

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e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If additional information is required 
contact: DHS/S&T/OES/CIO/Business Management Office: Heather Erhuanga, 
[email protected], 202-254-6496 (Office).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice allows an additional 30 days for 
public comment on the notice that published July 8, 2024 at 89 FR 
55963. This notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is 
an application to OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a 
S&T collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains 
information describing the Collection's purpose, the Collection's 
likely burden on the affected public, an explanation of the necessity 
of the Collection, and other important information describing the 
Collection. There is one ICR for each Collection.
    S&T invites comments on whether this ICR should be granted based on 
the Collection being necessary for the proper performance of 
Departmental functions. In particular, S&T would appreciate comments 
addressing: (1) The practical utility of the Collection; (2) the 
accuracy of the estimated burden of the Collection; (3) ways to enhance 
the quality, utility, and clarity of information subject to the 
Collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the Collection on 
respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology. Burden means the total time, 
effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, 
maintain, retain, disclose or provide information to or for a Federal 
agency.

Analysis

    Agency: DHS/Science and Technology.
    Title: Science and Technology Collection of Qualitative Feedback.
    OMB Number: 1640-0018.
    Frequency: Once.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Number of Respondents: An estimated 400,000 respondents will take 
the survey.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 200,000 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): there is no cost to 
participants other than their time.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): there is no cost to 
participants other than their time.

    Dated: August 7, 2024.
Jon J Robinson,
Deputy Chief Information Officer, Science and Technology Directorate, 
Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2024-17932 Filed 8-21-24; 8:45 am]
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