80 FR 13835 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Development Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 51 (March 17, 2015)

The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 51 (Tuesday, March 17, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13835-13836]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-06194]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economic Development Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Comprehensive 
Economic Development Strategy

AGENCY: Economic Development Administration (EDA), Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 18, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet 
at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to David Ives, Senior Program Analyst, Performance and 
National Programs Division, Room 71030, Economic Development 
Administration, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 
(or via the Internet at [email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The mission of the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to 
lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation 
and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success 
in the worldwide economy. In order to effectively administer and 
monitor its economic development assistance programs, EDA collects 
certain information from applications for, and recipients of, EDA 
investment assistance. This 60-day Federal Register Notice covers: 
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The collection of 
this

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information is required to ensure the recipient is complying with EDA's 
CEDS requirements. A CEDS is required for an eligible applicant to 
qualify for an EDA investment assistance under its Public Works, 
Economic Adjustment, and certain planning programs, and is a 
prerequisite for a region's designation by EDA as an Economic 
Development District (see 13 CFR 303, 305.2, and 307.2 of EDA's 
regulations).

II. Method of Collection

    Paper and electronic submissions.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0610-0093.
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; Federal government; 
State, local or tribal government; Business or other for-profit 
organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 527.
    Estimated Time per Response: 480 hours for the initial CEDS for a 
District organization or other planning organization funded by EDA; 160 
hours for the CEDS revision required at least every 5 years from and 
EDA-funded District or other planning organization; 40 hours per 
applicant for EDA Public Works or Economic Adjustment Assistance with a 
project deemed by EDA to merit further consideration that is not 
located in an EDA-funded District.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 31,640.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: March 13, 2015.
Glenna Mickelson,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-06194 Filed 3-17-15; 8:45 am]
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