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Previous ICR	202409-0607-001

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The Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS) provides eligible governments, which include tribal, state, and general-purpose local governments, an opportunity to review the Census Bureau’s legal boundary data to ensure the Census Bureau has the correct boundary, name, and status information and make necessary updates. BAS also allows for the review and update of census designated place (CDP) boundaries and linear features. It fulfills the agency’s responsibility as part of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, for which the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-16 designates the Census Bureau as the lead federal agency for maintaining national data about legal government boundaries, as well as statistical and administrative boundaries. It also supports the geospatial data steward responsibilities of the Geospatial Data Act, the Evidence Act, OMB E-Gov, the Federal Geographic Data Committee, Data.gov, GeoPlatform.gov, the National Map, the Geographic Names Information System, and the Geospatial One-Stop. The Census Bureau uses the boundaries collected during BAS to tabulate data for various censuses and surveys including the decennial census, American Community Survey (ACS), and Population Estimates Program (PEP). It also uses the boundaries collected through BAS to support other programs such as the Redistricting Data Program, the Economic Census, the Geographically Updated Population Certification Program, and the Special Census program. Other federal programs also rely on accurate boundaries collected through BAS. The Department of Housing and Urban Development uses boundaries to determine jurisdictional eligibility for various grant programs, such as the Community Development Block Grant program. In addition, the Department of Agriculture uses boundaries to determine eligibility for various rural housing and economic development programs.

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Previous ICR	202505-0920-009

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The Emerging Infections Programs (EIP) is to 1) detect and monitor emerging pathogens, the diseases they cause, and the factors influencing their emergence, and respond to problems as they are identified, 2) integrate laboratory science and epidemiology to optimize public health practice, 3) strengthen infrastructure to support surveillance and research and to implement prevention and control programs, and to 4) ensure implementation of prevention strategies and communication of public health information about emerging diseases. Surveillance efforts of the core EIP activities generate reliable estimates of the incidence of certain infections and provide the foundation for a variety of epidemiologic studies. This Revision includes adding and deleting forms and other minor changes to forms and documents.

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Previous ICR	202303-0937-002

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The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) is seeking a revision of its collection instruments to reflect updates in the Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct (42 CFR 93) published on September 17, 2024. The purpose of the Institutional Assurance and Annual Report on Possible Research Misconduct form PHS-6349 is to provide data on the amount of research misconduct activity occurring in institutions conducting PHS-supported research. Research misconduct is defined as receipt of an allegation of research misconduct and/or the conduct of an inquiry and/or investigation into such allegations. These data enable the ORI to monitor institutional compliance with the PHS regulation. Form PHS-6349 has undergone minor revisions, but its function is unchanged. The purpose of the Assurance of Compliance by Sub-Award Recipients form PHS-6315 establishes an assurance of compliance for a sub-awardee institution. Form PHS-6315 is being discontinued because the updated regulation requires all awardees to have an assurance with ORI and does not distinguish sub-awardees. In its place, ORI developed a new form, the Research Integrity Assurance Establishment form PHS-7091. This form allows all institutions conducting PHS-supported research to establish an assurance with ORI. Additionally, ORI developed a second new form, the Institutional Record Transmittal form PHS-7092, which accounts for the varied types of information collection that can occur during the course of institutional research misconduct proceedings.

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Previous ICR	202211-0596-003

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The Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program forms will be used by applicants to apply for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Program. The purpose of the CWDG Program is to assist at-risk local communities and Indian Tribes with planning and mitigating against the risk created by wildfire. This program is authorized in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58), commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Specifically, the CWDG Program is provided for in Title VIII, Section 40803. There are two primary project types for which the grant provides funding: the development and revision of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) and the implementation of projects described in a CWPP that is less than ten years old. The Act prioritizes at-risk communities that are in an area identified as having high or very high wildfire hazard potential, are low-income, and/or have been impacted by a severe disaster.

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Previous ICR	202212-1894-002

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The U.S. Department of Education Supplemental Information form for the SF-424 is used together with the SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance. Several years ago ED made a decision to switch from the Application for Federal Education Assistance or ED 424 (1890-0017) collection (now 1894-0007) to the SF-424, in order to adhere with Federal-wide forms standardization and streamlining efforts, especially with widespread agency use of Grants.gov. There were several data elements/questions on the ED 424 that were required for applicants and were not included on the SF-424. Therefore, ED put these questions that were already cleared as part of the 1894-0007 collection on a form entitled the, U.S. Department of Education Supplemental Information for the SF-424. The questions on this form deal with the following areas: Project Director identifying and contact information; New Potential Grantee or Novice Applicants; Human Subjects Research, and Infrastructure Programs and Build America, Buy America Act Applicability (BABAA). The ED supplemental information form can be used with any of the SF-424 forms in the SF-424 forms family, as applicable.

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Previous ICR	202406-3137-003

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IMLS is requesting the approval of the Notice of Funding Opportunities instructions for these grant programs. The goals of Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) are to support projects that improve the operations, care of collections, and development of professional management at African American museums. The goal of Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) grants is to support Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. They are intended to provide opportunities to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge through strengthened activities in areas such as exhibitions, educational services and programming, professional development, and collections stewardship. This action is to renew the forms and instructions for the Notice of Funding Opportunities for the next three years. In this clearance submission (3137-0095) and justification, IMLS is requesting approval of non-substantive changes to a previously approved clearance for the FY2026 NOFOs for Museum Grants for African American History and Culture and Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program, two discretionary grant programs that supports the Nation’s museums. The current OMB approval expiration date is 8/31/2027.

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Previous ICR	202406-3137-006

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The goal of IMLS Inspire! Grants for Small Museums (IGSM) is to support projects that strengthen the ability of small museums to serve their community. This new initiative will specifically support small museums by funding relevant activities that are clearly linked to an individual institution’s organizational priorities and broader community needs. IMLS Inspire! Grants for Small Museums is being offered as a special initiative with funding from the Museums for America Program. In this clearance submission (3137-0111) and justification, IMLS is requesting approval of non-substantive changes to a previously approved clearance for the FY2026 NOFO for Inspire Grants for Small Museums, a discretionary grant program that supports the Nation’s museums. The changes consist of: • Updating the application due date, date of notification of award decisions, and beginning date of the period of performance. • Making copyedits to further simplify descriptions and streamline instructions. • Updating the Executive Summary to further comply with 2 C.F.R. 200 updates. • Updating the program goals and objectives to combine elements and comply with Administration policies and priorities. • Updating instructions on how to complete and submit the IMLS Museum Program Information Form. • Removing the requirement to select Keywords on the IMLS Museum Program Information Form. • Updating the simplified acquisition threshold to $350,000 (Section 6 - Risk Assessment). • Updating the requirement for reporting matters related to recipient integrity and performance detailed in 2 CFR 200, Appendix XII (Section 8 - Reporting)

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Previous ICR	202406-3137-007

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requests a new clearance for the Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture program under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collection in this package consists of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with instructions necessary to apply for IMLS support as part of the agency’s grant programs. In this clearance submission (3137-0140) and justification, IMLS is requesting approval of non-substantive changes to a previously approved clearance for the FY2026 NOFO for Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture, a discretionary grant program that supports the Nation’s museums. The changes consist of: • Updating the application due date, date of notification of award decisions, and beginning date of the period of performance. • Making copyedits to further simplify descriptions and streamline instructions. • Updating the Executive Summary to further comply with 2 C.F.R. 200 updates. • Updating the program goals and objectives to combine elements and comply with Administration policies and priorities. • Updating instructions on how to complete and submit the IMLS Museum Program Information Form. • Removing the requirement to select Keywords on the IMLS Museum Program Information Form. • Updating the simplified acquisition threshold to $350,000 (Section 6 - Risk Assessment). • Updating the requirement for reporting matters related to recipient integrity and performance detailed in 2 CFR 200, Appendix XII (Section 8 - Reporting)

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Previous ICR	202406-3137-005

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Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program with the goal of strengthening the ability of an individual museum to serve its public through professional development activities that cut across various departments to generate systemic change within the museum. In this clearance submission (3137-0107) and justification, IMLS is requesting approval of non-substantive changes to a previously approved clearance for the FY2026 NOFO for Museums Empowered, a discretionary grant program that supports the Nation’s museums. The changes consist of: • Updating the application due date, date of notification of award decisions, and beginning date of the period of performance. • Making copyedits to further simplify descriptions and streamline instructions. • Updating the Executive Summary to further comply with 2 C.F.R. 200 updates. • Updating the program goals and objectives to combine elements and comply with Administration policies and priorities. • Updating instructions on how to complete and submit the IMLS Museum Program Information Form. • Removing the requirement to select Keywords on the IMLS Museum Program Information Form. • Updating the simplified acquisition threshold to $350,000 (Section 6 - Risk Assessment). • Updating the requirement for reporting matters related to recipient integrity and performance detailed in 2 CFR 200, Appendix XII (Section 8 - Reporting)

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Previous ICR	202410-3137-002

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requests a renewal clearance for the Native American Library Services Basic Grants program under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collection in this package consists of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with instructions necessary to apply for IMLS support as part of the agency’s grant programs. In this clearance submission (3137-0093) and justification, IMLS is requesting approval of non-substantive changes to a previously approved clearance for the FY2026 NOFOS for Native American Basic Grants, a non-competitive grant program that serves federally recognized tribes. The changes consist of: • Updating the application due date, date of notification of award decisions, and beginning date of the period of performance. • Making copyedits to further simplify descriptions and streamline instructions. • Revising the Executive Summary to further comply with 2 C.F.R. 200 updates. • Updating instructions on how to complete and submit the IMLS Library - Discretionary Program Information Form. • Removing the requirement to select Keywords on the IMLS Library - Discretionary Program Information Form. • Updating the simplified acquisition threshold to $350,000 (Section 6 - Risk Assessment). • Updating the requirement for reporting matters related to recipient integrity and performance detailed in 2 CFR 200, Appendix XII (Section 8 - Reporting)

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Previous ICR	202407-3137-002

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requests clearance for the 2024 IMLS 21st Century Museum Professionals new grant program Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collection in this package consists of one Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with instructions necessary to apply for IMLS support as part of the agency’s grant programs. In this clearance submission (3137-0135) and justification, IMLS is requesting approval of non-substantive changes to a previously approved clearance for the FY2026 NOFO for the 21st Century Museum Professionals Program, a discretionary grant program that supports the Nation’s museums. The changes consist of: • Updating the application due date, date of notification of award decisions, and beginning date of the period of performance. • Making copyedits to further simplify descriptions and streamline instructions. • Updating the Executive Summary to further comply with 2 C.F.R. 200 updates. • Updating the program goals and objectives to combine elements and comply with Administration policies and priorities. • Updating instructions on how to complete and submit the IMLS Museum Program Information Form. • Removing the requirement to select Keywords on the IMLS Museum Program Information Form. • Updating the simplified acquisition threshold to $350,000 (Section 6 - Risk Assessment). • Updating the requirement for reporting matters related to recipient integrity and performance detailed in 2 CFR 200, Appendix XII (Section 8 - Reporting)

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Previous ICR	202412-3137-011

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requests renewal of the clearance for the IMLS Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collection in this package consists of one Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with instructions necessary to apply for IMLS support as part of the agency’s grant programs. In this clearance submission (3137-0110) and justification, IMLS is requesting approval of non-substantive changes to a previously approved clearance for the FY2026 NOFO for Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants, a discretionary grant program that serves federally recognized tribes.

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Previous ICR	202411-0938-010

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is requesting review and approval of a revision to an existing data collection related to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169) (the Act). Sections 1193 and 1194 of the Act requires drug manufacturers to submit data to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, in a form and manner specified by the Secretary; information on the non-Federal average manufacturer price; and information that the Secretary requires to carry out the negotiation or renegotiation process. The Act establishes a Drug Price Negotiation Program for certain selected drugs covered under Medicare Part B and Part D. The Secretary is required to negotiate maximum fair prices (MFPs) with drug manufacturers for 15 Part B and Part D drugs in 2028, 20 Part B and Part D drugs for 2029 and each following year. The Secretary is required to renegotiate MFPs with drug manufacturers of selected drugs that are eligible and selected for renegotiation for 2028 and each following year. Additionally, this information collection request describes the information collection that may occur if the Primary Manufacturer chooses to develop and submit a written counteroffer to CMS’ written initial offer for initial negotiation or renegotiation of the MFP, as applicable to a selected drug, during initial price applicability year 2028 under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program (under the authority in sections 11001 and 11002 of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169), codified in sections 1191 through 1198 of the Social Security Act). Both forms will be used for negotiation and renegotiation of selected drugs for initial price applicability year 2028.

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Previous ICR	202302-1218-003

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The purpose of the Occupational Noise Standard and its information collection requirements are to provide protection to workers from adverse health effects associated with occupational exposure to noise. The standard requires employers to establish and maintain accurate records of worker exposure to noise and audiometric testing performed in compliance with this standard.

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Previous ICR	202208-1219-001

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The ICR pertains to a process that includes a written cleanup program for each mine that will be maintained in the underground mine file at the appropriate District Office. This cleanup program is used as a tool to help abate significant or persistent problems. This tool gives the Agency leverage in abating violations by including cleanup program revisions to address hazards detected in the mine. Mine operators will need to show compliance in order to abate violations.

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Previous ICR	202211-0920-005

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The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA), 42 U.S.C. 7384-7385 [1994, supp. 2001], established a compensation program to provide a lump sum payment of $150,000 and medical benefits as compensation to covered employees suffering from designated illnesses incurred as a result of their exposure to radiation, beryllium, or silica while in the performance of duty for the Department of Energy and certain of its vendors, contractors and subcontractors. NIOSH is charged with carrying out certain responsibilities under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 on behalf of U.S. nuclear weapons workers with cancer. One of these responsibilities is to consider petitions by classes of nuclear weapons workers to be added to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC), a cohort of workers whose claims for cancer under EEOICPA can be adjudicated without demonstrating that their cancer was “at least as likely as not” caused by radiation doses they incurred in the performance of duty. EEOICPA authorizes HHS to designate such classes of employees for addition to the Cohort when HHS lacks information to estimate the radiation doses received by these workers with sufficient accuracy. This Extension will serve to allow this information collection to continue for an additional three years.

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Previous ICR	202306-0596-003

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CWEWIP will support the installation of thermally led community wood energy systems or development and expansion of innovative wood product facilities. The intent of the CWEWIP is to support forest health and stimulate local economies by expanding renewable wood energy use and innovative wood products manufacturing capacity

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Previous ICR	202410-3137-001

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To facilitate the administration of the IMLS application and review processes for its discretionary grants and cooperative agreements, IMLS uses standardized application forms for eligible libraries, museums, and other organizations to apply for its funding. The forms submitted for public review in this Notice are the IMLS Library-Discretionary Program Information Form, the IMLS Museum Program Information Form, and the IMLS Supplementary Information Form. Beginning in FY2020, IMLS implemented the eGMS (Electronic Grants Management System) originally developed by the National Endowment for the Humanities and now used also by the National Endowment for the Arts and IMLS. The IMLS Library-Discretionary Program Information Form, the IMLS Museum Program Information Form, and the IMLS Supplementary Information Form are each included in one or more of the Grants.gov application packages associated with IMLS grant programs, and they automatically transmit data into eGMS through a system-to-system interface. In this clearance submission (3137-0092) and justification, IMLS requests approval of non-substantive changes to a previously approved clearance for the Grant Application Forms. The changes consist of: • Edits to goals and objectives to correspond with the FY2026 program NOFOs • Removing the Project Keywords section. • For the IMLS Museum Program Information Form: Streamlining the selection options by combining and removing similar project elements.

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Previous ICR	202411-0920-013

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The BRFSS is a coordinated system of customized surveys conducted by U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Respondents are adults 18 years of age and older. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) surveys are conducted in collaboration with U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The surveys will produce state- or sub-state jurisdiction-level data about health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, use of preventive services, and emerging health issues. CDC also creates a national level dataset that is used by HHS to evaluate its progress toward Healthy People 2020 goals and other policy needs. To ensure that BRFSS content is relevant to the current needs of BRFSS partners, CDC updates selected items in the core questionnaire and/or the optional modules on an annual basis. This Non-Substantive Change Request is submitted for: 1) changes in optional modules, including minor changes in wording and/or response options and adding new questions (Disability-ADHD, COVID); and 2) changes to the 2026 Calling Protocol and Dispositions. There is no change to the previously approved burden associated with the 0920-1061 collection.

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Previous ICR	202212-1218-002

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The information collected is used by employers and workers whenever welding, cutting, and brazing are performed. The purpose of the information is to ensure that employers evaluate hazards associated with welding and ensure that adequate measures are taken to make the process safe.

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Previous ICR	202506-0920-007

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The ORS is a national public health and public safety program created to help local communities reduce drug overdose and save lives. The ORS is co-funded by CDC and the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and implemented through partnerships with the National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCF) and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program. The ORS is implemented by teams of Drug Intelligence Officers (DIOs) and Public Health Analysts (PHAs) who work together on drug overdose issues within and across sectors and jurisdictions. The data collected will be used to inform program enhancements and improvements and describe program successes. By collecting this data, CDC will be able to monitor ORS program implementation, ensure fidelity to ORS goals and strategies, inform the creation of technical assistance tools and resources, and highlight ORS successes to support program sustainability and continued funding. It will also provide CDC with the capacity to respond in a timely manner to requests for information about the program from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the White House, Congress, and other sources. Change Request is submitted to modify ORS Quarterly Report Template. There is no change to previously approved burden.

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Previous ICR	202001-1910-001

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Provides information necessary to manage all phases of the process of seeking, evaluating, awarding, administering and closing out financial assistance instruments.

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This 41-item web based assessment of participating providers/practices' technical readiness for quality improvement and data reporting activities would be collected up to three times during the 5-year QIN-QIO 13th Statement of Work. The information will allow the QIN-QIO and AI/AN to provide targeted technical assistance to up to 3,000 providers/practices with minimal readiness, The information will also be used to measure the effectiveness of QIN/QIOs and AIAN contractors' technical assistance efforts with participating providers/practices.

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Previous ICR	201803-1670-002

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The Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC), formed under Title XVIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, 6 U.S.C. § 571 et seq., is required, pursuant to 6 U.S.C. § 572, to develop the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP), which includes identification of goals, timeframes, and appropriate measures to achieve interoperable communications capabilities. The Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP) Template and Annual SCIP Snapshot Report are designed to meet and support these statutory requirements.

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Previous ICR	202205-1405-002

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The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) is responsible for the collection of registration fees from persons in the business of manufacturing, exporting, and/or brokering defense articles or defense services.