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U.S. Department of Education Supplemental Information for the SF-424 Form

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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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20 USC 1221e-3	View Law

20 USC 3474	View Law

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Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plans (Renewal)

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The authority for EPAs facility response plan (FRP) requirements is derived from section 311(j)(5) of the Clean Water Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. EPAs regulation is codified at 40 CFR 112.20 and 112.21 and related appendices. The purpose of an FRP is to help an owner or operator identify the necessary resources to respond to an oil discharge in a timely manner. If implemented effectively, the FRP will reduce the impact and severity of oil discharges and may prevent discharges because of the identification of risks at the facility. Although the owner or operator is the primary data user, EPA also uses the data in certain situations to ensure that facilities comply with the regulation and to help allocate response resources. State and local governments may use the data, which are not generally available elsewhere, and can greatly assist local emergency preparedness planning efforts. The EPA reviews all submitted FRPs and must approve FRPs for those facilities whose discharges may cause significant and substantial harm to the environment to ensure that facilities believed to pose the highest risk have planned for adequate resources and procedures to respond to oil discharges (See 40 CFR 112.20(f)(3) for further information about the criteria for significant and substantial harm.). No information collected under the FRP rule is expected to be confidential. One of the criteria necessary for information to be classified as proprietary business information (40 CFR 2.208) is that a business must show that it has previously taken reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of the information and that it intends to continue to take such measures. EPA provides no assurances of confidentiality to facility owners or operators when they file their FRPs.

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33 USC Chapter 40 - Oil Pollution	View Law

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Regulation S - Rules Governing Offers and Sales Made Outside the United States Without Registration Under the Securities Act of 1933

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Regulation S is designed to clarify the Commission's approach to extraterritorial application of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933.

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15 USC 77a et seq.	View Law

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Form 706-A - United States Additional Estate Tax Return

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Form 706-A is used by individuals to compute and pay the additional estate taxes due under Code section 2032A(c). IRS uses the information to determine that the taxes have been properly computed. The form is also used for the basis election of section 1016(c)(1).

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26 USC 2032	View Law

26 USC 1016	View Law

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USGS Ashfall Report

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The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) is a joint program of the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAFGI), and the State of Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (ADGGS). AVO was formed in 1988, and uses federal, state, and university resources to monitor and study Alaska's hazardous volcanoes, to predict and record eruptive activity, and to mitigate volcanic hazards to life and property. This project creates a database module and web interface allowing the public and Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) staff to enter reports of ash fall in their local area in real time and retrospectively following an eruptive event. Users browsing the AVO web site during eruptions are directed towards a web form allowing them to fill in ash fall information and submit the information to AVO.

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42 USC 5121-5170	View Law

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Tracking Network for PETNet, LivestockNet, and SampleNet

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This information collection supports a web-based tracking network (the tracking network) to allow Federal, State, and Territorial regulatory and public health agencies to share safety information about animal food. Information is submitted to the tracking network by regulatory and public health agency employees with membership rights. The efficient exchange of safety information is necessary because it improves early identification and evaluation of a risk associated with an animal food product. We use the information to assist regulatory agencies to quickly identify and evaluate a risk and take whatever action is necessary to mitigate or eliminate exposure to the risk.

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Pub.L. 110 - 85 1002	View Law

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National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Field Tests

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Field test will be designed to examine the feasibility, quality, and efficiency of new prodedures or revisions to existing survey protocol. Specifically, the tests will measure the reliability and validity of certain questionnaire sections and items through multiple measurements on a set of respondents; assess new methods for gaining cooperation and participation of respondents with the goal of increasing response and decreasing potential bias in the survey estimates; and assess the impact of new sampling techniques and technologies on respondent behavior and reporting. Research will involve household survey interviews and cognitive interviewing.

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42 USC 290aa4	View Law

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Administration on Disabilities Evaluation of Technical Assistance for Independent Living Grantees

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A technical assistance survey (TA) to better understand the implementation and effectiveness of the TA provided to Centers for Independent Living (CILs), statewide independent living councils (SILCs), and designated state entities (DSEs) through the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, authorizes the CILs, SILCs, and DSEs to provide, expand, and improve independent living services for people with disabilities. Title VII, Part C authorizes funding to CILs. Section 711A(a) requires ACL to reserve funds for training and TA to SILCs, and section 721(b)(1) requires ACL to reserve funds for training and TA to CILs. TA is made available by the Independent Living Research Utilization program, the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living, the National Association of Statewide Independent Living Councils, the National Council on Independent Living, and the TA centers that ACL funds, including the Disability Employment TA Center and the federal Housing and Services Resource Center. The goal of this survey is to provide ACL with feedback from CILs, SILCs, and DSEs on the TA approach, including what elements are effective, that can be incorporated into a future TA strategy.

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Pub.L. 93 - 112 711A(a) (b)(1)	View Law

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Medical Countermeasures.Gov

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During the BioShield Stakeholders Workshop, HHS Secretary Michael O. Leavitt announced that HHS would develop a stakeholders' portal, which would be a "web-based system through which those in industry and the research and development community can reach the people they need in the federal government, whether they're looking at a basic level of research or focused on end-stage development." Which led to developing Medical Countermeasures.gov to facilitate communication between federal government agencies and public stakeholders to enhance the Nation's public health emergency preparedness.

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3 USC 301	View Law

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Components of the Jobs for Veterans State Grants State Plans

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The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) administers funds for the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) to each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands on an annual fiscal year basis. These non-competitive, formula-driven grants are codified under Title 38, United States Code, (38 U.S.C.) Section 4102A(b)(5). This ICR collects the required information for the submission of JVSG State Plans and Modifications. The information covered includes the state's plan for furnishing employment, training, and placement services under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 41, including their performance goals for Disabled Veterans Outreach Program staff services to eligible veterans and other eligible persons.

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38 USC 4102A	View Law

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Office of Language Services Contractor Application Form

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Collected information is needed to ascertain whether respondents are viable interpreting and/or translating candidates, based on their work history, education, and legal work status in the U.S. If candidates successfully become contractors for the U.S. Department of State, Office of Language Services the information will be transferred to their contractor file.

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5 USC 3109	View Law

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Rule 204-2 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940

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Under the amended books and records rule, registered investment advisers are required to make and keep records of the allocations, confirmations, and affirmations for securities transactions subject to the requirements of rule 15c6-2(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The purpose of the information collection under rule 204-2 is to assist the SEC's regulatory and examination program.

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15 USC 80b-1	View Law

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Participant Feedback for the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD)

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Information will be collected to accurately and efficiently monitor progress made toward the objectives and purpose of the BIFAD Support Contract, and ultimately to strengthen the ability of the Board for International Food and Agriculture Development (BIFAD) to make informed and relevant recommendations to USAID. Information will be reported at the aggregate level during the Contract’s semi-annual reporting and presented and discussed at least quarterly with members of BIFAD to realistically inform timely adjustments to outreach and program approaches.

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Application to Participate in the Income Verification Express Service (IVES) Program

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Form 13803, Application to Participate in the Income Verification Express Service (IVES) Program, is used to submit the required information necessary to complete the e-services enrollment process for IVES users and to identify delegates receiving transcripts on behalf of the principle account user.

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26 USC 6109	View Law

26 USC 6103(c)	View Law

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Section 52.15(k), Numbering Utilization and Compliance Audit

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The audit program, consisting of audit procedures and guidelines, is developed to conduct random audits. The random audits are conducted on the carriers that use numbering resources in order to verify the accuracy of numbering data reported on FCC Form 502, and to monitor compliance with FCC rules, orders, and applicable industry guidelines. Failure of the audited carrier to respond to the audits can result in penalties. Based on the final audit report, evidence of potential violations may result in enforcement action.

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47 USC 151, 153, 154, 201-205, 251	View Law

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Applications for New Authorization or Modification of Existing Authorization Under Part 5 of FCC Rules - Experimental Radio Service

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Part 5 allows applicants for conventional, program, medical and compliance testing for experimental licenses are required to file FCC Form 442. Applicants are generally electronic equipment manufacturers. The FCC will use the information to determine if the applicant is eligible for an experimental license, to comply with the the requirements of Part 5 of the FCC rules and if the proposed operation will cause interference to existing operations.

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47 USC 4, 302, 303, 307, 336	View Law

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Form 1098-F - Fines, Penalties, and Other Amounts

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Public Law 115-97, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) amended Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 162(f) regarding allowable deductions of fines, penalties, and other amounts paid to, or at the direction of, a government or governmental entity in relation to the violation of any law or the investigation or inquiry by such government or entity into the potential violation of any law. The TCJA also added IRC section 6050X, requiring the official of any government or entity described in IRC section 162(f)(5) to file an information return with respect to certain fines, penalties, and other amounts paid. Treasury Decision (TD) 9946 contains final regulations providing guidance on IRC sections 162(f) and 6050X. Treasury Regulations section 1.6050X-1 provides guidance on the information reporting requirements of IRC section 6050X and names Form 1098-F as the return to report the information. Form 1098-F is used to report the amounts paid as required by IRC section 6050X to the IRS and provide a statement to the payer.

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26 USC 162(f)	View Law

26 USC 6050X	View Law

Pub.L. 115 - 97 13306	View Law

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PACE State Plan Amendment Pre-print (CMS-10227)

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The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 created Section 1934 of the Social Security Act that established the Program for the All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The legislation established the PACE program as a Medicaid State plan option serving the frail and elderly in the home and community. Pursuant to the notice given in 64 FR 66271 (November 24, 199), if a State elects to offer PACE as an optional Medicaid benefit, it must complete a State Plan Amendment described as Enclosures 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. The information, collected by CMS on a one-time basis, is used by CMS to affirm that the State elects to offer PACE as an optional State plan service and the specifications of eligibility, payment and enrollment for the program.

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42 USC 1396	View Law

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NESHAP for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymer Production (40 CFR part 63, subpart HHHHHHH) (Renewal)

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The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HHHHHHH) apply to both existing and new PVC production facilities. Area source PVC facilities are subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart DDDDDD and not covered in this ICR. New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. In general, all NESHAP standards require initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining compliance, and are required of all affected facilities subject to NESHAP. This information is being collected to assure compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart HHHHHHH.

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42 USC 7414	View Law

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Approval and Coordination of Requirements to Use the NETC Extracurricular for Training Activities

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In accordance with FEMA Directive 119-3: Facility Use and Expenses at the National Emergency Training Center dated May 21, 2018, FEMA Form USFA-FY-21-107 (formerly 119-17-1), Request for Housing Accommodations, has been applied for functions at NETC.

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42 USC 5131	View Law

42 USC 5196	View Law

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[NCHS] Application Form and Related Forms for the Operation of the National Death Index

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The National Death Index (NDI) and the services it provides allows NCHS to collect mortality data to support epidemiological research and to furnish mortality information to approved public health and medical investigators. This is a Revision request for a three-year clearance to use of the administrative forms (the application form, repeat request form, and transmittal form) and the fee worksheets utilized in the operation of the National Death Index (NDI) program.

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42 USC 306	View Law

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Monthly SSI Wage Reporting

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SSA requires SSI recipients to report changes, which could affect their eligibility for, and the amount of their SSI payments, such as changes in income, resources, and living arrangements. SSA’s SSI Telephone Wage Reporting (SSITWR) and SSA Mobile Wage Reporting (SSAMWR) enable SSI recipients to meet these requirements via an automated mechanism to report their monthly wages by telephone and mobile application, instead of contacting their local field offices. The SSITWR allows callers to report their wages by speaking their responses through voice recognition technology, or by keying in responses using a telephone key pad. The SSAMWR allows recipients to report their wages trough the mobile wage reporting application on their smartphone. SSITWR and SSAMWR systems collect the same information and send it to SSA over secure channels. To ensure the security of the information provided, SSITWR and SSAMWR ask respondents to provide information SSA can compare against our records for authentication purposes. Once the system authenticates the identity of the respondents, they can report their wage data. The respondents are SSI recipients, deemors, or their representative payees. SSA is seeking approval for non-substantive IT modifications to the screens for the SSA Mobile Wage Reporting application.

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42 USC 405	View Law

42 USC 1383	View Law

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[NCCDPHP] Cognitive Testing and Pilot Testing for the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

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The recent changes in data collection methods and the changing landscape of survey research has created need for testing and evaluating protocols including sampling, use of existing large data bases and supplementing data collection with other sources of data at the individual or community/county level. In addition recent opportunities for funding pilot testing have become available allowing the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) to explore pilots using larger numbers of participants in shorter time periods, thereby permitting a more robust examination of methods across more diverse populations and for a larger number of geographic jurisdictions. No changes are requested for the types/number of respondents currently approved for cognitive testing. No changes are requested for currently approved totals of in-person or by phone pilot testing. Substantial increases are requested for the numbers of respondents for pilots using the web (including all online data collection), including those who may be recruited/screened by phone or mail. The number included for online pilots also includes respondents who have been recruited by internet panels. The table below illustrates the requested changes in the pilot testing totals.

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42 USC 241	View Law

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Mitsubishi MU-2B Series Airplane Training Requirements

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The collection of information is used to ensure compliance with subpart N of part 91. The information will also create written documentation establishing a base month for an annual training requirement. In addition, a recommended MU-2B training program has been published by the FAA as Appendix A to Advisory Circular 91-89. The recommended training program is an acceptable means of compliance with subpart N of part 91. Part 91 training providers are required to submit a proposed MU-2B training program to their local jurisdictional Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) for approval, which includes curriculum and syllabus. The information will be used by the FAA to ensure compliance with subpart N of part 91 and promote safety in air commerce. This information collection is mandatory for those entities and persons that wish to operate MU-2 aircraft. The collection consists of recordkeeping and reporting. It is mandatory for training providers to submit their training programs to the FAA every two years and for pilots to obtain logbook endorsements every year.

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49 USC 44701	View Law

49 USC subtitle 1 sec 106	View Law

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Data Security Requirements for Accessing Confidential Data

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The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (44 U.S.C. 3583) mandates that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) establish a standard application process (SAP) for requesting access to certain confidential data assets. While the adoption of the SAP is required for statistical agencies and units designated under the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2018 (CIPSEA), it is recognized that other agencies and organizational units within the Executive Branch may benefit from the adoption of the SAP to accept applications for access to confidential data assets. The SAP is to be a process through which agencies, the Congressional Budget Office, State, local, and Tribal governments, researchers, and other individuals, as appropriate, may apply to access confidential data assets held by a federal statistical agency or unit for the purposes of developing evidence. With the Interagency Council on Statistical Policy (ICSP) as advisors, the entities upon whom this requirement is levied are working with the SAP Project Management Office (PMO) and with OMB to implement the SAP. The SAP Portal is to be a single web-based common application designed to collect information from individuals requesting access to confidential data assets from federal statistical agencies and units. In late 2022, the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES), in its role as the SAP PMO, published a 60-day Federal Register Notice (87 FR 53793) and 30-day Federal Register Notice (87 FR 66754) announcing plans to collect information through the SAP Portal. This collection request was submitted to the Office of Management and Budget as a Common Form in late 2022; the OMB control number for SAP Portal information collection is 3145-0271 and the expiration date is 12/31/2025. When an application for confidential data is approved through the SAP Portal, BTS will collect information to fulfill its data security requirements. This is a required step before providing the individual with access to confidential microdata for the purpose of evidence building. BTS’s data security agreements and other paperwork, along with the corresponding security protocols, allow BTS to maintain careful controls on confidentiality and privacy, as required by law. This collection will occur outside of the SAP Portal. On November 16, 2022, BTS published a 60-day Federal Register Notice [Vol 87, No 220, pages 68794-6] announcing plans for this collection. This submission requests approval to collect information from individuals to fulfill BTS’s data security requirements. This request is from BTS within the Department of Transportation.

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