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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 10, 2021 / Notices 8921 identifies risks and vulnerabilities clarity of the information to be Evidence Act and November 2020 RFI associated with natural disasters and collected; and (d) minimize the burden The Foundations for Evidence-Based establishes a long-term strategy for of the collection of information on those Policymaking Act of 2018 (Evidence protecting people and property in future who are to respond, including through Act, Pub. L. 115–435) requires each hazard events. the use of appropriate automated, federal agency to develop, as part of the This information collection expired electronic, mechanical, or other agency strategic plan issued every four on January 31, 2021. FEMA is technological collection techniques or years,1 a systematic evidence-building requesting a reinstatement, without other forms of information technology, plan (or ‘‘learning agenda’’) to identify change, of a previously approved e.g., permitting electronic submission of and address policy questions relevant to information collection for which responses. the strategies, programs, policies, and approval has expired. The purpose of 2 Millicent L. Brown, regulations of the agency. The plan this notice is to notify the public that Sr. Manager, Records Management Branch, must contain (1) a list of policy-relevant FEMA will submit the information Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, questions for which the agency intends collection abstracted below to the Office Mission Support, Federal Emergency to develop evidence to support of Management and Budget for review Management Agency, Department of policymaking; (2) a list of data the and clearance. Homeland Security. agency intends to collect, use, or acquire Collection of Information [FR Doc. 2021–02752 Filed 2–9–21; 8:45 am] to facilitate the use of evidence in BILLING CODE 9111–BW–P policymaking; (3) a list of methods and Title: State Administrative Plan for analytical approaches that may be used the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. to develop evidence to support Type of information collection: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND policymaking; (4) a list of any Reinstatement, without change, of a SECURITY challenges to developing evidence to previously approved information [Docket No. DHS–2020–0043] support policymaking, including any collection for which approval has statutory or other restrictions to expired. Request for Information: Evidence- accessing relevant data; (5) a description OMB Number: 1660–0026. Building Activities of the steps the agency will take to Form Titles and Numbers: None. accomplish items (1) and (2) above; and Abstract: The State Administrative AGENCY: Department of Homeland (6) any other information as required by Plan is a procedural guide that details Security. guidance issued by the Director of the how the State administers the HMGP. ACTION: Request for Information; Office of Management and Budget The State, Territory, or Indian Tribal reopening and extension of comment (OMB).3 In developing the evidence- government (who acts as a recipient) period. building plan, the agency must consult must have a current administrative plan with stakeholders, including the public, SUMMARY: The Foundations for approved by the appropriate FEMA agencies, State and local governments, Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of Regional Administrator before receiving and representatives of non- 2018 requires federal agencies to HMGP funds. The administrative plan governmental researchers.4 may take any form including a chapter develop evidence-building plans to On November 9, 2020, DHS published within a comprehensive State mitigation identify and address questions relevant an RFI soliciting input from the public program strategy. to Agency strategy, programs, policies, to inform the development of the Affected Public: States, Territories, regulations, management, and Department’s evidence-building plan. and Tribal governments. operations. On November 9, 2020, the 85 FR 71353. On January 27, 2021, Estimated Number of Respondents: Department of Homeland Security President Biden issued a Memorandum 35. (DHS) published a request for on Restoring Trust in Government Estimated Number of Responses: 70. information (RFI) soliciting input from Through Scientific Integrity and Estimated Total Annual Burden the public regarding potential priority Hours: 560. questions that can guide evidence- 1 The latest such DHS strategic plan covers the Estimated Total Annual Respondent building activities by. DHS is reopening years 2020–2024, and preceded implementation of Cost: $32,704. and extending the comment period for the Evidence Act. See DHS, The DHS Strategic Plan: Estimated Respondents’ Operation the RFI. Fiscal Years 2020–2024, available at https:// www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/19_ and Maintenance Costs: None. DATES: Please send comments on or 0702_plcy_dhs-strategic-plan-fy20-24.pdf (last Estimated Respondents’ Capital and before March 31, 2021. Comments visited Jan. 28, 2020). Start-Up Costs: None. received after that date will be 2 See 5 U.S.C. 306, 312. Estimated Total Annual Cost to the considered to the extent practicable. 3 See 5 U.S.C. 312(a). Federal Government: $23,930. 4 See, e.g., OMB Memorandum M–19–23, Phase 1 ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Implementation of the Foundations for Evidence Comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at Based Policymaking Act of 2018: Learning Agenda, Personnel, and Planning Guidance at 16–17 (July Comments may be submitted as https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments 10, 2019), available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/ indicated in the ADDRESSES caption wp-content/uploads/2019/07/M-19-23.pdf (last above. Comments are solicited to (a) via Docket No. DHS–2020–0043. All visited Jan. 28, 2021) (‘‘Agencies should gather comments received, including any input in the manner that best meets their needs, evaluate whether the proposed data most effectively engages their specific stakeholders, collection is necessary for the proper personal information provided, may be posted without change to https:// and leverages existing activities and/or performance of the agency, including requirements whenever possible, in accordance whether the information shall have www.regulations.gov. with applicable law and policy. Potential models FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: for doing so include: Requests for Information practical utility; (b) evaluate the If published in the Federal Register, listening accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the you have questions about this notice, sessions with groups of stakeholders, Technical burden of the proposed collection of please contact Michael Stough, Director, Working Groups, and one-on-one consultations. information, including the validity of Program Analysis and Evaluation, (202) OMB recognizes that agencies may use different approaches at different points in the process, and the methodology and assumptions used; 447–0518, [email protected]. that it may not be feasible to engage all stakeholders (c) enhance the quality, utility, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: for all updates to the learning agenda . .’’). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:53 Feb 09, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\10FEN1.SGM 10FEN1 8922 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 10, 2021 / Notices Evidence-Based Policymaking,5 which Dated: February 5, 2021. COLORADO reinforces the importance of the Michael Stough, Denver County evidence-building plan. DHS is now Evaluation Officer, U.S. Department of CB&Q Denver Shops Powerhouse (Railroads reopening and extending the comment Homeland Security. in Colorado, 1858–1948 MPS) 5151 period for the RFI to allow additional [FR Doc. 2021–02735 Filed 2–9–21; 8:45 am] Bannock St., Denver, MP100006230 public engagement. BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P ILLINOIS DHS Background Cook County With the passage of the Homeland DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Charles Warrington Earle School, 6121 South Security Act by Congress in November Hermitage Ave., Chicago, SG100006227 2002, the Department of Homeland National Park Service IOWA Security (DHS) became a Cabinet-level agency to unite the Nation’s approach to [NPS–WASO–NRNHL–DTS#–31446; Madison County PPWOCRADI0, PCU00RP14.R50000] homeland security. DHS combined Winterset City Park Historic District, South functions of 22 different agencies with National Register of Historic Places; 9th St. at East South St., Winterset, broad responsibilities that collectively Notification of Pending Nominations SG100006220 prevent attacks, mitigate threats, and Related Actions Monona County respond to national emergencies, South Jordan Cemetery, 33928 260th St., preserve economic security, and AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. Moorhead vicinity, SG100006221 preserve legacy agency functions. DHS ACTION: Notice. is committed to evaluating the Polk County SUMMARY: effectiveness and efficiency of its The National Park Service is Iowa Ford Tractor Company Repair and programs, policies, and regulations. soliciting electronic comments on the Warehouse Building, 213 13th Street, Des DHS will use its evidence-building plan significance of properties nominated Moines, SG100006262 before January 30, 2021, for listing or to coordinate and communicate how MINNESOTA evaluation, statistics, research, and related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. analysis will be used to help the Hennepin County Department achieve its mission. DATES: Comments should be submitted Minnetonka