Federal Register #06100098

EDA Seeks Public Comment on Revised Grant Performance Data Collection Requirements

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking public and agency input on proposed changes to its information collection requirements for grant recipients. - Government Buyer: - Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Department of Commerce - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of performance data from EDA grant recipients - Non-infrastructure metrics (form ED916): submitted annually for five years - Construction metrics (form ED915): submitted at three, six, and nine-year intervals - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Consolidation of data collection forms to reduce reporting burden (elimination of forms ED917 and ED918) - Mandatory participation for EDA-funded grantees, including state, local, and tribal governments, non-profits, Indian Tribes, and higher education institutions - Focus on evidence-based and accountable investment tracking - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a request for information collection feedback, not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

The Department of Commerce invites public and federal agency comments on proposed and continuing information collections to assess the impact and minimize reporting burden. This notice seeks 60 days of public comment before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The collection involves data from recipients of Economic Development Administration awards to evaluate activities and outcomes related to infrastructure and non-infrastructure programs.

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