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(NFIP) communities, FEMA will require
a floodplain development permit or
documentation from the local floodplain
administrator that the work is consistent
with NFIP requirements.18 FEMA will
include a condition for all projects
located in the floodplain that the
Recipient and sub recipient must
coordinate with the local floodplain
administrator/permitting official to
obtain any required permitting. Further
information about these activities can be
obtained from GPD, at GPDEHPinfo@
fema.dhs.gov. When FEMA provides
funding for these activities, a map of the
location may be available at
GPDEHPinfo@fema.dhs.gov.
This serves as FEMA’s final public
notice that the floodplain is the only
practicable alternative for the six
categories of activities in the thirteen
specified grant programs identified in
its October 4, 2023 initial notice.19
Pursuant to 44 CFR 9.12(f), FEMA will
wait 15 days from the date of this
determination to carry out any actions
subject to this notice.
Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2024–10042 Filed 5–7–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR–7093–N–01]

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: HUD FOIAXpress (FMS2)
Tracking System FOIA Portal; OMB
Control No.: 2501–NEW
Office of Administration,
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Office, HUD.

AGENCY:

Notice.

HUD is seeking approval from
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for the information collection
described below. In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is
requesting comment from all interested
parties on the proposed collection of
information. The purpose of this notice
is to allow for 60 days of public
comment.

SUMMARY:

DATES:

Comments Due Date: July 8,

2024.

number. HUD welcomes and is prepared
to receive calls from individuals who
are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as
individuals with speech or
communication disabilities. To learn
more about how to make an accessible
telephone call, please visit https://
www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/
telecommunications-relay-service-trs.
Copies of available documents
submitted to OMB may be obtained
from Anna Guido.
This
notice informs the public that HUD is
seeking approval from OMB for the
information collection described in
Section A.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Interested persons are
invited to submit comments regarding
this proposal. Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection can be sent
within 60 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 60-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function. Interested persons are
also invited to submit comments
regarding this proposal and comments
should refer to the proposal by name
and/or OMB Control Number and
should be sent to: Anna Guido,
Clearance Officer, REE, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, 451
7th Street SW, Room 8210, Washington,
DC 20410–5000; email
PaperworkReductionActOffice@
hud.gov.

ADDRESSES:

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Anna Guido, Paperwork Reduction Act
Compliance Officer, Reports
Management Officer, REE, Department
of Housing and Urban Development,
451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC
20410; email at Anna.P.Guido@hud.gov,
202–402–5535. This is not a toll-free

A. Overview of Information Collection
Title of Information Collection:—HUD
FOIAXpress (FMS2) Tracking System
FOIA Portal.
OMB Approval Number: 2501–
Pending.
Type of Request: New Collection.
Description of the need for the
information and proposed use:
Respondents have the ability to submit
their electronic requests through the
Public Access Link. HUD accepts
electronic submissions from
respondents through the Public Access
Link, which would reduce the burden
on the public.
The Department has used this
information to provide appropriate
responses specific to the inquiries. In
addition, we have been able to create
specific template responses for like
inquiries to ensure a rapid response.

Information collection/form number

Estimated
number of
respondents

Frequency
of response

Responses
per annum

Average
burden
hour per
response

Annual
burden
hours

Hourly
cost per
response

Annual cost

Public Access Link ........................................

11,510

1

11,510

.33

$3,798.30

$29.76

$113,037.41

B. Solicitation of Public Comment

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ACTION:

This notice is soliciting comments
from members of the public and affected
parties concerning the collection of

information described in Section A on
the following:
(1) Whether the proposed collection
of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of

the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of the agency’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information;

18 Created by Congress in 1968, the NFIP provides
insurance to help reduce the socio-economic impact
of floods. Flood insurance is a separate policy that
can cover buildings, the contents in a building, or
both. The NFIP provides flood insurance to
property owners, renters, and businesses, and
having this coverage helps them recover faster
when floodwaters recede. The NFIP is a publicprivate partnership between the Federal
Government, the property and casualty insurance
industry, States, local officials, lending institutions,

and property owners. The NFIP is administered by
FEMA, while insurance policies are sold and
serviced by a network of more than 50 insurance
companies and the NFIP Direct. For more
information, please visit floodsmart.gov.
19 88 FR 86844; the non-disaster preparedness
grant programs to which FEMA’s determination
applies are as follows: (1) Assistance to Firefighters
Grant Program; (2) Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
Program; (3) Staffing for Adequate Fire and

Emergency Response Grant Program; (4) Nonprofit
Security Grant Program; (5) Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program; (6) Emergency
Management Performance Grant Program; (7)
Operation Stonegarden; (8) State Homeland
Security Program; (9) Urban Area Security
Initiative; (10) Intercity Bus Security Grant Program;
(11) Intercity Passenger Rail Program; (12) Port
Security Grant Program; and (13) Transit Security
Grant Program.

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(3) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on those
who are to respond; including through
the use of appropriate automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
HUD encourages interested parties to
submit comments in response to these
questions.
C. Authority
Section 3507 of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C.
chapter 35.
Kevin McNeely,
General Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office
of Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024–10012 Filed 5–7–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
[GX24GG00995TR00]

Call for Nominations for the Scientific
Earthquake Studies Advisory
Committee
U.S. Geological Survey,
Department of the Interior.
ACTION: Call for nominations.
AGENCY:

The Department of the
Interior is seeking nominations to serve
on the Scientific Earthquake Studies
Advisory Committee (SESAC). The
SESAC advises the Director of the U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS) on matters
relating to the USGS’s participation in
the National Earthquake Hazards
Reduction Program (NEHRP).
DATES: All nominations must be
received no later than June 7, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send nominations
electronically to ghayes@usgs.gov or by
mail to Dr. Gavin Hayes, U.S. Geological
Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior,
PO Box 25046, MS–966, Denver,
Colorado 80225.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Gavin Hayes, U.S. Geological Survey,
U.S. Department of the Interior, P.O.
Box 25046, MS–966, Denver, Colorado
80225, ghayes@usgs.gov, 303–273–8421.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
SESAC conducts its operations in
accordance with the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act. The
SESAC provides recommendations and
advice to the Director of the USGS
(Director), and functions solely as an

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advisory body. The SESAC advises the
Director on matters relating to USGS’s
participation in the NEHRP, including
the USGS’s roles, goals, and objectives
within the NEHRP, its capabilities and
research needs, guidance on achieving
major objectives, and establishing and
measuring performance goals.
The SESAC includes up to 10
members not employed by the Federal
Government, who are qualified in the
seismic sciences and other appropriate
fields involved in national earthquake
research activities. Selection of
individuals for the SESAC shall be
based solely on established records of
distinguished service, and the Director
shall ensure that a reasonable crosssection of views and expertise is
represented. Members are appointed as
a special Government employees (SGEs)
and will be required, prior to
appointment, to file a Confidential
Financial Disclosure Report in order to
avoid involvement in real or apparent
conflicts of interest. You may find a
copy of the Confidential Financial
Disclosure Report at the following
website: https://www.doi.gov/ethics/
special-government-employees/
financial-disclosure. Additionally, after
appointment, members appointed as
SGEs will be required to meet
applicable financial disclosure and
ethics training requirements. Please
contact 202–208–7960 or DOI_Ethics@
sol.doi.gov with any questions about the
ethics requirements for members
appointed as SGEs.
In selecting individuals to serve on
the SESAC, the Director shall seek and
give due consideration to
recommendations from the National
Academy of Sciences, professional
societies, and other appropriate
organizations. SESAC members are
appointed for staggered terms to ensure
continuity. Nominations received
through this call may be used to fill
future vacancies on the SESAC.
Nominations will be reviewed by the
USGS, and additional information may
be requested from nominees. Final
selection and appointment of SESAC
members will be made by the Director.
The SESAC meets approximately 1–2
times per year. SESAC members will
serve without compensation, but travel
and per diem costs will be provided by
the USGS. The USGS will also provide
necessary support services to the
SESAC. SESAC meetings are open to the
public.
Nominations may come from
individuals, employers, associations,
professional organizations, or other
geospatial organizations. Nominations
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of the nominee’s qualifications
sufficient for the USGS to make an
informed decision regarding meeting the
membership requirements of the SESAC
and permit the nominated person to be
contacted. Nominations may optionally
include supporting letters from
employers, associations, professional
organizations, and/or other
organizations.
Additional information about the
SESAC and the nomination process is
posted on the SESAC web page.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.
Gary Latzke,
Chief of Staff, Natural Hazards Mission Area,
U.S. Geological Survey.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
[19XD4523WS/DWSN0000.000000/
DS61500000/DP.61501]

Invasive Species Advisory Committee;
Second Request for Nominations
Office of the Secretary, Interior.
Notice of second request for
nominations.

AGENCY:
ACTION:

The U.S. Department of the
Interior, on behalf of the
interdepartmental National Invasive
Species Council (NISC), proposes to
appoint new members to the Invasive
Species Advisory Committee (ISAC).
The Secretary of the Interior, acting as
administrative lead, is requesting
nominations for qualified persons to
serve as members of the ISAC.
DATES: The deadline for submissions for
the notice published February 27, 2024
at 89 FR 14519 has been extended.
Nominations must be postmarked by
June 7, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Electronic nominations
packages are preferred and should be
sent to invasive_species@ios.doi.gov. As
necessary, hard copy nominations can
be sent to Stanley W. Burgiel, Executive
Director, National Invasive Species
Council (OS/NISC), Regular/Express
Mail: 1849 C Street NW (Mailstop 3530),
Washington, DC 20240.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kelsey Brantley, NISC Operations
Director, at (202) 208–4122, or by email
at Kelsey_Brantley@ios.doi.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:

Advisory Committee Scope and
Objectives
Executive Order (E.O.) 13112
authorized the National Invasive

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