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  • 2024-29512 — 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101549
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a new information collection related to its grants and cooperative agreements. This notice invites public comments until January 15, 2025, on whether the proposed data collection is necessary and how it might be improved. Three new Standard Provisions are being considered, which involve plans for activity monitoring, digital information submission with a data management plan, and without a data management plan. Comments must be submitted in writing and will be part of the public record.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Agency for International Development wants to know what people think about some new rules for watching over how money is given out for projects. They are asking people to say what they think by January 15, 2025.

  • 2021-00450 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3109
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is planning to modify its Partner-Vetting System, a system used to vet directors, officers, and employees of non-governmental organizations seeking funds from USAID. The system collects personal data to ensure that USAID’s funds do not inadvertently support individuals or entities posing a risk to national security. Changes include removing certain categories of individuals from its coverage and clarifying details in the system’s records. USAID invites the public to submit comments on the proposed changes by February 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    USAID, a part of the U.S. government, is changing how it checks people who work with certain groups asking for money to make sure the money doesn't go to people who might be dangerous. They are also asking people to say what they think about these changes by a certain date.

  • 2020-26352 — Procedures for the Review and Clearance of USAID's Guidance Documents
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 250
    Reading Time:about 22 minutes

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a final rule to implement Executive Order 13891, which is focused on improving agency guidance documents. This rule outlines how USAID will create, review, and issue guidance documents, ensuring they are non-binding and written clearly. It also establishes procedures for public access and comments on draft guidance documents. The rule aims to enhance transparency and accountability, with no new reporting requirements or significant economic impact expected.

    Simple Explanation

    USAID has made a new rule to make sure they write helpful and clear guidebooks for how they work, which people can also comment on; these guides are just advice, not strict rules everyone must follow.

  • 2021-03385 — Claims-Collection Regulation
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11905
    Reading Time:about 40 minutes

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has proposed a new rule to update its regulations on claims collection. This rule aims to comply with the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 by requiring USAID to refer certain overdue debts to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. By revising definitions and processes and ensuring conformity with existing statues, USAID seeks to improve the effectiveness of its debt collection procedures. Public comments on the proposed rule were invited until March 31, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    USAID is planning to change some rules to make it easier to collect money people owe them by asking the Treasury to help if the money is overdue for a long time. They want people to share their thoughts by March 31, 2021, to make sure the new rules work well.