Notice of Intent To Award a Single Source Non-Competing Supplement to the Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI), 28067-28068 [2017-12753]

Download as PDF 28067 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 20, 2017 / Notices Form name Program director ................................ Program director ................................ Caregiver ........................................... Program staff interview .................... Program staff focus group moderator guide. Tribal program staff focus group moderator guide. Tribal program staff focus group moderator guide. Tribal elder focus group moderator guide. Tribal elder interview ....................... Tribal caregiver focus group moderator guide. Tribal caregiver survey .................... Total ........................................... .......................................................... Other Program Staff .......................... Other Program Staff .......................... Tribal elder ........................................ Tribal elder ........................................ Caregiver ........................................... 1 Rounded In response to the 60-day Federal Register notice related to this proposed data collection and published on February 23, 2017, vol. 82, No. 35; pp. 11472–11473. No public comments to the evaluation materials were received, however; in an effort to maintain consistency between evaluation instruments, ACL has decided to change some of the wording and response options to Question 37 in the Tribal caregiver survey. This is in keeping with ACL’s National Family Caregiver Support Program Evaluation Caregiver Survey as well as the National Evaluation of the Title III–C Services Client Outcomes Survey CAPI Questionnaire and does not substantively change the information being collected. Dated: June 13, 2017. Daniel P. Berger, Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging. [FR Doc. 2017–12748 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4154–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Community Living sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Average burden (in hours) per response Annual burden hours 1 10 10 1 1 1 2 10 20 10 1 1 10 10 1 2 20 100 1 2 200 20 87 1 1 1 2 20 174 98 1 0.42 41 335 ........................ ........................ 495 to the nearest whole number. Comments in Response to the 60-Day Federal Register Notice Notice of Intent To Award a Single Source Non-Competing Supplement to the Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI) In 2014, ACL announced a funding opportunity known as ‘‘the Native American Elder Justice Initiative’’ that awarded funds to the University of North Dakota (UND) National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative (NIEJI), to address the need for SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 Number of responses per respondent Number of annual respondents Respondent type 18:01 Jun 19, 2017 Jkt 241001 more culturally appropriate information and community education materials on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in Indian Country. The one year extension will enable NIEJI to (1) continue to develop culturally appropriate paraprofessional training to tribal aging networks, including work with community health representatives, Senior Companions and Foster Grandparents; (2) develop additional training modules around aspects of elder neglect, exploitation and abuse; (3) continue to work with individual tribes and tribal organizations seeking direction on developing prevention and awareness programs, and to (4) provide on-going training to tribal aging and health programs. DATES: Estimated Project Period— August 1, 2017–July 31, 2018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Program Name: Native American Elder Justice Initiative ProgramUniversity of North Dakota/National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative. Award Amount: $200,000. Award Type: Cooperative Agreement. Statutory Authority: This program is authorized under Title II, Section 201(c)(3)(H) (42 U.S.C.3011). Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 95.047. Program Description: The Administration on Aging, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Administration for Community Living, has funded the University of North Dakota’s (UND) National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative (NIEJI) under the Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI) Program since August 1, 2014. The purpose of the initiative is to address the lack of culturally appropriate information and community education materials on elder abuse, PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 neglect, and exploitation in Indian Country. Some of the undertakings of the initiative that are included will be (1) to maintain a resource center on elder abuse to assist tribes in addressing indigenous elder abuse, neglect and exploitation; (2) to identify and make available existing literature; (3) to develop resources and tribal codes that address indigenous elder abuse; and (4) to develop and disseminate culturally appropriate and responsive resources for use by tribes, care providers, law enforcement and other stakeholders. UND/NIEJI has experience working with elder justice issues throughout Indian country and is recognized as the prevention specialist in this area. Changing recipients at this time would necessitate a break in the established workflow and additional time to familiarize a new grantee with the project and working with Indian Country. The research specialist who directs the project has grown with NIEJI and is recognized for that work throughout Indian Country. UND/NIEJI currently educates and collaborates with law enforcement, caregivers and social services providers throughout Indian Country on elder justice issues through the ‘‘Native American Elder Abuse Online Educational Training Modules’’ designed by NIEJI. Additionally UND/ NIEJI is currently working to complete three additional trainings and will be utilized by individuals and groups working in Indian Country on elder justice priorities and other elder abuse issues. This initiative was developed to address the unique cultural aspects of abuse, neglect and exploitation and to assist tribes in developing an appropriate response to fit the needs of their particular communities in protecting tribal elders. E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1 28068 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 20, 2017 / Notices Agency Contact: For further information or comments regarding this supplemental action, contact Cynthia LaCounte, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Administration on Aging, 330 C Street SW., Washington DC 20201; telephone 202–795–7380; email Cynthia.LaCounte@acl.hhs.gov. Dated: June 13, 2017. Daniel P. Berger, Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging. [FR Doc. 2017–12753 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4154–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Community Living Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request; Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection (ICR-Rev); Title III Supplemental Form to the Financial Status Report (SF–425) Administration for Community Living, HHS. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the proposed action. This notice solicits comments on a proposed revision of an existing data collection regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Title III Supplemental Form to the Financial Status Report for all ACL/AoA Title III Grantees. SUMMARY: Submit written or electronic comments on the collection of information by August 21, 2017. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES DATES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information to: jesse.more@acl.hhs.gov. Submit written comments on the collection of information to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Washington, DC 20201, Attention: Jesse E. Moore, Jr. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jesse E. Moore, Jr., Aging Services Program Specialist, Administration for Community Living, Washington, DC, 20201, 202–795–7578. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. ‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal agencies to provide a 60 day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or update of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, ACL is publishing the notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. With respect to the following collection of information, ACL invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of ACL’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of ACL’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (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 respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. ADDRESSES: Number of respondents Respondent/data collection activity Purpose The Title III Supplemental Form to the Financial Status Report (SF–425) is used by ACL/AoA for all grantees to obtain a more detailed understanding of how projects funded under Title III of the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965, as amended, are being administered, and to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, pertinent Federal regulations and other applicable instructions and guidelines issued by the ACL. The level of data detail necessary is not available through the Federal Financial Status Report (SF– 425) form. The Title III Supplemental Form provides necessary details on nonfederal required match, administration expenditures, Older Relative Caregivers expenditures, and Long Term Care Ombudsman expenditures. In addition to renewing OMB approval of this data collection, minor changes are being proposed to it to reflect changes in statutory language that occurred as a result of the 2016 reauthorization of the OAA. Specifically, the term ‘‘Grandparents Only’’ has been changed to ‘‘Older Relative Caregivers,’’ the new term in the OAA that describes this population of eligible service recipients. Similarly, the accompanying instructions for completing the Title III Supplemental Form to the Financial Status Report were also modified to include this same language. References in the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) have been updated addressing financial reporting requirements and non-substantive technical edits have been made to the instructions. Data Burden ACL estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: 56 State Units on Aging (SUA) respond semi-annually which should have an average estimated burden of 2 hours per grantee for a total of 112 hours per submission. The proposed data collection tool may be found on the ACL Web site for review at: https://www.acl.gov/sites/ default/files/about-acl/2017-06/ ACL%20Title%20 III%20Supplemental%20Form%20 and%20Instructions%202017.pdf. Responses per respondent Hours per response Total annual burden hours Title III Supplemental Form to the Financial Status Report ............................ 56 2/yr 2 224 Total .......................................................................................................... 56 2/yr 2 224 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Jun 19, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28067-28068]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12753]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Community Living


Notice of Intent To Award a Single Source Non-Competing 
Supplement to the Native American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI)

SUMMARY: In 2014, ACL announced a funding opportunity known as ``the 
Native American Elder Justice Initiative'' that awarded funds to the 
University of North Dakota (UND) National Indigenous Elder Justice 
Initiative (NIEJI), to address the need for more culturally appropriate 
information and community education materials on elder abuse, neglect, 
and exploitation in Indian Country. The one year extension will enable 
NIEJI to (1) continue to develop culturally appropriate para-
professional training to tribal aging networks, including work with 
community health representatives, Senior Companions and Foster 
Grandparents; (2) develop additional training modules around aspects of 
elder neglect, exploitation and abuse; (3) continue to work with 
individual tribes and tribal organizations seeking direction on 
developing prevention and awareness programs, and to (4) provide on-
going training to tribal aging and health programs.

DATES: Estimated Project Period--August 1, 2017-July 31, 2018.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Program Name: Native American Elder Justice Initiative Program- 
University of North Dakota/National Indigenous Elder Justice 
Initiative.
    Award Amount: $200,000.
    Award Type: Cooperative Agreement.
    Statutory Authority: This program is authorized under Title II, 
Section 201(c)(3)(H) (42 U.S.C.3011).
    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 95.047.
    Program Description: The Administration on Aging, an agency of the 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Administration for 
Community Living, has funded the University of North Dakota's (UND) 
National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative (NIEJI) under the Native 
American Elder Justice Initiative (NAEJI) Program since August 1, 2014. 
The purpose of the initiative is to address the lack of culturally 
appropriate information and community education materials on elder 
abuse, neglect, and exploitation in Indian Country. Some of the 
undertakings of the initiative that are included will be (1) to 
maintain a resource center on elder abuse to assist tribes in 
addressing indigenous elder abuse, neglect and exploitation; (2) to 
identify and make available existing literature; (3) to develop 
resources and tribal codes that address indigenous elder abuse; and (4) 
to develop and disseminate culturally appropriate and responsive 
resources for use by tribes, care providers, law enforcement and other 
stakeholders. UND/NIEJI has experience working with elder justice 
issues throughout Indian country and is recognized as the prevention 
specialist in this area. Changing recipients at this time would 
necessitate a break in the established workflow and additional time to 
familiarize a new grantee with the project and working with Indian 
Country. The research specialist who directs the project has grown with 
NIEJI and is recognized for that work throughout Indian Country. UND/
NIEJI currently educates and collaborates with law enforcement, 
caregivers and social services providers throughout Indian Country on 
elder justice issues through the ``Native American Elder Abuse Online 
Educational Training Modules'' designed by NIEJI. Additionally UND/
NIEJI is currently working to complete three additional trainings and 
will be utilized by individuals and groups working in Indian Country on 
elder justice priorities and other elder abuse issues. This initiative 
was developed to address the unique cultural aspects of abuse, neglect 
and exploitation and to assist tribes in developing an appropriate 
response to fit the needs of their particular communities in protecting 
tribal elders.

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    Agency Contact: For further information or comments regarding this 
supplemental action, contact Cynthia LaCounte, U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, 
Administration on Aging, 330 C Street SW., Washington DC 20201; 
telephone 202-795-7380; email Cynthia.LaCounte@acl.hhs.gov.

    Dated: June 13, 2017.
Daniel P. Berger,
Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging.
[FR Doc. 2017-12753 Filed 6-19-17; 8:45 am]
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