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ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Instrument
Number of respondents
Number of responses per
respondent
Average burden hours per
response
Total burden
hours
ACF–801 ..........................................................................................................
56
4
20
4,480
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 4,480.
In compliance with the requirements
of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Administration for Children and
Families is soliciting public comment
on the specific aspects of the
information collection described above.
Copies of the proposed collection of
information can be obtained and
comments may be forwarded by writing
to the Administration for Children and
Families, Office of Administration,
Office of Information Services, 370
L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington,
DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance
Officer. E-mail address:
infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All requests
should be identified by the title of the
information collection.
The Department specifically requests
comments on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to
comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Dated: December 5, 2005.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05–23908 Filed 12–9–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Proposed Information Collection
Activity; Comment Request
Proposed Projects
Title: TANF Time Limits Interview
Guides for Site Visits.
OMB No.: New Collection.
Description: The imposition of
federally imposed time limits on the
receipt of cash assistance under the
Temporary Assistance to Needy
Families (TANF) program was a central
part of welfare reform. The Task Order
on Temporary Assistance to Needy
Families (TANF) Separate State
Programs, Time Limits and Participation
Requirements seeks to understand how
states have implemented TANF time
limits and what effects they have had on
families receiving TANF. It provides an
update to a previous TANF time limits
study now that most states now have
had several years of experience with the
60-month time limit under varying
economic conditions. The project draws
on qualitative research conducted
through eight site visits as well as
quantitative reserach using state
administrative records.
The site visits will include interviews
with state TANF administrators, local
TANF office managers, and TANF
caseworkers. The interviews will be
used to understand what decisions state
administrators made in designing time
limit policies and how local managers
and line workers implement these
decisions on a daily basis. The
interview guides will focus on the
following topics: The basic time limit
policies in each state, how information
is communicated to families reaching
time limits, what the process is for cases
approaching time limits, under what
circumstances families can continue to
receive TANF benefits beyond the time
limits, and whether there is any followup with families that have reached time
limits.
The quantitative research will draw
on administrative records that states
routinely report to ACF. However, in
some cases, it may be necessary to
conduct follow-up calls to state TANF
officials to ask questions about the data.
In addition, in states that only report
data on subs samples of TANF families
to ACF, it may be necessary to request
additional information that is
maintained in reports that states
produce for their own internal
management purposes.
Respondents: The respondents for the
site visits will include state TANF
administrators, local TANF office
administrators, and caseworkers in eight
states. An average of two local welfare
offices will be visited in each state. The
states will be selected based on the
following criteria: (1) States with large
TANF caseloads; (2) states with smaller
TANF caseloads where a substantial
number of families have reached time
limits; and (3) states that make extensive
use of segregated funds or separate state
programs. In addition, the study will
focus on states where little prior
research has been conducted.
The respondents for the questions on
administrative records will include state
TANF officials who are knowledgeable
about administrative data. It is
estimated that calls will be made to 25
states.
The annual burden estimates are
detailed below, and the substantive
content of each survey will be detailed
in the supporting statement attached to
the forthcoming 30-day notice.
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Number of respondents
Instrument
Number of responses
per respondent
8
16
64
25
1
1
1
1
Interview guide for state administrators ...........................................
Interview guide for local office managers ........................................
Interview guide for case workers .....................................................
Questions on state administrative data ............................................
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Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 117.
In compliance with the requirements
of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Administration for Children and
Families is soliciting public comment
on the specific aspects of the
information collection described above.
Copies of the proposed collection of
information can be obtained and
comments may be forwarded by writing
to the Administration for Children and
Families, Office of Administration,
Office of Information Services, 370
L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington,
DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance
Officer. E-mail address:
infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All requests
should be identified by the title of the
information collection.
The Department specifically requests
comments on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to
comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Dated: December 5, 2005.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05–23910 Filed 12–9–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Bureau of Customs and Border
Protection
[USCBP–2005–0040]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Harbor Maintenance Fee
Bureau of Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: Proposed collection; comments
requested.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) of the
Department of Homeland Security has
submitted the following information
collection request to the Office of
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Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995:
Harbor Maintenance Fee. This is a
proposed extension of an information
collection that was previously
approved. CBP is proposing that this
information collection be extended with
a change to the burden hours. This
document is published to obtain
comments form the public and affected
agencies. This proposed information
collection was previously published in
the Federal Register (70 FR 58458) on
October 6, 2005, allowing for a 60-day
comment period. This notice allows for
an additional 30 days for public
comments. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
DATES: Written comments should be
received on or before January 11, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or
suggestions regarding the items
contained in this notice, especially the
estimated public burden and associated
response time, should be directed to the
Office of Management and Budget,
Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Attention: Department of
Homeland Security Desk Officer,
Washington, DC 20503. Additionally
comments may be submitted to OMB via
facsimile to (202) 395–7285.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Bureau of Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) encourages the general
public and affected Federal agencies to
submit written comments and
suggestions on proposed and/or
continuing information collection
requests pursuant to the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13).
Your comments should address one of
the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency/component,
including whether the information will
have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agencies/components estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collections of information on those who
are to respond, including the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
Title: Harbor Maintenance Fee.
OMB Number: 1651–0055.
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Form Number: Forms 349 and 350.
Abstract: This collection of
information will be used to verify that
the Harbor Maintenance Fee paid is
accurate and current for each
individual, importer, exporter, shipper,
or cruise line.
Current Actions: This submission is
being submitted to extend the expiration
date with a change to the burden hours.
Type of Review: Extension (with
change).
Estimated Number of Respondents:
5,200.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: 40
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 2,816.
Estimated Total Annualized Cost on
the Public: $42,240.
If additional information is required
contact: Tracey Denning, Bureau of
Customs and Border Protection, 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.2.C,
Washington, DC 20229, at 202–344–
1429.
Dated: December 5, 2005.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, Information
Services Branch.
[FR Doc. 05–23941 Filed 12–9–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Department of
Homeland Security.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) has
submitted the following information
collection to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for review and
clearance in accordance with the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. The submission
describes the nature of the information
collection, the categories of
respondents, the estimated burden (i.e.,
the time, effort and resources used by
respondents to respond) and cost, and
includes the actual data collection
instruments FEMA will use.
Title: Request for Site Inspection (FF
90–1) and Landowner’s Authorization/
Ingress-Egress Agreement (FF 90–31).
OMB Number: 1660–0030.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
Proposed Projects
Title: TANF Time Limits Interview Guides for Site Visits.
OMB No.: New Collection.
Description: The imposition of federally imposed time limits on the
receipt of cash assistance under the Temporary Assistance to Needy
Families (TANF) program was a central part of welfare reform. The Task
Order on Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Separate State
Programs, Time Limits and Participation Requirements seeks to
understand how states have implemented TANF time limits and what
effects they have had on families receiving TANF. It provides an update
to a previous TANF time limits study now that most states now have had
several years of experience with the 60-month time limit under varying
economic conditions. The project draws on qualitative research
conducted through eight site visits as well as quantitative reserach
using state administrative records.
The site visits will include interviews with state TANF
administrators, local TANF office managers, and TANF caseworkers. The
interviews will be used to understand what decisions state
administrators made in designing time limit policies and how local
managers and line workers implement these decisions on a daily basis.
The interview guides will focus on the following topics: The basic time
limit policies in each state, how information is communicated to
families reaching time limits, what the process is for cases
approaching time limits, under what circumstances families can continue
to receive TANF benefits beyond the time limits, and whether there is
any follow-up with families that have reached time limits.
The quantitative research will draw on administrative records that
states routinely report to ACF. However, in some cases, it may be
necessary to conduct follow-up calls to state TANF officials to ask
questions about the data. In addition, in states that only report data
on subs samples of TANF families to ACF, it may be necessary to request
additional information that is maintained in reports that states
produce for their own internal management purposes.
Respondents: The respondents for the site visits will include state
TANF administrators, local TANF office administrators, and caseworkers
in eight states. An average of two local welfare offices will be
visited in each state. The states will be selected based on the
following criteria: (1) States with large TANF caseloads; (2) states
with smaller TANF caseloads where a substantial number of families have
reached time limits; and (3) states that make extensive use of
segregated funds or separate state programs. In addition, the study
will focus on states where little prior research has been conducted.
The respondents for the questions on administrative records will
include state TANF officials who are knowledgeable about administrative
data. It is estimated that calls will be made to 25 states.
The annual burden estimates are detailed below, and the substantive
content of each survey will be detailed in the supporting statement
attached to the forthcoming 30-day notice.
Annual Burden Estimates
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of
Instrument Number of responses per Average burden hours per Total burden
respondents respondent response hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interview guide for state 8 1 90 minutes or 1.5 hrs.......... 12
administrators.
Interview guide for local 16 1 60 minutes or 1 hr............. 16
office managers.
Interview guide for case 64 1 60 minutes or 1 hr............. 64
workers.
Questions on state 25 1 60 minutes or 1 hour........... 25
administrative data.
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Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 117.
In compliance with the requirements of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for Children and
Families is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the
information collection described above. Copies of the proposed
collection of information can be obtained and comments may be forwarded
by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of
Administration, Office of Information Services, 370 L'Enfant Promenade,
SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. E-mail
address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All requests should be identified
by the title of the information collection.
The Department specifically requests comments on: (a) Whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the
information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection
of information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Dated: December 5, 2005.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-23910 Filed 12-9-05; 8:45 am]
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