Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 63024-63025 [06-8942]

Download as PDF 63024 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 208 / Friday, October 27, 2006 / Notices Physicians and medical organizations not scheduled to speak may also submit written comments to the DFO for distribution by the date listed in the DATES section of this notice. III. Meeting Registration and Security Information The meeting is open to the public, but attendance is limited to the space available. Persons wishing to attend this meeting must register by contacting DFO at the address listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice or by telephone at (410)786–6132 by the date specified in the DATES section of this notice. Since this meeting will be held in a Federal Government Building, CMS Central Office, Federal security measures are applicable. As noted above, in planning your arrival time, we recommend allowing additional time to clear security. 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Individuals requiring sign language interpretation or other special accommodation must contact the DFO via the contact information specified in the FOR FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice by the date listed in the DATES section of this notice. Authority: (Section 1868 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ee) and section 10(a) of Pub. L. 92–463 (5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)).) Dated: October 5, 2006. Mark B. McClellan, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. [FR Doc. E6–17386 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Proposed Projects Title: 45 CFR 1304 Head Start Program Performance Standards. OMB No.: 0970–0148. Description: Head Start Program Performance Standards require Head Start and Early Head Start Programs and Delegate Agencies to maintain program records. The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, is proposing to renew, without changes, the authority to require certain recordkeeping in all programs as provided for in 45 CFR 1304 Head Start Program Performance Standards. These standards prescribe the services that Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide to enrolled children and their families. Respondents: Head Start and Early Head Start grantees and delegate agencies. ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES Number of respondents jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,732,192. 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 Information Services, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. E-mail: 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:53 Oct 26, 2006 Jkt 211001 Number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Total burden hours 2,590 Instrument 16 41.8 1,732,192 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: October 23, 2006. Robert Sargis, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 06–8941 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–M PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Title: Native Employment Works (NEW) Program Plan Guidance and Program Report. OMB No.: 0970–0174. Description: The Native Employment Works (NEW) program plan is the application for NEW program funding. As approved by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), it documents how the grantee will carry out its NEW program. The NEW program plan guidance specifies the information needed to complete a NEW program and explains the process for plan submission every third year. The NEW program report provides information on the activities and accomplishments of grantees’ NEW programs. The NEW program report and E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 63025 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 208 / Friday, October 27, 2006 / Notices instructions specify the program data that NEW grantees report annually. Respondents: Federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations that are NEW program grantees. ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES Number of respondents Instrument NEW program plan guidance ................................................ NEW program report ............................................................. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,474. Additional Information: Copies of the proposed collection may be obtained 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. All requests should be identified by the title of the information collection. E-mail address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. OMB Comment: OMB is required to make a decision concerning the collection of information between 30 and 60 days after publication of this document in the Federal Register. Therefore, a comment is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent directly to the following: Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork 26 48 Number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response 1 every 3 years ........................ 1 annually ................................ Reduction Project 725 17, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attn: Desk Officer for ACF, E-mail address: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov. Dated: October 23, 2006. Robert Sargis, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 06–8942 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Proposed Projects Title: State Self-Assessment Review and Report. Total burden hours 29 15 754 720 OMB No.: 0970–0223. Description: Section 454(15)(A) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, requires each State to annually assess the performance of its child support enforcement program in accordance with standards specified by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and to provide a report of the findings to the Secretary. This information is required to determine if States are complying with Federal child support mandates and providing the best services possible. The report is also intended to be used as a management tool to help States evaluate their programs and assess performance. Respondents: State Child Support Enforcement Agencies or the Department/Agency/Bureau responsible for Child Support Enforcement in each State. ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Total burden hours Self-Assessment Report .................................................................................. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Instrument 54 1 4 216 Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 216. 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:53 Oct 26, 2006 Jkt 211001 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. PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: October 23, 2006. Robert Sargis, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 06–8943 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Title: Procedures to Use the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) for Construction or Major Renovation. OMB No.: 0970–0160. Description: The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, as E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 208 (Friday, October 27, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63024-63025]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8942]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    Title: Native Employment Works (NEW) Program Plan Guidance and 
Program Report.
    OMB No.: 0970-0174.
    Description: The Native Employment Works (NEW) program plan is the 
application for NEW program funding. As approved by the Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS), it documents how the grantee will 
carry out its NEW program. The NEW program plan guidance specifies the 
information needed to complete a NEW program and explains the process 
for plan submission every third year. The NEW program report provides 
information on the activities and accomplishments of grantees' NEW 
programs. The NEW program report and

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instructions specify the program data that NEW grantees report 
annually.
    Respondents: Federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal 
organizations that are NEW program grantees.

                                             Annual Burden Estimates
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                                                                                  Average burden
              Instrument                   Number of     Number of responses per     hours per     Total burden
                                          respondents          respondent            response          hours
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NEW program plan guidance.............              26  1 every 3 years.........              29             754
NEW program report....................              48  1 annually..............              15             720
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    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,474.
    Additional Information: Copies of the proposed collection may be 
obtained 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. All requests should be identified by the title of the 
information collection. E-mail address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov.
    OMB Comment: OMB is required to make a decision concerning the 
collection of information between 30 and 60 days after publication of 
this document in the Federal Register. Therefore, a comment is best 
assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of 
publication. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent directly to the following: Office 
of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project 725 17, 725 17th 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attn: Desk Officer for ACF, E-mail 
address: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov.

    Dated: October 23, 2006.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 06-8942 Filed 10-26-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4184-01-M
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