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ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Instrument
Number of
respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden hours
per response
Total burden
hours
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55
1
24
1,320
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 1,320.
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:
information@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: February 13, 2007.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 07–770 Filed 2–20–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
Title: Evaluation of the Refugee Social
Service (RSS) and Targeted Assistance
Formula Grant (TAG) Programs: Data
Collection.
OMB No.: 0970–0296.
Description: The Office of Refugee
Resettlement (ORR) within the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) funds the Refugee Social
Services (RSS) and Targeted Assistance
Formula Grant (TAG) programs, which
are designed to help refugees achieve
economic success quickly following
their arrival in the United states through
employment services, English-language
instruction, vocational training, and
other social services. ORR is sponsoring
a project to (a) Conduct a
comprehensive evaluation of the
effectiveness of ORR employability
services through RSS and TAG, and (b)
propose options for institutionalizing
ongoing evaluation and performance
assessment into the programs.
ORR is requesting renewal of OMB
clearance for a survey of refugees that is
collecting data on refugees’ employment
and earnings outcomes. Survey
interviews began in July 2006, and are
still ongoing. The survey is being
conducted in three cities: Houston,
Miami, and Sacramento. The survey
relies on a mixed-mode data collection
method that involves both telephone
and in-person interviews. If individuals
cannot be reached by phone, an attempt
is made to contact them in person.
Three hundred refugees from a
randomly selected sample in each site
will complete the survey, for a total of
900 refugees.
While locating and interviewing this
population was expected to be difficult
due to their high mobility, achieving the
goal of 900 complete responses needed
for reliable analysis, while maintaining
reasonable response rates, has proven
more time-consuming than expected. As
of January 26, 2007, 668 refugees have
already completed the survey.
Conservatively estimating that slightly
more than half of the remaining 232
cases are completed before the current
clearance expires, about 100 interviews
would be needed during the extension
period. Consequently, ORR is requesting
clearance to continue the survey past its
current expiration date in March 2007.
Respondents: Refugees and related
populations that qualify for RSS/TAG
services who entered the United States
between October 1999 and September
2004.
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Instrument
Number of
respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden hours
per response
Total burden
hours
Survey of Refugees .........................................................................................
100
1
0.75
75
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Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 75
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. E-mail
address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All
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requests should be identified by the title
of the information collection.
OMB Comment: OMB is required to
make a decision concerning the
collection of information between 30
and 60 days after the publication of this
document in the Federal Register.
Therefore, a comment is best assured of
having its full effect if OMB receives it
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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, FAX: 202–395–6974,
Attn: Desk Officer for the
Administration for Children and
Families.
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Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 34 / Wednesday, February 21, 2007 / Notices
Dated: February 13, 2007.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 07–771 Filed 2–20–07; 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: Child Care and Development
Fund Plan for States/Territories for FY
2008–2009.
OMB No.: 0970–0114.
Description: The Child Care and
Development Fund (CCDF) Plan (the
Plan) for States and Territories is
required from each CCDF Lead agency
in accordance with Section 658E of the
Child Care and Development Block
Grant Act of 1990, as amended (Pub. L.
101–508, Pub. L. 104–193, and 42 U.S.C.
9858). The implementing regulations for
the statutorily required Plan are set forth
at 45 CFR 98.10 through 98.18. The
Plan, submitted on the ACF–118, is
required biennially, and remains in
effect for two years. The Plan provides
ACF and the public with a description
of, and assurance about, the State’s or
the Territory’s child care program. The
ACF–118 is currently approved through
June 30, 2008, making it available to
states and Territories needing to submit
Plan Amendments through the end of
the FY 2007 Plan Period. However, in
July 2007, States and Territories will be
required to submit their FY 2008–2009
Plans. Consistent with the statute and
regulations, ACF requests extension of
the ACF–118 with minor corrections
and modifications. The Tribal Plan
(ACF–118a) is not affected by this
notice.
Respondents: State and Territorial
CCDF Lead Agencies.
ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES
Instrument
Number of
respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden hours
per response
Total burden
hours
ACF–118 ..........................................................................................................
56
.5
162.57
4,552
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,552
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. E-mail
address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All
requests should be identified by the title
of the information collection.
OMB Comment: OMB is required to
make a decision concerning the
collection of information between 30
and 60 days after the 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, FAX: 202–395–6974,
Attn: Desk Officer for the
Administration for Children and
Families.
Dated: February 13, 2007.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 07–772 Filed 2–20–07; 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: State Self-Assessment Review
and Report.
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.
Respondent: 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 ....................................................................................
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216
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 216.
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
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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.
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OMB Comment: OMB is required to
make a decision concerning the
collection of information between 30
and 60 days after the publication of this
document in the Federal Register.
Therefore, a comment is best assured of
having its full effect if OMB receives it
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Title: Evaluation of the Refugee Social Service (RSS) and Targeted
Assistance Formula Grant (TAG) Programs: Data Collection.
OMB No.: 0970-0296.
Description: The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funds the Refugee
Social Services (RSS) and Targeted Assistance Formula Grant (TAG)
programs, which are designed to help refugees achieve economic success
quickly following their arrival in the United states through employment
services, English-language instruction, vocational training, and other
social services. ORR is sponsoring a project to (a) Conduct a
comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of ORR employability
services through RSS and TAG, and (b) propose options for
institutionalizing ongoing evaluation and performance assessment into
the programs.
ORR is requesting renewal of OMB clearance for a survey of refugees
that is collecting data on refugees' employment and earnings outcomes.
Survey interviews began in July 2006, and are still ongoing. The survey
is being conducted in three cities: Houston, Miami, and Sacramento. The
survey relies on a mixed-mode data collection method that involves both
telephone and in-person interviews. If individuals cannot be reached by
phone, an attempt is made to contact them in person. Three hundred
refugees from a randomly selected sample in each site will complete the
survey, for a total of 900 refugees.
While locating and interviewing this population was expected to be
difficult due to their high mobility, achieving the goal of 900
complete responses needed for reliable analysis, while maintaining
reasonable response rates, has proven more time-consuming than
expected. As of January 26, 2007, 668 refugees have already completed
the survey. Conservatively estimating that slightly more than half of
the remaining 232 cases are completed before the current clearance
expires, about 100 interviews would be needed during the extension
period. Consequently, ORR is requesting clearance to continue the
survey past its current expiration date in March 2007.
Respondents: Refugees and related populations that qualify for RSS/
TAG services who entered the United States between October 1999 and
September 2004.
Annual Burden Estimates
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of Average burden
Instrument Number of responses per hours per Total burden
respondents respondent response hours
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Survey of Refugees.......................... 100 1 0.75 75
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 75
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. E-mail address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All requests
should be identified by the title of the information collection.
OMB Comment: OMB is required to make a decision concerning the
collection of information between 30 and 60 days after the 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, FAX: 202-395-
6974, Attn: Desk Officer for the Administration for Children and
Families.
[[Page 7890]]
Dated: February 13, 2007.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 07-771 Filed 2-20-07; 8:45 am]
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