Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request Quality Assurance Plans, 19209-19210 [07-1909]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 73 / Tuesday, April 17, 2007 / Notices Dated: April 11, 2007. Robert Sargis, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 07–1879 Filed 4–16–07; 8:45 am] OMB No.: 0970–0033. Description: The Annual Survey of Refugees collects information on the social and economic circumstances of a random sample of refugees, Amerasians, and entrants who arrived in the United States in the five years prior to the date of the survey. The survey focuses on the refugees’ training, labor force participation, and welfare utilization rates. Dates are segmented by region of origin, State of resettlement, and number of months since arrival. From the responses, the Office of Refugee Resettlement reports on the economic adjustment of refugees to the American BILLING CODE 4184–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Title: Annual Survey of Refugees. 19209 economy. These data are used by Congress in its annual deliberations or refugee admissions and funding and by program managers in formulating policies for the future direction of the Refugee Resettlement Program. Respondents: Refugees, entrants, Amerasians, and Havana parolees. ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES Instrument Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Total burden hours ORR–9 ............................................................................................................. 2,000 1 .666666 1,333 Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,222. 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, Attn: Desk Officer for ACF, Fax: 202–395–6974. Dated: April 11, 2007. Robert Sargis, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 07–1880 Filed 4–16–07; 8:45 am] sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4184–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [Docket No. FR–5122–N–02] Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request Quality Assurance Plans Part M of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority for the Department of Health and Human Services at 72, Number 62, page 15708, April 2, 2007 is amended to reflect a title correction. The title for the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (MT), Division of State and Community Systems Development (MTE) is replaced with the following: Division of State and Community Assistance (MTE). Delegations of Authority. All delegations and redelegations of authority to officers and employees of SAMHSA which were in effect immediately prior to the effective date of this reorganization shall continue to be in effect pending further redelegations, providing they are consistent with the reorganization. These organizational changes are effective April 10, 2007. Dated: April 10, 2007. Terry L. Cline, Administrator. [FR Doc. E7–7240 Filed 4–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:39 Apr 16, 2007 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. DATES: Comments Due Date: June 18, 2007. Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Katina Jordan, Reports Liaison Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 8236, Washington, DC 20410. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Reports Management Officer, Q, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; (202) 708– 2374. (This is not a toll-free number. Hearing- or speech-impaired persons may access the number above via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 1–800– 877–8339.) ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1 19210 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 73 / Tuesday, April 17, 2007 / Notices The Department will submit the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This Notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Data Collection-Quality Assurance Plans. OMB Control Number: N/A. Description of the need for the information and proposed use: HUD’s Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control requires its Healthy Homes Demonstration and Technical Studies grantees, Lead Technical Studies grantees, and selected contractors to submit quality assurance plans to the Office for approval before they initiate data collection. This is required because the respondents are conducting research or significant evaluation activities, and quality assurance procedures are required to ensure the accuracy and validity of data. The use of quality assurance plan templates helps to ensure that quality assurance activities are well planned and thorough, and standardizes the formatting of the plans, which aids both HUD staff in their review and the respondents in plan development. The use of different templates for technical studies and demonstration projects was designed to reduce respondent burden by requiring more detailed information for the technical studies (research) projects; consistent with their more rigorous quality assurance requirements. Agency Form Numbers: N/A. Members of Affected Public: Academic, not-for-profit and for-profit sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:39 Apr 16, 2007 Jkt 211001 institutions located in the U.S., state and units of general local government, and federally recognized Native American tribes: Total Burden Estimate (annual): Number of respondents: 20; Frequency of response: 1; Hours per response: 24; Total Burden Hours: 480. Status of the Proposed Information Collection: This is a new collection. Additional Information: The obligation to respond to this information collection is mandatory. Authority: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: April 3, 2007. Jon L. Gant, Director, Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control. [FR Doc. 07–1909 Filed 4–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–M DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5117–N–30] Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. Housing agencies enter into a Contract of Participation with each eligible family that opts to participate in the program; consult with local officials to develop an Action Plan; and report annually to HUD on implementation of FSS program. PHAs may apply for funding to pay the salary of a FSS program coordinator. DATES: Comments Due Date: May 17, 2007. Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2577–0178) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202–395–6974. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Lillian_L._Deitzer@HUD.gov or telephone (202) 708–2374. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Deitzer or from HUD’s Web site at https:// www5.hud.gov:63001/po/i/icbts/ collectionsearch.cfm. This notice informs the public that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a request for approval of the information collection described below. This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Family SelfSufficiency Program (FSS). OMB Approval Number: 2577–0178. Form Numbers: HUD–52650, HUD– 52651, HUD–52652, SF–424, SF-LLL, HUD–50058, HUD–96010, HUD–2880, HUD–2994–A ,HUD–2991. Description of the Need for the Information and its Proposed Use: Housing agencies enter into a Contract of Participation with each eligible family that opts to participate in the program; consult with local officials to develop an Action Plan; and report annually to HUD on implementation of FSS program. PHAs may apply for funding to pay the salary of a FSS program coordinator. Frequency of Submission: On occasion, Annually. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 73 (Tuesday, April 17, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19209-19210]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1909]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-5122-N-02]


Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request 
Quality Assurance Plans

AGENCY: Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The information collection requirement described below will be 
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as 
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting 
public comments on the subject proposal.

DATES: Comments Due Date: June 18, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB 
Control Number and should be sent to: Katina Jordan, Reports Liaison 
Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, 
SW., Room 8236, Washington, DC 20410.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Reports Management 
Officer, Q, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; (202) 708-2374. (This is not a toll-
free number. Hearing- or speech-impaired persons may access the number 
above via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay 
Service at 1-800-877-8339.)

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department will submit the proposed 
information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended).
    This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: 
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) 
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; 
including through the use of appropriate automated collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses.
    This Notice also lists the following information:
    Title of Proposal: Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control 
Data Collection-Quality Assurance Plans.
    OMB Control Number: N/A.
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use: HUD's 
Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control requires its Healthy 
Homes Demonstration and Technical Studies grantees, Lead Technical 
Studies grantees, and selected contractors to submit quality assurance 
plans to the Office for approval before they initiate data collection. 
This is required because the respondents are conducting research or 
significant evaluation activities, and quality assurance procedures are 
required to ensure the accuracy and validity of data. The use of 
quality assurance plan templates helps to ensure that quality assurance 
activities are well planned and thorough, and standardizes the 
formatting of the plans, which aids both HUD staff in their review and 
the respondents in plan development. The use of different templates for 
technical studies and demonstration projects was designed to reduce 
respondent burden by requiring more detailed information for the 
technical studies (research) projects; consistent with their more 
rigorous quality assurance requirements.
    Agency Form Numbers: N/A.
    Members of Affected Public: Academic, not-for-profit and for-profit 
institutions located in the U.S., state and units of general local 
government, and federally recognized Native American tribes:
    Total Burden Estimate (annual): Number of respondents: 20; 
Frequency of response: 1; Hours per response: 24; Total Burden Hours: 
480.
    Status of the Proposed Information Collection: This is a new 
collection.
    Additional Information: The obligation to respond to this 
information collection is mandatory.

    Authority: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 
44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended.

    Dated: April 3, 2007.
Jon L. Gant,
Director, Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control.
[FR Doc. 07-1909 Filed 4-16-07; 8:45 am]
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