Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request, 73935-73936 [E8-28656]

Download as PDF 73935 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 234 / Thursday, December 4, 2008 / Notices Respondents: Parents of Head Start Children, Head Start Children, Head Start Teachers, Head Start Program Directors and Staff, and Kindergarten Teachers of former Head Start enrollees. ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES Annual number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Head Start Parent Interview ............................................................................ Head Start Child Assessment ......................................................................... Head Start Teacher Interview .......................................................................... Head Start Teacher Child Rating .................................................................... Head Start Program Director Interview ........................................................... Head Start Center Director Interview .............................................................. Head Start Education Coordinator Interview ................................................... Kindergarten Parent Interview ......................................................................... Kindergarten Child Assessment ...................................................................... Kindergarten Teacher Questionnaire and Child Rating .................................. 2,589 2,589 300 300 20 40 40 771 771 643 1 1 1 8.6 1 1 1 1 1 1.2 0.83 0.75 0.83 0.25 0.25 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.50 2,149 1,942 249 645 5 30 30 578 578 386 Estimated Total Burden Hours ................................................................. ........................ ........................ ........................ 6,592 Instrument In compliance with the requirements of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for Children and Familiesis 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 Planning, Research and Evaluation, 370L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. E-mail address: OPREinfocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All requests shouldbe 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 clarityof 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: November 28, 2008. Steven M. Hanmer, OPRE Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–28655 Filed 12–3–08; 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 Project Title: Building Strong Families (BSF) Demonstration and Evaluation—Impact Study Second Follow-up. OMB No.: 0970–0304. Description: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), anticipates continuing data collection for the 15-month follow- Average burden hour per response Estimated annual burden hours up surveys of the Building Strong Families (BSF) Demonstration and Evaluation. Data collection will continue for an additional 6 months beyond the current date of expiration (July 31, 2009). This data collection is a part of the BSF evaluation, which is an important opportunity to learn if well-designed interventions can help low-income couples develop the knowledge and relationship skills that research has shown are associated with healthy marriages. The BSF evaluation uses an experimental design that randomly assigns couples who volunteer to participate in BSF programs to a program or control group. Materials for the original 15-month data collection effort, previously submitted to OMB, covered impact and implementation data collections. Data collection for the impact study is complete. ACF anticipates collecting data for an additional 6 months in order to complete data collection for the entire sample of participants. Respondents: Couples enrolled in the BSF evaluation, including program and control groups. ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES Annual number of respondents Instrument mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 15-month telephone survey (female partner) .................................................. 15-month telephone survey (male partner) ..................................................... In compliance with the requirements of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 17:56 Dec 03, 2008 Average burden hours per response Estimated annual burden hours Jkt 217001 1,434 1,434 1 1 .91 .83 1,305 1,190 ........................ Total Burden Hours VerDate Aug<31>2005 Number of responses per respondent ........................ ........................ 2,495 Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for Children and PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Families is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the E:\FR\FM\04DEN1.SGM 04DEN1 73936 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 234 / Thursday, December 4, 2008 / Notices 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 Planning, Research and Evaluation, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: OPRE Reports Clearance Officer. E-mail address: OPREinfocollection@acfjov. 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: November 28, 2008. Steven M. Hanmer, OPRE Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–28656 Filed 12–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OMB No.: 0970–0209. Description: The purpose of the Intergovernmental Referral Guide (IRG) project is to provide States, Foreign Nations and Tribes with an effective and efficient way of viewing and updating their profiles with child support enforcement policies and procedures, and their address and location code information by consolidating data available through numerous discrete sources into a centralized, automated repository. Respondents: State IV–D Child Support Programs, Foreign Nation Child Support Programs and Tribes. Administration for Children and Families Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Title: Interstate Referral Guide (IRG). ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES Number of respondents Instrument mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES IRG State User Guide (Foreign Nations ) ....................................................... IRG Tribal User Guide ..................................................................................... IRG State User Guide (States and Territories) ............................................... Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 533.80. 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, Fax: 202–395–6974, Attn: Desk Officer for the Administration for Children and Families. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:35 Dec 03, 2008 Jkt 217001 23 44 54 Dated: December 1, 2008. Janean Chambers, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–28728 Filed 12–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2008–N–0454] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Food Contact Substances Notification System AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Fax written comments on the collection of information by January 5, 2009. PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Number of responses per respondent 2 18 18 Average burden hours per response 0.10 0.30 0.30 Total burden hours 4.60 237.60 291.60 To ensure that comments on the information collection are received, OMB recommends that written comments be faxed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, FAX: 202–395–6974, or e-mailed to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. All comments should be identified with the OMB control number 0910–0495. Also include the FDA docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonna Capezzuto, Office of Information Management (HFA–710), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301–796–3794. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for review and clearance. Food Contact Substances Notification System—(OMB Control Number 0910– 0495—Extension) Section 409(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) (21 U.S.C. 348(h)) establishes a premarket notification process for food contact substances. Section 409(h)(6) of the act E:\FR\FM\04DEN1.SGM 04DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 234 (Thursday, December 4, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73935-73936]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-28656]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families


Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

Proposed Project

    Title: Building Strong Families (BSF) Demonstration and 
Evaluation--Impact Study Second Follow-up.
    OMB No.: 0970-0304.
    Description: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), anticipates 
continuing data collection for the 15-month follow-up surveys of the 
Building Strong Families (BSF) Demonstration and Evaluation. Data 
collection will continue for an additional 6 months beyond the current 
date of expiration (July 31, 2009).
    This data collection is a part of the BSF evaluation, which is an 
important opportunity to learn if well-designed interventions can help 
low-income couples develop the knowledge and relationship skills that 
research has shown are associated with healthy marriages. The BSF 
evaluation uses an experimental design that randomly assigns couples 
who volunteer to participate in BSF programs to a program or control 
group.
    Materials for the original 15-month data collection effort, 
previously submitted to OMB, covered impact and implementation data 
collections. Data collection for the impact study is complete. ACF 
anticipates collecting data for an additional 6 months in order to 
complete data collection for the entire sample of participants.
    Respondents: Couples enrolled in the BSF evaluation, including 
program and control groups.

                                             Annual Burden Estimates
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                                                                     Number of    Average burden     Estimated
                   Instrument                     Annual  number   responses per     hours per     annual burden
                                                  of respondents    respondent       response          hours
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15-month telephone survey (female partner)......           1,434               1             .91           1,305
15-month telephone survey (male partner)........           1,434               1             .83           1,190
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    Total Burden Hours                            ..............  ..............  ..............           2,495
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    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

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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 
Planning, Research and Evaluation, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., 
Washington, DC 20447, Attn: OPRE Reports Clearance Officer. E-mail 
address: OPREinfocollection@acfjov. 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: November 28, 2008.
Steven M. Hanmer,
OPRE Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-28656 Filed 12-3-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4184-01-M
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