Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority; Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, 47077-47078 [2012-19019]

Download as PDF 47077 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 152 / Tuesday, August 7, 2012 / Notices participating in the training? Cross-site evaluation data will be collected on an annual basis throughout the five-year funding period. Pre-test and follow-up versions of the survey are expected to require approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Estimated response time for the follow-up survey includes time for respondents to access the web-based survey, complete the survey online, and electronically submit the survey. Respondents will not need to implement a recordkeeping system or compile source data in order to complete the survey. Where possible, fields in the follow-up version of the survey will be pre-filled with static data from the respondents pre-test (e.g., demographics, agency type) in order to further expedite completion of the survey and minimize respondent burden. Respondents: Infant Adoption Awareness Program Trainees. 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This notice establishes the Division of Family Strengthening within OPRE. It realigns research and evaluation functions among the three divisions of OPRE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Naomi Goldstein, Director, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, 901 D Street SW., Washington, DC 20447, (202) 401–9220. This notice amends Part K of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) as follows: Chapter KM, as last amended, 75 FR 42760–42762, July 22, 2010. I. Under Chapter KM, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, delete KM.00 Mission in its entirety and replace with the following: KM.00 Mission. The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) is the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of programs designed to make measurable improvements in the economic and social well-being of children and families. OPRE provides guidance, analysis, technical assistance, and oversight to ACF programs and across programs in the agency on: strategic planning aimed at measurable results; performance measurement; research and evaluation methodologies; demonstration testing and model development; statistical, policy and program analysis; synthesis and dissemination of research and demonstration findings; and application of emerging technologies to improve the effectiveness of programs and service SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Number of responses per respondent 1 1 Average burden hours per response 0.15 0.10 Total burden hours 180 120 delivery. OPRE, through the Division of Economic Independence, the Division of Child and Family Development, and the Division of Family Strengthening, oversees and manages the research programs under sections 413, 429, 511, 1110, and 2008 of the Social Security Act and section 649 of the Head Start Act, as well as other research authorized by Congress and related to ACF programs and the populations they serve. Activities of OPRE include: Priority setting and analysis; managing and coordinating major cross-cutting, leading-edge studies and special initiatives; and collaborating with states, communities, foundations, professional organizations and others to promote the development of children, familyfocused services, parental responsibility, employment, and economic independence. OPRE also provides coordination and leadership in implementing the Government Performance and Results Act Modernization Act (GPRAMA). II. Under Chapter KM, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, delete KM.10 Organization in its entirety and replace with the following: KM.10 Organization. OPRE is headed by a Director, who reports to the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. The Office is organized as follows: Office of the Director (KMA) Division of Economic Independence (KMB) Division of Child and Family Development (KMC) Division of Family Strengthening (KMD) III. Under Chapter KM, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, delete KM.20, Functions, Paragraph C in its entirety and replace with the following: C. The Division of Child and Family Development, in cooperation with ACF programs and others, works with Federal counterparts, States, community E:\FR\FM\07AUN1.SGM 07AUN1 47078 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 152 / Tuesday, August 7, 2012 / Notices agencies, and the private sector to: Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of programs; and foster sound growth and development of children and their families. The Division provides guidance, analysis, technical assistance and oversight in ACF on: strategic planning and performance measurement for all ACF programs, including child and family development; statistical, policy and program analysis; surveys, research and evaluation methodologies; demonstration testing and model development; synthesis and dissemination of research and demonstration findings; and application of emerging technologies to improve the effectiveness of programs and service delivery. The Division conducts, manages, and coordinates major cross-program, leading-edge research, demonstration, and evaluation studies; develops policyrelevant research priorities; and manages and conducts statistical, policy, and program analyses related to children and families. Division staff also provides consultation, coordination, direction and support for research activities related to children and families across ACF programs. IV. Under Chapter KM, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, add KM.20 Functions, Paragraph D as follows: D. The Division of Family Strengthening, in cooperation with ACF programs and others, works with Federal counterparts, States, community agencies, and the private sector to: Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of programs; assure the protection of children, youth, and other vulnerable populations; strengthen families; and foster sound growth and development of children, youth and their families. The Division provides guidance, analysis, technical assistance and oversight in ACF on: child, youth and family development; child safety; statistical, policy and program analysis; surveys, research and evaluation methodologies; demonstration testing and model development; synthesis and dissemination of research and demonstration findings; and application of emerging technologies to improve the effectiveness of programs and service delivery. The Division conducts, manages, and coordinates major cross-program, leading-edge research, demonstration, and evaluation studies; develops policyrelevant research priorities; and manages and conducts statistical, policy, and program analyses related to strengthening families. Division staff also provides consultation, coordination, direction and support for research activities related to strengthening families across ACF programs. Dated: July 10, 2012. George H. Sheldon, Acting Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. [FR Doc. 2012–19019 Filed 8–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–79–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2012–N–0001] 2012 Parenteral Drug Association/Food and Drug Administration Joint Regulatory Conference; Compliance Through Quality Systems: Implementing and Advancing a Sustainable Global Quality Culture AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice of public conference. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in cosponsorship with Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), is announcing a public conference entitled ‘‘Compliance Through Quality Systems: Implementing and Advancing a Sustainable Global Quality Culture.’’ The conference will cover current issues affecting the industry as well as explore strategies and approaches for ensuring conformance with regulations to facilitate the development and continuous improvement of safe and effective medical products. The conference establishes a unique forum to discuss the foundations, emerging SUMMARY: technologies and innovations in regulatory science, as well as the current quality and compliance areas of concerns. Meeting participants will hear from FDA and industry speakers about the requirements and best practices to consider while implementing robust quality systems in order to deliver the best quality product. Date and Time: The public conference will be held on September 10, 2012, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; September 11, 2012, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.; and September 12, 2012, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Location: The public conference will be held at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna St., Baltimore, MD 21202, 410–385–3000, Fax: 410–895–1900. Contact: Wanda Neal, Parenteral Drug Association, PDA Global Headquarters, Bethesda Towers, 4350 East West Hwy., Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301– 656–5900, ext. 111, Fax: 301–986–1093, email: info@pda.org. Accommodations: Attendees are responsible for their own accommodations. To make reservations at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel at the reduced conference rate, contact the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel (see Location)—cite the meeting code ‘‘PDA.’’ Room rates are: Single: $229, plus 15.5 percent state and local taxes and Double: $229, plus 15.5 percent state and local taxes. Reservations can be made on a space and rate availability basis. Registration: Attendees are encouraged to register at their earliest convenience. The PDA registration fees cover the cost of facilities, materials, and refreshments. Seats are limited; please submit your registration as soon as possible. Conference space will be filled in order of receipt of registration. Those accepted for the conference will receive confirmation. Registration will close after the conference is filled. Onsite registration will be available on a space available basis on each day of the public conference beginning at 7 a.m. on September 10, 2012. The cost of registration is as follows: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES TABLE 1—COST OF REGISTRATION Through August 10, 2012 Affiliation Member ........................................................................................................................................................ Nonmember ................................................................................................................................................. Government/Health Authority Member ........................................................................................................ Government/Health Authority Nonmember 1 ............................................................................................... 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 152 (Tuesday, August 7, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47077-47078]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-19019]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families


Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of 
Authority; Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation

AGENCY: Administration for Children and Families, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Statement of Organizations, Functions, and Delegations of 
Authority The Administration for Children and Families has realigned 
the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE). This notice 
establishes the Division of Family Strengthening within OPRE. It 
realigns research and evaluation functions among the three divisions of 
OPRE.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Naomi Goldstein, Director, Office of 
Planning, Research and Evaluation, 901 D Street SW., Washington, DC 
20447, (202) 401-9220. This notice amends Part K of the Statement of 
Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department 
of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration for Children and 
Families (ACF) as follows: Chapter KM, as last amended, 75 FR 42760-
42762, July 22, 2010.
    I. Under Chapter KM, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, 
delete KM.00 Mission in its entirety and replace with the following:
    KM.00 Mission. The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation 
(OPRE) is the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Children 
and Families on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of programs 
designed to make measurable improvements in the economic and social 
well-being of children and families.
    OPRE provides guidance, analysis, technical assistance, and 
oversight to ACF programs and across programs in the agency on: 
strategic planning aimed at measurable results; performance 
measurement; research and evaluation methodologies; demonstration 
testing and model development; statistical, policy and program 
analysis; synthesis and dissemination of research and demonstration 
findings; and application of emerging technologies to improve the 
effectiveness of programs and service delivery. OPRE, through the 
Division of Economic Independence, the Division of Child and Family 
Development, and the Division of Family Strengthening, oversees and 
manages the research programs under sections 413, 429, 511, 1110, and 
2008 of the Social Security Act and section 649 of the Head Start Act, 
as well as other research authorized by Congress and related to ACF 
programs and the populations they serve. Activities of OPRE include: 
Priority setting and analysis; managing and coordinating major cross-
cutting, leading-edge studies and special initiatives; and 
collaborating with states, communities, foundations, professional 
organizations and others to promote the development of children, 
family-focused services, parental responsibility, employment, and 
economic independence. OPRE also provides coordination and leadership 
in implementing the Government Performance and Results Act 
Modernization Act (GPRAMA).
    II. Under Chapter KM, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, 
delete KM.10 Organization in its entirety and replace with the 
following:
    KM.10 Organization. OPRE is headed by a Director, who reports to 
the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families. The Office is 
organized as follows:

Office of the Director (KMA)
Division of Economic Independence (KMB)
Division of Child and Family Development (KMC)
Division of Family Strengthening (KMD)

    III. Under Chapter KM, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, 
delete KM.20, Functions, Paragraph C in its entirety and replace with 
the following:
    C. The Division of Child and Family Development, in cooperation 
with ACF programs and others, works with Federal counterparts, States, 
community

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agencies, and the private sector to: Improve the effectiveness and 
efficiency of programs; and foster sound growth and development of 
children and their families.
    The Division provides guidance, analysis, technical assistance and 
oversight in ACF on: strategic planning and performance measurement for 
all ACF programs, including child and family development; statistical, 
policy and program analysis; surveys, research and evaluation 
methodologies; demonstration testing and model development; synthesis 
and dissemination of research and demonstration findings; and 
application of emerging technologies to improve the effectiveness of 
programs and service delivery.
    The Division conducts, manages, and coordinates major cross-
program, leading-edge research, demonstration, and evaluation studies; 
develops policy-relevant research priorities; and manages and conducts 
statistical, policy, and program analyses related to children and 
families. Division staff also provides consultation, coordination, 
direction and support for research activities related to children and 
families across ACF programs.
    IV. Under Chapter KM, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, 
add KM.20 Functions, Paragraph D as follows:
    D. The Division of Family Strengthening, in cooperation with ACF 
programs and others, works with Federal counterparts, States, community 
agencies, and the private sector to: Improve the effectiveness and 
efficiency of programs; assure the protection of children, youth, and 
other vulnerable populations; strengthen families; and foster sound 
growth and development of children, youth and their families.
    The Division provides guidance, analysis, technical assistance and 
oversight in ACF on: child, youth and family development; child safety; 
statistical, policy and program analysis; surveys, research and 
evaluation methodologies; demonstration testing and model development; 
synthesis and dissemination of research and demonstration findings; and 
application of emerging technologies to improve the effectiveness of 
programs and service delivery.
    The Division conducts, manages, and coordinates major cross-
program, leading-edge research, demonstration, and evaluation studies; 
develops policy-relevant research priorities; and manages and conducts 
statistical, policy, and program analyses related to strengthening 
families. Division staff also provides consultation, coordination, 
direction and support for research activities related to strengthening 
families across ACF programs.

     Dated: July 10, 2012.
George H. Sheldon,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Children and Families.
[FR Doc. 2012-19019 Filed 8-6-12; 8:45 am]
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