Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 64520-64521 [2013-25563]

Download as PDF 64520 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 209 / Tuesday, October 29, 2013 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Dated: September 30, 2013. Francis S. Collins, Director. National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Health [FR Doc. 2013–25432 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] Center for Scientific Review; Amended Notice of Meeting Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority BILLING CODE 4140–01–P Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, October 4, 2013, 12:00 p.m. to October 4, 2013, 5:00 p.m., National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20892 which was published in the Federal Register on September 10, 2013, 78 FR 55269. The meeting will be held on November 26, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The meeting location remains the same. The meeting is closed to the public. 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The meeting will be held at the National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, on November 5, 2013, starting at 08:00 a.m. and ending at 07:00 p.m. The meeting is closed to the public. Dated: October 23, 2013. David Clary, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–25491 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:15 Oct 28, 2013 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 concerning opportunity for public comment on proposed collections of information, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the information collection plans, call the SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 276– 1243. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collections of information are 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) ways to enhance 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. Proposed Project: Voluntary Customer Satisfaction Surveys To Implement Executive Order 12862 in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)—(OMB No. 0930–0197)—Extension Executive Order 12862 directs agencies that ‘‘provide significant services directly to the public’’ to ‘‘survey customers to determine the kind and quality of services they want and their level of satisfaction with existing services.’’ SAMHSA provides significant services directly to the public, including treatment providers and State substance abuse and mental health agencies, through a range of mechanisms, including publications, training, meetings, technical assistance and Web sites. Many of these services are focused on information E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 64521 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 209 / Tuesday, October 29, 2013 / Notices dissemination activities. The purpose of this submission is to extend the existing generic approval for such surveys. The primary use for information gathered is to identify strengths and weaknesses in current service provisions by SAMHSA and to make improvements that are practical and and redirect resources and efforts to improve or maintain a high quality of service to health care providers and members of the public. Focus groups may be used to develop the survey questionnaire in some instances. The estimated annual hour burden is as follows: feasible. Several of the customer satisfaction surveys expected to be implemented under this approval will provide data for measurement of program effectiveness under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Information from these customer surveys will be used to plan Number of respondents Type of data collection Responses/ respondent Hours/ response Total hours Focus groups ................................................................................................. Self-administered, mail, telephone and e-mail surveys ................................. 250 89,750 1 1 2.50 .250 625 22,438 Total ........................................................................................................ 90,000 ........................ .......................... 23,063 Send comments to Summer King, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, Room 2–1057, One Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857 or email her a copy at summer.king@samhsa.hhs.gov. Written comments should be received by December 30, 2013. Summer King, Statistician. [FR Doc. 2013–25563 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4162–20–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2013–0002] Final Flood Hazard Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Final Notice. AGENCY: Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. SUMMARY: The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, the FIRM and FIS report are used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for buildings and the contents of those buildings. DATES: The effective date of November 20, 2013 which has been established for the FIRM and, where applicable, the supporting FIS report showing the new or modified flood hazard information for each community. ADDRESSES: The FIRM, and if applicable, the FIS report containing the final flood hazard information for each community is available for inspection at the respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables below and will be available online through the FEMA Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov by the effective date indicated above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–4064, or (email) Community Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov; or visit the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) online at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_ main.html. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below for the new or modified flood hazard information for each community listed. Notification of these changes has been published in newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have elapsed since that publication. The Deputy Associate Adminstrator for Mitigation has resolved any appeals resulting from this notification. This final notice is issued in accordance with section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR part 67. FEMA has developed criteria for floodplain management in floodprone areas in accordance with 44 CFR part 60. Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to review the new or revised FIRM and FIS report available at the address cited below for each community or online through the FEMA Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov. The flood hazard determinations are made final in the watersheds and/or communities listed in the table below. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Community map repository address mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES City and County of Denver, Colorado Docket No.: FEMA–B–1266 City and County of Denver ....................................................................... Department of Public Works, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80202. Lander County, Nevada (All Jurisdictions) Docket No.: FEMA–B–1265 Unincorporated Areas of Lander County ................................................. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:15 Oct 28, 2013 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Lander County Planning Department, 825 North Second Street, Battle Mountain, NV 89820. Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 29, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64520-64521]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25563]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

    In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 concerning opportunity for public comment on proposed 
collections of information, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health 
Services Administration (SAMHSA) will publish periodic summaries of 
proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects 
or to obtain a copy of the information collection plans, call the 
SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer on (240) 276-1243.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collections of 
information are 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) ways to enhance 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.

Proposed Project: Voluntary Customer Satisfaction Surveys To Implement 
Executive Order 12862 in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 
Administration (SAMHSA)--(OMB No. 0930-0197)--Extension

    Executive Order 12862 directs agencies that ``provide significant 
services directly to the public'' to ``survey customers to determine 
the kind and quality of services they want and their level of 
satisfaction with existing services.'' SAMHSA provides significant 
services directly to the public, including treatment providers and 
State substance abuse and mental health agencies, through a range of 
mechanisms, including publications, training, meetings, technical 
assistance and Web sites. Many of these services are focused on 
information

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dissemination activities. The purpose of this submission is to extend 
the existing generic approval for such surveys.
    The primary use for information gathered is to identify strengths 
and weaknesses in current service provisions by SAMHSA and to make 
improvements that are practical and feasible. Several of the customer 
satisfaction surveys expected to be implemented under this approval 
will provide data for measurement of program effectiveness under the 
Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Information from these 
customer surveys will be used to plan and redirect resources and 
efforts to improve or maintain a high quality of service to health care 
providers and members of the public. Focus groups may be used to 
develop the survey questionnaire in some instances.
    The estimated annual hour burden is as follows:

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                                                     Number of      Responses/        Hours/
             Type of data collection                respondents     respondent       response       Total hours
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Focus groups....................................             250               1           2.50              625
Self-administered, mail, telephone and e-mail             89,750               1            .250          22,438
 surveys........................................
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    Total.......................................          90,000  ..............  ..............          23,063
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    Send comments to Summer King, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, 
Room 2-1057, One Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857 or email her a 
copy at summer.king@samhsa.hhs.gov. Written comments should be received 
by December 30, 2013.

Summer King,
Statistician.
[FR Doc. 2013-25563 Filed 10-28-13; 8:45 am]
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