Revision of Agency Information Collection for Reporting Systems for Public Law 102-477 Demonstration Project, 73898-73899 [2014-29208]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
• Bureau of Indian Affairs

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 239 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73898-73899]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-29208]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

[DR.5B814.IA001213]


Revision of Agency Information Collection for Reporting Systems 
for Public Law 102-477 Demonstration Project

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of submission to OMB.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs (AS-IA) published a notice 
announcing the submission of the revised information collection titled 
``Reporting Systems for Public Law 102-477'' to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. In response, the AS-IA 
received several requests to extend the comment period to allow 
additional time for tribes to review and comment on the revised forms 
and related materials; therefore, we are providing a new 30-day comment 
period.

DATES: Submit comments on or before January 12, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to the 
Desk Officer for the Department of the

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Interior at the Office of Management and Budget, by facsimile to (202) 
395-5806 or you may send an email to: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov. 
Please send a copy of your comments to: Mr. Jack Stevens, Division 
Chief, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, Assistant 
Secretary--Indian Affairs, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., MS-20 SIB, 
Washington, DC 20240; facsimile: (202) 208-4564; email: 
Jack.Stevens@bia.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jack Stevens, (202) 208-6764. You 
may review the information collection request online at https://www.reginfo.gov under ``Information Collection Review.'' Follow the 
instructions to review Department of the Interior collections under 
``Currently under Review'' by OMB.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    On September 26, 2014, we published a notice in the Federal 
Register (79 FR 57969) announcing the submission of the revised 
information collection conducted under OMB Control Number 1076-0135, 
Reporting Systems for Public Law 102-477 Demonstration Project. In 
response to the notice, we received requests to extend the comment 
period to allow additional time for tribes to review and comment on the 
revised forms and related materials. All the related forms and 
documents to this revision are available for review under the following 
Web site at https://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/AS-IA/ORM/477Forms/index.htm.
    There are currently four information collections associated with 
this OMB Control Number: IA 7701--Narrative Report; IA 7702--
Statistical Report; IA 7703--Financial Report; and IA 7703A--Tribal 
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Financial Report. These 
forms are included in this request and will continue to be authorized 
for use until 2017.
    The revision reduces the number of forms to two: Statistical Report 
and Financial Expenditure Report. The previous TANF Financial Report 
and Financial Report have been combined to create the Financial 
Expenditure Report, allowing tribes to complete and submit the 
information on one form. Revisions were made to the Narrative Report 
and Statistical Report to provide clear instructions and guidance. In 
addition, a new guidance document, ``Function Cost Categories,'' has 
been added for reference.
    The new reporting forms (Version 2) will replace the currently 
approved forms (Version 1) after 2017. To the extent possible, tribes 
should begin using the new reporting forms (Version 2) as they enter 
new contracts, but in no case later than the 2017 expiration date. 
Until then, the BIA will continue to accept either version of the forms 
to ensure a smooth transition in reporting and to allow time for 
training and technical assistance.

II. Request for Comments

    The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs requests your comments on 
this collection concerning: (a) The necessity of this information 
collection for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (hours and cost) of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (c) Ways we could enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways we could 
minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the 
respondents.
    Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and an 
individual need not respond to, a collection of information unless it 
has a valid OMB Control Number.
    It is our policy to make all comments available to the public for 
review at the location listed in the ADDRESSES section. Before 
including your address, phone number, email address or other personal 
identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your 
entire comment--including your personal identifying information--may be 
made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your 
comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public 
review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 1076-0135.
    Title: Reporting System for Public Law 102-477 Demonstration 
Project.
    Brief Description of Collection: Public Law 102-477 authorized 
tribal governments to integrate federally-funded employment, training 
and related services programs into a single, coordinated, comprehensive 
delivery plan. Interior has made available a single universal format 
for Statistical Reports for tribal governments to report on integrated 
activities undertaken within their projects, and a single universal 
format for Financial Reports for tribal governments to report on all 
project expenditures. Respondents that participate in Temporary 
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) must provide additional 
information on these forms.
    Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Indian tribes participating in Public Law 102-477.
    Number of Respondents: 64 on average.
    Frequency of Response: Each respondent must supply the information 
for the Financial Status Report and Public Law 102-477 Demonstration 
Project Statistical Report once per year.
    Estimated Time per Response: Ranges from 2 to 40 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 4,730 hours.

    Dated: December 9, 2014.
Elizabeth K. Appel,
Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action--Indian 
Affairs.
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