Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request, 78408-78409 [2014-30340]

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Lineback, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2014–30339 Filed 12–29–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. Sec. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning its proposed Senior Corps Foster Grand Parent pilot case study instrument. The study involves interviews and focus groups with FGP grantees, volunteers and stakeholder’s to better understand their experiences implementing evidence based education models. The information will allow CNCS Senior Corps administrators to understand these processes as it considers broadening the use of evidence based national education models. Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the addresses section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the ADDRESSES section by March 2, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection activity, by any of the following methods: (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community Service, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Senior Corps Program; Attention Anthony Nerino, Research Associate, Office #10913A; 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20525. (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the CNCS mailroom at Room 6010 at the mail address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. (3) Electronically through the Corporation’s email system to anerino@ cns.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call 1–800–833–3722 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Nerino, (202–606–3913), or by email at anerino@cns.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CNCS is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of CNCS, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are expected to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses). Background CNCS has contracted with ICF international to implement case studies of selected FGP grantees that are implementing two similar national education models in various service sites. The case study instrument will involve interviews and focus groups with current and former FGP project administrators, staff including site supervisors and volunteer coordinators and volunteers at two sites implementing each of two different models—Jumpstart and Reading Partners. The information is designed to allow CNCS Senior Corps administrators to understand the process and experiences of grantees as they implement national education models including member E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1 78409 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 249 / Tuesday, December 30, 2014 / Notices and beneficiary recruitment, member training, program structure and processes, program modifications specific to FGP, scope and reach of the various projects, and observed outcomes for members and beneficiaries. Potential sites for inclusion in the study have been drawn from existing and former grantees implementing two national models, Jumpstart and Reading Partners. Interview and focus group data will be collected via taped and written responses to telephone conversations. Data analysis will focus on identifying and understanding factors associated the process (opportunity costs, benefits, obstacles and preparation) related to the decision to use a model approach to tutoring and educational interventions. Current Action: CNCS seeks public comment on a new data collection instrument developed for this project. The case study interview and focus group data collection instrument is being designed by the contractor for this project. Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Foster Grandparent Case Study. OMB Number: None. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Selected FGP grantees. Total Respondents: Interviews 80— Focus Group Participants 60. Frequency: One time. Average Time Per Response: 60 to 90 minutes. Respondent category Number Focus Group Participants ........................................................................................................................ Interview Participants ............................................................................................................................... Estimated Total Burden Hours: 170. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: December 19, 2014. Mary Hyde, Office of Research and Evaluation. [FR Doc. 2014–30340 Filed 12–29–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–28–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2014–HA–0161] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, DoD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited 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 information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:42 Dec 29, 2014 Jkt 235001 clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by March 2, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive, East Tower, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. Any associated form(s) for this collection may be located within this same electronic docket and downloaded for review/testing. Follow the instructions at https:// www.regulations.gov for submitting comments. Please submit comments on any given form identified by docket number, form number, and title. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Communications Division, ATTN: Lennya Bonivento, PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60 80 Time (minutes) 90 60 Total hours 90 80 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, VA 22042–5101, or call DHA Communications Division, at 703– 681–1770. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Assistance Reporting Tool (ART), OMB Control Number 0720– TBD. Needs and Uses: The ART is a secure web-based system that captures feedback on and authorization related to TRICARE benefits. Users are comprised of Military Health System (MHS) customer service personnel, to include Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators, Debt Collection Assistance Officers, personnel, family support, recruiting command, case managers, and others who serve in a customer service support role. The ART is also the primary means by which DHA-Great Lakes staff capture medical authorization determinations and claims assistance information for remotely located service members, line of duty care, and for care under the Transitional Care for Service-related Conditions benefit. ART data reflects the customer service mission within the MHS: It helps customer service staff users prioritize and manage their case workload; it allows users to track beneficiary inquiry workload and resolution, of which a major component is educating beneficiaries on their TRICARE benefits. Personal health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII) entered into the system is received from individuals via a verbal or written exchange and is only collected to facilitate beneficiary case resolution. Authorized users may use the PII/PHI to obtain and verify TRICARE eligibility, treatment, payment, and other healthcare operations information for a E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 249 (Tuesday, December 30, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78408-78409]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-30340]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as 
part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the 
general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance 
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. Sec. 
3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be 
provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial 
resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, 
and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly 
assessed.
    Currently, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning its proposed 
Senior Corps Foster Grand Parent pilot case study instrument. The study 
involves interviews and focus groups with FGP grantees, volunteers and 
stakeholder's to better understand their experiences implementing 
evidence based education models. The information will allow CNCS Senior 
Corps administrators to understand these processes as it considers 
broadening the use of evidence based national education models.
    Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by 
contacting the office listed in the addresses section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office 
listed in the ADDRESSES section by March 2, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, by any of the following methods:
    (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community 
Service, Senior Corps Program; Attention Anthony Nerino, Research 
Associate, Office #10913A; 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20525.
    (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the CNCS mailroom at Room 
6010 at the mail address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9:00 
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.
    (3) Electronically through the Corporation's email system to 
anerino@cns.gov.
    Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-
TDD) may call 1-800-833-3722 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern 
Time, Monday through Friday.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Nerino, (202-606-3913), or by 
email at anerino@cns.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    CNCS is particularly interested in comments that:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of CNCS, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are expected to respond, including the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting 
electronic submissions of responses).

Background

    CNCS has contracted with ICF international to implement case 
studies of selected FGP grantees that are implementing two similar 
national education models in various service sites. The case study 
instrument will involve interviews and focus groups with current and 
former FGP project administrators, staff including site supervisors and 
volunteer coordinators and volunteers at two sites implementing each of 
two different models--Jumpstart and Reading Partners.
    The information is designed to allow CNCS Senior Corps 
administrators to understand the process and experiences of grantees as 
they implement national education models including member

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and beneficiary recruitment, member training, program structure and 
processes, program modifications specific to FGP, scope and reach of 
the various projects, and observed outcomes for members and 
beneficiaries.
    Potential sites for inclusion in the study have been drawn from 
existing and former grantees implementing two national models, 
Jumpstart and Reading Partners.
    Interview and focus group data will be collected via taped and 
written responses to telephone conversations.
    Data analysis will focus on identifying and understanding factors 
associated the process (opportunity costs, benefits, obstacles and 
preparation) related to the decision to use a model approach to 
tutoring and educational interventions.
    Current Action:
    CNCS seeks public comment on a new data collection instrument 
developed for this project. The case study interview and focus group 
data collection instrument is being designed by the contractor for this 
project.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Foster Grandparent Case Study.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: Selected FGP grantees.
    Total Respondents: Interviews 80--Focus Group Participants 60.
    Frequency: One time.
    Average Time Per Response: 60 to 90 minutes.

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                                                    Time
       Respondent category            Number     (minutes)   Total hours
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Focus Group Participants.........           60           90           90
Interview Participants...........           80           60           80
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    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 170.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated: December 19, 2014.
Mary Hyde,
Office of Research and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2014-30340 Filed 12-29-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6050-28-P
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